Sermons on Casting Lots:

Are There Many Paths To God Or Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2013

In this sermon we learn why is it not arrogant or narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the only way to God. I borrowed a lot from Lee Strobel's sermon on this subject.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two rival rabbis who came face to face in a narrow alley way. 1. The alley was so narrow that it was impossible for the two to pass by each other. 2. The one rabbi, pulling himself up to his full height, said, “I never make way for arrogant, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whoever Receives The Son Gets Everything

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2013

A short talk on father's day at a baptism service. Lots of visitors perhaps not sure about the person and message of Jesus so this is a parable-style short challenge for them.

(Before the Bible Reading) Does anyone feel as if they could really do with a holiday - somewhere warm and exotic with new foods to taste and a new culture and language to inhabit? Well, just in case you’re wondering I’m not about to start giving away free holidays just to get people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Is Homosexuality A Sin? How Do We Respond As Christians?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 11, 2013

Maybe one of the biggest moral issues of our day, and the Bible has lots to say about it. If the church won't respond to this issue, who will?

Is Homosexuality a Sin? What should my response be to those who chose this lifestyle? Pastor Glenn Newton, July 7, 2013 Prayer – I put a question on our sign this week, “How do you decide what is true and false? And for the answer, I put “We use God’s Word”. So this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Nazarene

According To Jim - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 8, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

According to Jim Pt. 1 Introduction Have you ever met one of those people who just gave really sound advice? You know there are really smart folks in the world that have all kinds of brilliance, degrees, and knowledge, but there is just this ordinary person who has the ability to just cut through ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answering The Call

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 28, 2017

God is calling each of us to listen to Him, to hear Him to seek Him. Isaiah 51:1-8 has a lot to say about heeding that call.

Answering The Call ISAIAH 51:1-8 Answering the call? Who? Have you heard God calling you? Yes – you! Do you consider yourself faithful? Do you consider yourself righteous? Do you seek righteousness? “Listen to Me, My people; and give ear to me, O My nation: for law will proceed from Me, and I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy People Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

Holiness is not a popular subject these days. Maybe because there are so few people who count holiness as a goal, or even as a value. But the Bible says a lot about holiness.

Colossians 1:2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We’ve talked about grace & peace in previous devotions (Ephesians 1 & Philippians 1). Today, let’s focus on holiness. Holy People Have you thought much about ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Overcome Being Easily Offended

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 21, 2011

The Bible has a lot to say about offences. In Matthew 24:10 Jesus says one of the signs of the last days would be in the fact that many would be offended.

The Bible has a lot to say about offences. In Matthew 24:10 Jesus says one of the signs of the last days would be in the fact that many would be offended. Matthew 24:10 (Amplified Bible) 10And then many will be offended and repelled and will begin to distrust and desert [Him Whom they ought to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-The "Dinah Jacobs” Story Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 28, 2022

Jacob's daughter Dinah is only mentioned in a few places in Scripture. This story shows how one decision can lead to a whole lot of problems.

Introduction: Remember the old TV Western, “Wagon Train’? Every episode was called “the So-and-So story”, featuring one character who had some kind of impact or another on the wagon train’s journey to California or wherever. Sometimes the “guest” would impact one of the train’s leaders, too—but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Little Foxes - Mother's Day

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2023

A lot of little foxes have crept in & changed the modern picture of the family. As a result, today’s homes are often not what God intended them to be.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Yes, today we’re celebrating Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transcendence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of Abigail: The Woman Who Defeated A Murderous Warlord - 1 Samuel 25:1-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 1, 2025

Abigail did what not even the mightiest armies of the time could do--stopped an angry, rampaging David using nothing but food, some quick thinking, and a whole lot of wisdom.

Introduction – Meet the Odd Couple We have been studying through the book of 1 Samuel and we come this morning to chapter 25, where we are introduced to the odd couple. The chapter starts with some sad news – Samuel dies. 1 Samuel 25:1 Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Will You Refuse Him Too? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017

Upon Jesus death, many before and after, refused to accept him as Lord and Savior. Today, many still refuse His Deity and salvation. with all the evidence, will you refuse his salvation too?

This morning I want to begin with a story. I want you to imagine yourself being a part of this story, so, place yourself in a small village in Judea. You are a leader of the church, or a member of his family; the Jewish Synagogue is where you worship. It is the Sabbath day. In your hand is the lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 3, 2021

Matthew's insistence that Jesus is the Messiah of Old Testament Prophecy.

October 02, 2021 Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament there is a span of about 400 years known as the quiet/silent years – a period of time that is not reflected in Scripture. When the curtain closed on the Old Testament, Medo-Persia – located in the near ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 9:1-2, Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Jeremiah 23:5, Isaiah 11:1, Genesis 22:18, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#63 The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2022

Crucifixion was the most awful and inhumane punishment the Romans could mete out. This sermon is on the crucifixion of Jesus and what it means to us.

#63 The Crucifixion of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 27, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 15:20-32 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Even so, when tragedy strikes and your emotions are strongly felt, you especially need direction from the Lord. You need to know what to do in such a dark hour. You need direction.

Opening illustration: It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father's workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to be a harness-maker, just like you." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational