Sermons on Basket Cases:

The Feast Of Pentecost Or Weeks Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2005

Pentecost foreshadows the truth that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor for a harvest of people.

Pentecost or Weeks (Shavuot) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. Many Christians are surprised to find out that Pentecost is a Jewish Old Testament holiday. 2. A Jewish man was confronting a Christian man: “You know, you people borrowed the 10 Commandments from us.” 3. “Well,” responded the Christian, “we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not A Pack Of Cigarettes

Contributed by John Beehler on May 7, 2002

A Mother’s Day sermon

It’s Not a Pack of Cigarettes How many mothers here today received a Mother’s Day Card from your children? Calvin & Hobbes was one of my favorite comic strips. On one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship 2 - A Solid Structure Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 7, 2005

This is the second in a series of stewardship messages but can be used stand alone. This message looks at the stewardship principles that can be learned from a little boys lunch.

Building A Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 2 A Solid Structure John 6:1-14 Last time we were together we began this series for stewardship month. We are talking about building lives of Christian stewardship. We came down to just a few truths to take home. 1) In the beginning God ¡V it all starts ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

God's Nursery Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

Series: At The House Of God [#2] GOD’S NURSERY 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11 Introduction: The devil has always been after babies. If he can kill the babies, he can stop great things from happening. Satan has been using people for 1000’s of years to get rid of babies. He used Pharaoh to kill all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Thoughts Can Control You

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

Your mind is a battlefield. Prepare and win the battle.

Your thoughts can control you!!! There is spiritual war fare going every day. Can we all agree on that? We are in the middle of spiritual war fare right now. Where? IN OUR MINDS!! There is a tug of war going on. I don’t care how strong of a Christian you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yeast Of The Pharisee's

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2012

Jesus brings us an important message about making sure we are not acting like the pharisee's. Being careful not to let the little things corrupt us.

Yeast of the Pharisees Mark chapter 8:14-8:21 Introduction- This morning I want to look at Mark chapter 8:14-21. It is one of many accounts where Jesus is trying to teach a lesson to hard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping The Faith When Times Are Tough Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

RECENTLY, SOMEONE SHARED WITH ME A “RULE OF THUMB” FOR THEM PERSONALLY. IT GOES LIKE THIS, “WE ARE ALL PROBABLY ABLE TO HANDLE THREE CRISES IN OUR LIVES AT ANY GIVEN TIME.” WELL, I THINK THAT PAUL IS PROBABLY AT HIS LIMIT HERE! HE HAS TO ADJUST TO A WH

KEEPING THE FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH Acts 9:19-31 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God For Provision And Safety Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2016

What you focus on when the issue is impossible is very telling of where your trust is. Our responsibility in life is to trust Jesus, to desire more of Him. We are to learn from the lessons being played out before us, and still lean on Him always.

Trusting God for Provision and Safety John 6:1-21 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - When it comes to matters of faith, sometimes seeing is believing -- But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes The Best Sermon/Message Is One That Is Lived

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2020

A True Account of God's Love and Grace

Bobby, A Story About A Child of God God chose a small non-denominational church to be blessed and to be a blessing to a poor victim of a lifetime of rejection, physical and psychological abuse. We are sharing this true story as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, grace and love. Background of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Worshipper In You Series - The Passover

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 14, 2020

The word “Passover” comes from the word “pasha,” which comes from the noun “pesah” and resembles the Egyptian word “pesh,” which means “to spread wings over” in order to protect.”

INTRODUCTION • In Exodus 11 we find YHWH speaking to Moses concerning the last plague: “all the firstborn in the land of Egypt must die.” (Exodus 11:5). • God must do the right thing because He is God, but He balances His righteousness with His loving mercy. o He decrees judgment for all sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12, Hebrews 4:15, John 3:16, Isaiah 53:5, Ephesians 1:7, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 13:12, Romans 5:9, 1 John 1:7, 1 Peter 1:19-21, Psalm 107:2, Revelation 9:4, Revelation 7:2-3, Exodus 12:22, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Zechariah 12:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ezekiel 9:4-6, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On God's Deliverance

Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2022

Deliverance is defined as the means of being rescued or set free.

Pauline Joyce Meyer, an American Charismatic Christian author once remarked: “God hears and He sees, and you are not alone in your struggles. Remain firm and stable, for God has your deliverance planned.” Psalm 34:17 confirms: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 107:6, 2 Samuel 22:2

Gather Up The Fragments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 29, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Series B, Lectionary 17

July 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Gather up the Fragments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” Leftovers. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Undesirable Consequences Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 20, 2024

Undesirable consequences are a factor of life that many wish to avoid.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: "Every choice comes with a consequence. Once you make a choice, you must accept responsibility. You cannot escape the consequences of your choices, whether you like them or not." Galatians 6:7-8 reminds us: “Do not be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Hebrews 12:11, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 13:4

Feeding On Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2019

What does it mean to feed on Christ? Why doesn't everyone respond positively to the gospel?

Today’s passage is challenging. The passage is difficult in two ways; first, it is difficult to understand, as it requires unpacking a figure of speech, a metaphor. What does it mean, really, to “eat the flesh” and “drink the blood” of Christ? So it’s difficult to understand. And perhaps more ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Baptist