Sermons on Cast Your Cares:

Hell - The Unpleasant Reality

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 3, 2024

The story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 offers the best and clearest picture into the nature of hell. Because these words come from our Lord Jesus, we must treat them with utmost respect. We see the cry of rich man from hell to heaven.

The Bible warns us of two eternities. One is impressive and all like to hear about it. But the other is horrifying and seldom wants to believe it. They are heaven and hell. Is hell real? There can be two answers. One is from man and the other is from God. What I think about hell neither make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 21:8, Mark 9:43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Just As He Is

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 23, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41 Jesus, Just as He Is Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our readings today reflect on the awesome power of nature and God’s domain over all that God ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing And Wholeness: Embracing The Transformative Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2024

Today, we delve into a profound theme that speaks to the very heart of Jesus' mission and ministry: healing and wholeness.

Healing and Wholeness: Embracing the Transformative Power of the Gospel Today, we delve into a profound theme that speaks to the very heart of Jesus' mission and ministry: healing and wholeness. Our scripture foundation comes from two key passages: Luke 4:18-19 and Psalm 147:3. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Psalm 147:3, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:5, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 9:22, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Aberration

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2022

Aberration is defined as a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

John Locke, an English philosopher and physician once remarked: “Error is not a fault of our knowledge, but a mistake of our judgment giving assent to that which is not true.” Romans 2:1 confirms: “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, James 3:2, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:6-7

What Is Faith?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2022

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing?

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing? “For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Brewing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Repairer Of The Breach

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 22, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 21

August 21, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 13:10-17; Isaiah 58:9b-14 Repairer of the Breach Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In chapter 58, the prophet Isaiah is speaking to a people newly returned to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To The Book Of Titus Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Aug 29, 2022

Before the Apostle Paul wrote the epistle (letter) that bears the name of his trusted companion, many things happened that would be helpful to understand the “Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How” of the book.

Titus 1:1-3 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day-The High Price Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on May 26, 2022

This is dedicated to the memory of all those military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is so easy to just relax and enjoy “another holiday” without taking time to reflect upon the significance of the day itself.

Introduction - This is dedicated to the memory of all those military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is so easy to just relax and enjoy “another holiday” without taking time to reflect upon the significance of the day itself. Memorial Day is the day that the United ...read more

Scripture: John 11:50-51, John 12:32-33, Galatians 2:20, 2 Samuel 1:19, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah: A Call To Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2022

Noah will need to commit everything into building this ark. Every ounce of finance and time. It will take his 100% sacrifice. He must trust God at a time when no one else did. And Noah did all that the LORD commanded him

Noah’s Ark, the flood, what a great and dramatic Bible story. In the midst of a wicked generation God called Noah. Build an Ark: 450 feet long 75 feet wide 45 feet high You can imagine the difficulty of the task. One Architect group could guess the problems Noah would have. This problems ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 30, 2021

John 3 introduces us to Nicodemus, a religious man who seemed sincere in wanting to know more about Jesus. He received the greatest lesson in that a real relationship with God is made possible only by the finished work of Christ on the cross and His resurrection.

The third chapter of John's Gospel gives us a portrait of the Lord Jesus as the Divine Teacher. He has already been presented as the Light, The Word of God, the Lamb of God, and the Messiah. Now He gives His attention to teach us how to flee the darkness of this world and come to the Light, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 7:51, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:4-10, Acts 16:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grand Promise Of Living Water

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 20, 2021

Jesus freely proclaimed his message of salvation to all. His grace is free, it is effectual in its operation, and its results are abiding, elevating, purifying, and saving power. By Faith we receive the grace of God, and our soul lives.

Jesus delayed his coming to the feast of Tabernacle because his hour was not yet. Although his brothers attempted to push him forth, Jesus understood his assignment. Jesus arrived and stayed in the background till the fitting moment, and then he came boldly forward to deliver one of the freest and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Proverbs 18:4, Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Quit- How I Should Fight My Battles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 11, 2022

This is the 115th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 2 Corinthians. It is also a remembrance of September 11th.

Series: Action [#115] DON’T QUIT- HOW I SHOULD FIGHT MY BATTLES 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Introduction: We live in a great country of technology, government structure, wealth, military defense, military intelligence service, etc… Unfortunately, our country has learned this week that sometimes all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How do you prepare yourself for an impending struggle/altercation?

In chapter 1, we see God's charge to Joshua and how he prepares the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter 2, we learn how Rahab protects the spies. In chapter 3, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter 4, the people build a monument to God. In chapter 5, the nation of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible