Sermons on Basket Case:

Trying Times - "When We Started" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2013

Fear that leads to denials and lies.

Trying Times – “WHEN WE STARTED …” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013) “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012

A study in the Gospel of Luke 18: 1 – 8

Luke 18: 1 – 8 Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

The first message in a short series on Psalm 8, inspired by Clay Crosse's rendition of "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" and Psalm 8 itself! God's creation is wonderful and beautiful--but how God and man is above it all. Why is God mindful of man?

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Psalm 8:1 The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David’s Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, the title of this short series describes, the “Majesty and Glory” of God. There is a song by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2014

A study of Proverbs 6 verses 1 through 11

Proverbs 6: 1 - 11 Sound Advice 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalms 58 And 109 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 5, 2020

The outrage expressed in passages in these psalms are examples of times David seemed to be "fed up" with his enemies. He pours out his fury to God, not intending for his Father to act on the ills he calls for, but for God to see the passion poisoning his heart and send relief.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11, Psalm 109:1-31, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:5, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:19, Hebrews 10:28-30, Proverbs 24:17, Matthew 5:43-44, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 6:4, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 37:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020

During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 2:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In God The Source Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2018

God is meant to be the source of our comfort, the source of our strength in adversity or trouble. Is God your comforter in all things or have you built yourself your own comfort zone?

Hope in God The Source of all comfort We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Comforter. Listen to the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Stand Firm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 24, 2021

Paul's key charge to Timothy in his letter is to stand firm for the gospel. In chapters 1 and 2 he's focused on why we should stand firm. In chapter 3, he gives attention to the how.

[SLIDE] I’d like to start today’s talk by showing you a picture. There is a crowd, going one way, and there is a man going the opposite way. The crowd aren’t giving him a hard time; it’s all quite peaceful. In the Christian life, we sometimes have to go against the majority. Quite often, in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joseph Principle Tells The Real Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 29, 2021

A life changing lesson from Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The Joseph Principle will change your life TODAY if you let it.

"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Redemption (June 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

There is no doubt that Jesus did a mighty act in delivering this demoniac from his bondage. There was a cost. There is always a cost involved. ... The response of those in the community of the Garsenes echoes how some people in world might have the same kind of response to the cost of redemption.

THE COST OF REDEMPTION Text: Luke 8:26-39 This story is filled with all kinds of things that we could mention. Perhaps, the main things is the cost of redemption. What is that cost? Someone (Mel Lawrence) once said, “Redemption is God’s mighty act of delivering us from anything or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Caiaphas

WHO’S IN CHARGE? (MATTHEW 26:57-68) My wife and I loved legal dramas, especially the ones we watched when we were in the States, such as Law and Order and their spin-offs and The Practice. I read that good legal dramas must focus on the cases, and not the lawyers. Also the best legal dramas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Not A Father - Father's Day 2021

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 19, 2021

Godly fathers are God's best plan for spiritual leadership in a family. But, in the event where there is no godly father, or no father at all, the world will do it's best to fill that void with a vengeance.

What is NOT a Father Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, John 8:11, John 14:6

Denomination: Nazarene

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 14: Christianity And Slavery

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 29, 2022

How does a church consisting of people who have been freed in Christ deal with slavery?

Christianity and Slavery 1 Peter 2:18-20 Introduction In the last study, we discussed the obligation to submit to lawful secular authority at all levels from the king on down. The Church was not to rebel against this authority as all authority comes from God. We are to model good conduct in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Series

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

Jesus is faithful to us—and calls us to be faithful to him

For six weeks we have been looking at the Letter to the Hebrews. If you hadn’t noticed before, you are probably aware by now that it is far from the easiest book of the New Testament to understand, with its frequent quotations from what often seem obscure passages from the Old Testament, and with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Do You Want To Be Pardoned?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 10, 2023

In our legal system and specifically regarding our system of incarceration of criminals we have a means of exempting a guilty person from punishment for the crimes they have committed.

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, Matthew 6:1-6, 1 Samuel 12:24, Psalm 25:5, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ