Sermons on Casting Lots:

"the Real World" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Real World" Luke 11:14-23 A sermon for 7/3/22 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23, Acts 19:13-17, John 1:1-5, Luke 4:18-19, John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, John 8:44, Ephesians 6:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How To Handle A Snake

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

If we live for Christ, we will encounter some snakes! Here is how to handle them!

How to Handle a Snake I. Introduction Now we Pentecostals always get accused of handling snakes. We don’t handle snakes as some do. They get their idea of handling snakes from Mark 16:18. In this chapter we see several signs that Jesus Himself said would follow those who believe. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's It Going To Be

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2002

This is an evangelistic sermon that identifies the most important decision in life.

Sunday Evening March 10, 2002 Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Hobbs NM WHAT’S IT GOING TO BE? Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: 1. Life is full of decisions. Each day we make decisions, some important and others not so important. 2. At times we allow all of the little decisions to “stack up” and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Things In Common

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 26, 2001

Things that we have in common as believers.

Text: I John 2:1-2 1. My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2. And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

This sermon is geared toward youth regarding the subject of temptation and ways to fight it.

TEMPTATION Have you ever been tempted to steal? To take drugs? To do something you know is wrong because a friend or someone you know dared you to? If you haven’t, you may just be and anomaly – which is something not ordinary or normally seen. (Kinda like that person sitting next to you over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Leading God's Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

The right response to God’s call

In a few moments, we are going to ordain and install new deacons and elders in our church. This is a very appropriate passage for this occasion. For this is a first passage in Luke of Jesus calling forth leadership – particular people to follow him in a specific way. And looking at Peter and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Know His Name

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 21, 2003

An sermon of exhortation and encouragement for Christians.

TO KNOW HIS NAME PSALMS 9:10-11 WE NEED TO KNOW HIM – v. 10 ELOHIM – Strong One (Genesis 1:1) EL ELYON – Most High (Genesis 14:22) EL SHADDAI – Almighty One (Genesis 17:1) ADONAI – Lord / Master (Joshua 5:14) JEHOVAH – I am the One who is (Exodus 3:14) JEHOVAH JIREH – The Lord Provides ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Amazingly Awesome Power Of Jews

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2006

Few in number but still powerful!

The Amazingly Awesome Power of Jews I have to confess that growing up I often heard not so flattering songs and phrases about Jewish people. I did have a friend in school that was Jewish and he e asked my mother if I could take Hebrew lessons with him. She didn’t see the value of a Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt. 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations. Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life. Some of the questions we will get answers to are; 1. Is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stress U Out Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Stress U Out Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 2 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Is About To Happen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2006

Elijah told his servant to tell Ahab to get down because the rain was coming. Something is about to happen in your life.

“Something is about to Happen” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Kings 18:41-46. “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Apostolic

Visions Of Worthship Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor.

Title: Visions of Worthship Text: Rev 4 & 5 FCF: He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor. Intro: When I first got my glasses – I could see trees! I didn’t realize they had leaves. How glorious! What is a vision? 1. It reveals to us the attributes of God a. He is Holy (set ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Centurian Servant

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus honors the Centurian, no greater faith in all Israel.

Luke 7;1-10 MUB Sept. 26, 2004 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Many Trials Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the third in a series of messages looking at the life of Joseph. This message deals with how we overcome and thrive through trials in life.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 3 ¡V Through Many Trials ¡§Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come ¡V tis grace hath brought me safe thus far and grace shall lead me home.¡¨ Those are the words of the 3rd verse of one of our most beloved hymns ¡V Amazing Grace. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: *other