Sermons on Cast Your Cares:

Blessings From The Prophetic Word Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 11, 2017

There is a blessing that comes from reading and hearing this book.

March 12, 2017 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Subject: Lessons from the Book of Revelation - Part 1 Title: Blessings From the Prophetic Word I just finished reading through the whole bible again. In my reading routine it takes me about seven months to read through. It is amazing at no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God In The Garden

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017

Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James Put To Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017

If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do I Find My Hope

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?

WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Wind Of The Bible

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we have gathered to explore the significance of the winds in the Bible and how they demonstrate God's power, protection, provision, and love. Let us dive into the Word of God and uncover the meaning behind these mighty winds.

God is going to richly bless us. Turn to your neighbor and say God is great. I'm going to title my short exhortation as the Mighty Wind of the Bible. The Mighty Wind of the Bible. Before I start, whatever is there in God's creation, there is a meaning to it. When we have a meaning, God ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Exodus 10:12-13, Genesis 41:21-23, Exodus 14:21, Jeremiah 18:17, 1 Kings 18:45, Song of Songs 4:16, Numbers 11:31, Mark 4:39, Ezekiel 37:3, Acts 2:2, John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving...all The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 9, 2018

A message on the subject of "Thanksgiving" with the annual Thanksgiving day on the anvil!!!

Thanksgiving…all the way!!! Of atheists it is said…a bad moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful, and has no one to thank. Here is a tragi-comic “atheistic” story echoing the same sentiments even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Is Jeus God? The New Testament Answer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018

Shows how the deity of Jesus is taught from the words of Jesus himself; from New Testament texts; from the way Jesus is called "Lord" and by the spirit of worship that is the heart and soul of the New Testament.

IS JESUS GOD? THE NEW TESTAMENT ANSWER “The Word was God and the word was with God / and the Word became flesh (a human being) and lived among us for awhile.” You could look at me on a revolving pedestal and know a little about me, gender, age, weight, nationality; but you would not know me, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Inn

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas Eve devotion that calls on those who listen to make room for the Christ.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Israelite In Whom Is No Guile: An Exposition Of John 1:43-51

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

What is behind Jesus' s strange statement about Nathaniel? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B

An Israelite in Whom is no Guile John 1:43-51 In the last passage which is presented as the second of a three-day sequence following John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. On the first day, John stood alone in his witness to Jesus. On the second day, he repeats his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed In Unexpected Ways

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 7, 2020

How the Beatitudes are a guide to Christian living in troubled times.

BLESSED IN UNEXPECTED WAYS: The Beatitudes as a Guide For Troubled Times The Beatitudes are found in their fullest form at the beginning of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew 5:3-11. A Beatitude is “an exclamation of the inner joy and peace that comes with being right with God. Happiness may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When End Time Events Arise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 29, 2020

When catastrophe, such as a worldwide pandemic, occurs we are heightened in our end-time awareness. Our sovereign Jesus uses catastrophe to shake us from the rocking rhythm of the ordinary life.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 24:6-8 When End Times Events Appear On the day of Pentecost, when the disciples were proclaiming the Gospel in all sorts of languages they had never learnt, Peter directed everyone back to Scripture and said, “this is what was spoken”. The Scripture helps us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"continuing The Ministry Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2020

It can happen today. Do we want it to?

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus” Acts 2:42-3:10 There was once a young man who snuck into church hoping no one would notice him. The only reason he came was because he was interested in a girl who sang in the choir. He hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Truth About Moab Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 4, 2020

Naomi found herself in a desperate situation in Moab. Having left Bethlehem due to a famine, Moab had not brought the abundance they desired. Losing her husband and sons to death in Moab, Naomi was left there with only her daughters-in-law, but hope and grace were available in Bethlehem.

The Truth About Moab Ruth 1: 1-7 Today I want to begin our study in the wonderful book of Ruth. Within this portion of Scripture, we find one of the greatest pictures of grace presented in the Bible. This biblical account focuses on three main characters: Ruth, a pagan girl from Moab who ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist