Sermons on Cast Your Cares:

Signs Of The Non-Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Simon the Magician looked pretty good. But his behavior after his "conversion" experience left a lot to be desired. We can find some pretty clear characterisitcs of those who look like believers, but are not.

Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Intro: Researchers in Denmark have discovered how one of the deadliest known toxins invades and kills human cells. 1. it is the toxin that causes diseases like diphtheria, cholera and pneumonia. Il) read from news release 2. since Satan is a great counterfeiter, it should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God is in the business of changing lives, and that means the disruption of our comfort zone. Here is the story of a man whose world was rocked!

Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Intro: Henry Ford Story, submitted by Jeff Strite 1. change is tough, whoever and whatever is involved. 2. we settle into a comfort zone, where we know everyone and everyone know us 3. we appreciate the known, even if that known is miserable. A known misery is often preferred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road Of Disobedience

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We might think we are on the right road, but there are signs that we are really heading down a disobdient pathway.

Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Intro: A few weeks ago we picked up Tom at the airport, returning from college. 1. on the way up the 101, had seen traffic backing up southbound. 2. so I was smart, took the 143 south to I-10 PP) trace the whole route on Google Earth photo. 3. what seemed like such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007

Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:46-53

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Generosity And Grace

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

As Christians we should have a shift in values and we should place more value on our relationship with God then on created things.

Luke 12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Lower The Flag!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 16, 2008

A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s people. A flag becomes a symbol of that body. It can become so revered, that it can cause men and women fight to their death for it’s cause. And a flag is usually on a pole at a high or prominent place to

In the scripture that we have read, there is a reference to setting up the standard. Scholars tell us that the word used here can mean a rallying point, a signal, a banner or a flag. And to set up the standard simply means to raise the flag. A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewards Of God's Grace

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Church And State

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 26, 2008

Should there be anything said about politics from the pulpit? I submit that there is a point where church and state come together...

I am not a politician and have not been called to be a politician. I’m glad that some people do feel a calling to take on those responsibilities, but I’m also glad that it’s not me. I am, however, a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and have a strong calling on my life to preach that gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Of One

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 26, 2007

Christmas is more than gifts that I receive or give, it is about the gift that God has given to mankind. It was a gift that many then did not want and many still do not want today, yet it is a gift that all men desperately need.

Christmas Eve 2007- A Gift of One As the Christmas season approaches my family begins to ask me what I would like for Christmas. Many items I would like to put on my list- some more expensive than people are going to want to spend. Most of us can think a gift we would like to receive. Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

A True Prophet For Our Times Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007

Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Christ has reconciled us to God in such an amazing way - not so that we can sit & feel good but so that we might be ambassadors of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2 The Message ‘We’re Christ’s representatives, God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their defences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now.’ Today I want us to follow Paul’s line of thought in this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Best Supporting Servants

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 14, 2008

Christians should also acknowledge the workers who work behind the scenes that support the main leaders to succeed.

BEST SUPPORTING SERVANTS Philippians 2:19-30 Who are the significant Christian leaders that you know in the New Testament? Why do you know them? You know them because you remember their personal sacrifices and accomplishments. Oftentimes we only recognize the Christians who are in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And The Coin

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008

We should never play down the joy and peace of the relationship Jesus wants with us, but equally we should never underestimate cost.

Luke 15:8-10, 14:25-35 Today if you will follow me we shall walk backwards through Luke’s story and I pray encounter something of the power of God’s message for us today. The lost coin parable is a wonderful lesson for us. In it we find a woman who represents God loosing a day’s earnings. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Will For You

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 9, 2007

Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become very obvious. There are three aspects o

God’s Will for You By Greg Johnson May 9, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational