Sermons on Basket Case:

Asa's 50-Word Prayer

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

Asa's one verse prayer consisting of 50 words teaches us valuable lessons about proper prayer.

“Asa’s 50-Word Prayer” 2 Chronicles 14:2-12 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - 2 Chron. 14:2-12 B. When we are overwhelmed by circumstances, and there seems no way out, what should we do? C. In our text we learn about “Asa’s Prayer” during just such a time. D. Asa was the 3rd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2-12, 2 Chronicles 16:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lou Costello: Series

Contributed by Al Schifano on Oct 5, 2002

Understanding the essence of the mystery of the Trinity even though we cannot understand the mystery.

“Who’s on First?” Trinity Sunday By Al Schifano – May 2002 How many times have you had something happen to you, when you simply laughed and said: “God really has a sense of humor.” I think we have all had that experience many times. I am convinced that God must have a wonderful sense of humor. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

A Time Of Harvest

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

What's On The Inside?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Man is in desperate need of a heart transplant.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. What’s on the Inside? Ezekiel 36:25-27 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtroom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Service John 18:1- 19:41 The Courtroom Grace and Peace to your from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus who is the Christ. Amen I would like you to imagine that you are in a courtroom. In this courtroom there is the prosecuting attorney seated behind a table, the defense attorney seated ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprising Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

We think of God’s grace as the forgiveness of our sins, but it is far more than that. David experienced the full gamut of the grace of God in response to his sin.

Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Intro: When we think of the word “grace”, the vast majority of believers focus on the forgiveness of our sins. Il) “Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sins.” “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.” Etc. 1. great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by David Azbell on Feb 19, 2005

A sermon on John 3:16. Discover how much God Loves you.

John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son." As we take a look at this, we must understand that "begotten" means "procreated or generated." Jesus was born of a woman yet, was not the seed of a man. Instead, He was the seed of God. He was "generated" by God and placed in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling The Rescuers

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006

To motivate and mobilize the believers to take the message of Christ as evangelists to those around them.

INTRODUCTION -FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC -Maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912 -On board were: -883 foot long vessel -9 decks -75,000 lbs of fresh meat -40,000 fresh eggs -200 barrels of flour -40 tons of potatoes -1,500 gallons of fresh milk -1 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Translated And Glorified (Vs 11-14) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Translation and glorification of the Two Witnesses

Translated and Glorified, Revelation 11:11-14 I think we have all heard the term "victory snatched from the jaws of defeat". History is replete with such stories, ranging from the realm of sports to the theater of combat, from the world of politics to the history of business. Of all of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Unexpected Yuletide Messenger Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

n the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesth

Some of you may remember the answer to the question: ’What is green, has four legs, and if it falls on you from a tree and hits you it will kill you?’ The answer, of course, is a billiard table, though some of you may have been wondering whether the answer was ’Christmas’’, which is also green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

More Comfort For Those Feeling Forsaken

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 28, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort For Those Feeling Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/26/13, AM A. Opening illustration: “When I go on a trip, I don’t tell my kids, “Daddy will be back soon…or maybe he won’t. Maybe I’m not really your daddy at all. Maybe my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A King Who Never Thought Of Being Persuaded As A Christian Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their salvation. IV. TEXT: Acts 26:28 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing Firm For Truth

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare 5 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? Matthew 12 In our previous four nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment and last week began a look at the extra ordinary aspects of spiritual warfare as I shared a personal experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal