Sermons on Basket Case:

Trust God And Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016

often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

A big question is “What in the world is God doing?” Making a case for the Church.

About 20 years ago, I was finishing a graduate degree. An organization in Orlando wanted me to come and work for them. Lots of perks. A new car – a demo – every six months. Some free medical care. Lots of travel. Close to my mom and dad. But I read a verse that said that Jesus loved the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You In The Schooling Process

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2002

We walk with Moses and show God had a plan, thus God has a plan and purpose for us.

Where are you in the schooling process? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today I ponder school and learning. Where are you in the schooling process? I think it is possible to go to school and not learn the lessons intended? The size of a person is determined by the depth of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

We should not be moved by what we see or what we feel, but rather by the God who we know, love, and serve!

INTRO: 1. Satan is the master illusionist! · Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! · Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. · They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34, Genesis 37:31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church At Ephesus

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

Comparing this church to the churches of today.

“THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS” Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Revelation shares with us 7 letters to 7 churches. Let’s look at the Church of Ephesus in light of our text. This was the most desirable of all the churches in the Church Age. It was a loving church; built and grounded on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Zechariah's Seventh Vision: Wickedness Removed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2022

This vision of a woman in a basket constitutes a promise from God to His people to remove wickedness from their midst. The previous vision (#6) was about removing individual rebels. This vision is the removal of the wicked system energizing sin.

Today we come to one of the strangest passages in Scripture. It is recorded in Zechariah 5:5-11. Here Zechariah sees a vision of a basket, a woman in the basket, and two women with wings carrying the basket to Babylon. What does the basket represent? What about the woman in the basket? Are the two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11, 1 Kings 21:25-26, Isaiah 6:2, Genesis 11:1-9, 1 John 5:19, 1 John 2:15-16, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:1-4, Psalm 37:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2014

What was the reason for Samson's downfall? What caused him to loos the anointing on his life? Can the same happen to us, today?

Sermon Outline Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Laus Deo Minsitries Int. Title: How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman Intro: Who, lately, has been to the airport and asked the person in charge of the apron, where the airplanes are parked, if they may please help out and move ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crushed Hope? Vs Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2022

We need to discern in these perilous days the need of HOPE GIVERS. We don't need headshrinkers, we need HOPE GIVERS!

CRUSHED HOPE VS. BE A HOPE GIVER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube: Wade Hughes) FREE CHEESE? I have a box. I have a cheese cube. I eat one out of the box. I say it is delicious. I ask if there are others that like cheese. I have in the box and a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 24:10, Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ripe Summer Fruit

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2012

A sermon on Amos 8:1-6 (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon, A Basket of Summer Fruit, on the same text: http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0343.htm)

HoHum: Watermelon, peaches, grapes, cantaloupes, homegrown tomatoes. Summer fruit right off field! One time working on a farm, far away from water, just break open a watermelon... so good! Got a sandwich from Subway, leave off tomatoes, put homegrown on sandwich, star of meal! WBTU: Residents of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barriers To Planting And Growing Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Barriers to planting and Growing Churches in cross-cultural communities with 38 case studies

BARRIERS AND BRIDGES FOR PLANTING AND GROWING CHURCHES Barriers 1. Tribal, Religious, Ethnic Prejudices 2. Other Political, Religious, or Ancestral Allegiances 3. Differences in world view a. (Experiences, Realities, and Nature of God and His creation. b. Truth (Its nature, origin, and its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Plant And Grow Village Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism

Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to describe four ways to plant a church in a village setting. 2. The students will be able to explain how Malam Maudi overcame the forces of evil in village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of God Is Sufficient

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sinners Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist