Sermons on Bewitching Hour:

Mission And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2014

We must not marvel that we suffer pain and persecution when we carry the message of Christ to our culture.

Thursday of the 14th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Pop singers and bands engage in a ritual–they all do. There’s a warmup act, usually a second or third rate band. It’s their Introit and Gloria, except the praise is of the human act to follow. There’s audience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

"Getting To Know God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 11, 2014

How to we get to know how much God loves us. We have to spend time in His word and pray there are no shortcuts.

The Ultimate Decision August 11, 2014 Getting married to the right person is a true gift from the Lord. I am blessed that God allowed me to meet my wife Julie and that she married me almost 20 years ago. But getting married to the right person just doesn’t happen. There is an odd process we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Glorify Thy Name

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 5, 2022

Bringing glory to the name of the LORD Jesus Christ is our primary focus in this Christian life. We'll examine 7 biblical ways we can glorify His name in all we do.

"Glorify Thy Name" Scripture Reference: John 12:23-32 & 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 3, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Scripture: "But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Appearing Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

The Return of Christ to Earth.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Revelation 19:11-16, KJV A. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH 1. Christ comes triumphantly from heaven. “Every eye shall see Him” (1:7). But the rapture is secret, “As a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2). 2. John sees the future return in prophetic visions. “I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sinful But Called

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2025

The power of God’s word, spoken to Peter and the others by the very Word of God, Son of the Father, was enough to kick in the adrenaline and motivate the fishermen to fish longer in the worst time of day in the part of the lake with the worst prospects.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2025 The first thing that strikes me as I read today’s Gospel is that Peter and his fishing crew had been working all night and then had cleaned their nets. These professionals had just worked at least ten hours and were ready to go home. Jesus came along with hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 138:1-5, Psalm 138:7-8, Isaiah 6:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Ready For Some Football

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 13, 2023

if one is ready for the game of live one needs, desire, commitment, disciplined, and finish.

Are You Ready for Some football Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. Are you ready for some Real Christian Faith? Paul tells Timothy tells Timothy if you’re ready or some real Christian Faith you must have Desire, a want to, a burn inside, Holy Fire of God in your bone s • Vince Lombardy said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003

We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bless Them

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005

Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Moved?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 25, 2005

The cross is the powerful event of all time and it is meant to move us. (Good Friday 2005)

Unmoved By The Cross Good Friday - 2005 It was only a few days before His death. Jesus was in Jerusalem. Philip comes up to Jesus and tells Him that there are a group of Greeks who have come to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast who want to see Him. AND - this simple request to see Him, really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Life is full of complicated issues and questions. Until you "see Jesus" life and God will never make sense.

John 12:20-33 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherd Psalm Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2009

If the Lord is my Shepherd, He touches my life in five wonderful ways.

Summer Psalms #3 - The Shepherd Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 10, 2009 *There are very few words in the Bible more well-known than these. Millions going through grief have found great comfort here. *You have probably heard me say that this Psalm meant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008

Developing the fruit of faithfulness

What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In Purity Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

41st message in the series from Ephesians continuing with the admonition to live in purity.

“Living In Purity” Ephesians 5:3-14 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 Review Paul isolated two specific groups of people in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapters 4-22 Intro Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 27, 2016

This study looks at New Testament scriptures that deal with the last days. It is used to introduce chapters 4-22 of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 4-22 Intro Up to this point we have at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 This section is chapter one in which John receives his vision of Jesus Christ and instructions to write the book. We then moved on to the second section of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist