Sermons on Cast Off:

Swords Plows No Benches

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2025

Pick up your weapon, your plow and get off the bench.

Will we ever get back to the it is not about us Christianity? We run from church to church to fulfill our needs when we are to die to self and live for His desires. No church was meant to fulfill your needs. You are called to fulfill the needs of others and in that process the Lord always seems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

At The Burning Bush Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2025

Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing is holy ground...

February 08, 2025 According to Acts 7:23, Moses was 40 when he left Egypt to become a shepherd in Midian. Wild sheep can survive on their own – not so with domesticated sheep. They are skittish and easily frightened. They can’t protect themselves, so as a survival strategy, they flock ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Altar Call From Jesus Himself.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

The rounding off of Jesus' public ministry in Jerusalem. A final appeal.

AN ALTAR CALL FROM JESUS HIMSELF. John 12:44-50. “Jesus cried and said” (John 12:44a). This may be a response to those chief rulers who ‘believed on Him’ but ‘did not confess Him’ (cf. John 12:42). There are several things which Jesus emphasised as His public ministry in Jerusalem drew to a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Good News For The Worry Wart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2006

Jesus wants us to take our eyes off of our problems and put them on Him.

More Good News for the Worry Wart Text: Jn. 14:1-6 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 14:1-6 2. Illustration: Rick Warren says, "Worry is the warning light that God is really not first in my life at this particular moment." Because worry says that God is not big enough to handle my troubles. Jesus says ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:9, 1 John 14:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

When You’ve Been Way Off Track, What’s Coming Back Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2022

Judah has been so far off-track that they haven't celebrated Passover in forever. What does it look like coming back?

- This is a picture of revival. WAY OFF TRACK: Something as central as Passover had been lost. - 2 Chronicles 30:1, 5. GETTING BACK: They needed to return to God by humble obedience. - 2 Chronicles 30:6-9. a. Return to God. - We are returning to God, not church. b. By humble obedience. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Let us therefore throw off all that hinders and run the course set out for us...

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part I Robert Baxter, an English Puritan church leader during the 1600’s, had this say: "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifles [unimportant things], while God is cast aside. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Can I Understand And Overcome My Problems? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2005

Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.

Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Listen To Rose Or Sally

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020

The devil has a large propaganda machine. Do not listen. Change channels or turn off the radio.

If you are somewhat a student of military history like I am, you are well aware of a couple of enemy propagandists named Tokyo Rose and Axis Sally. These ladies had a regular radio show that tried to demoralize Allied troops. They would talk about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Genesis 3:1, 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Baptist

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Power Of Jesus: Triumphing In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Jan 27, 2024

This sermon takes a look at the healing ministry of Jesus and encourages believers to be amazed by the knowledge and authority that Jesus had, but most importantly, it motivates them to seek the Him because He has the power to heal.

The Healing Power of Jesus: Triumphing in Spiritual Warfare Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28 1:21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 1:22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 1:23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Armed & Dangerous

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 7, 2007

You have been equipped with the techniques to defeat the devil, pull down stronghold, cast down imaginations, and most of all be victorious in this spiritual warfare.

“Armed & Dangerous” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Corinthians 10:4-6 OPENING: - Stop and think for a moment why is it that one person is able to do as the Bible says and love thy neighbor while another person loathes his neighbor and steals from him. One person sees all men are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Invisible. Inspiring, Instructing Icon

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 16, 2008

Three adults in John’s Gospel are the product of a very dedicated and devout mother. Although never named in the Bible, this mother cast a big shadow.

John 11:1-5 INVISIBLE, INSPIRING, INSTRUCTING ICON I. IDENTITY: A. Invisible. B. Industrious. C. Influential. II. ISSUES: A. Imitators. B. Inclusiveness. C. Inspiring. III. IMPACT: A. Immeasurable. B. Immortal. C. Imitational. My Mother’s Day sermon is different from any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Putting On The New Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the necessity of casting aside our old, sinful nature and embracing a new, godly persona, as well as understanding the characteristics and benefits of this new identity in Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today we're diving deep into a topic that's central to our Christian walk - the necessity of putting on the "new man." The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, writes, "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Give God Your Worst

Contributed by Corey Pryor on Jul 20, 2006

A simple message, about getting rid off negative things in our lives, and living Godly for Him.

Giving God Your Worst Just stop and think about the worst things about yourself. eg: Bad attitudes , profanity, meaness, rudness, lowself esteem, sin. Now are you going to carry them with you for the rest of your life or are you willing to give God your worst..... God so loved the world that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Apostolic

"Ten Campaign Promises Of Our Coming King"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 20, 2005

In this text you will find "ten campaign promises" of our coming king. Have you cast your vote for King Jesus yet?

"Ten Campaign Promises of our Coming King!" Introduction: Jesus is coming again. God has not forgotten his promises to the nation of Israel. He will rule as their King for a thousand years in his millenial Kingdom! Here are the ten campaign promises of the coming King: 1. The International ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist