Sermons on Cast Your Cares:

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 22, 2008

The message deals with 1. Hunger and Thirst, 2. For Righteousness, and 3. They Will Be Filled

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst Matthew 5:6 Introduction The beatitudes have thus far focused on attitudes of humility, mourning, and meekness. None of these can truly be seen from the outside, they are inner states of being. They are attitudes of the heart and mind that are seen in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Mum Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

The are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned, but they are there for a reason, and we can still learn from their lives.

Little Known Characters #2 – Samson’s Mum 2nd March 2008 am Who can tell me who Samson’s mother was? There are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned. However, we have already seen that there are no mistakes in the Bible and even though their name is not mentioned, their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the twentieth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Getting Out of God’s Way” Acts 11:1-18 September 23, 2007 What happens when God thoroughly and completely messes up the paradigm? When God acts in a way utterly differently than you expected Him to act? According to Wikipedia (and if it’s in Wikipedia, then it must be true), “Angst is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008

This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 20, 2008

We all need to see the stones in our lives moved. When they are moved out of the way, we see the power of God and will believe.

HE STILL MOVES STONES TEXT: JOHN 20:1-9 THEME: GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY TO THE WORLD Sometimes I become discouraged about the church and church people. Sometimes I become discouraged over the level of Christianity in this world. I can become overly focused on the negative aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And The Foolish:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To... Prince Caspian Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008

Through this classic children’s story turned into movie, we find an essential element for following Jesus and the coming of God’s Kingdom.

The Gospel According To… Prince Caspian Acts 10 December 7, 2008 This week we are going to look at the Gospel According to Prince Caspian, which came out on DVD this week and we was shown on movie night on Friday. How many of you have read the Chronicles of Narnia? I’ve read them three or four ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Church Of God

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008

This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Showing The Way Through The Darkness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

Jesus, shows the way through the darkness, keeps us on the true path, shows us our sin and reveals the truth.

John 8:12, John 9:5, Matthew 5:14 (this sermon is based on a previous sermon of mine “Jesus, the Light of the World”. It has been adjusted and updated to suit the church in Kabul, Afghaninstan) Introduction Leading up to the celebration of Christmas, our cities are filled with festive lights. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Messianic Prophecies

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009

i. There are two prophecies regarding the King of Kings in just two verses. In verse 9 we have a prediction of the First Appearance of Jesus Christ, and beginning in verse 10 we have a prophecy regarding the Return of Jesus Christ.

1. A Prophecy Regarding the Coming of an Earthly King a. The Destruction of Phoenicia, Syria, and Philistia i. Our text begins today with an “oracle” or a “burden” describing the Lord’s judgment on Syria, Phoenicia, and Philistia, the traditional enemies of Israel. ii. Most evangelical scholars ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Groaning In Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational