Sermons on Casting Off:

Be Prepared

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

His return is certain – it will happen. It is imminent – that is, it could happen at any time. It will be sudden – like a thief in the night. Luke 12:40 tells us that we need always be ready so that His return will not catch us off guard.

“Be Prepared” Luke 12:35-43 Lord Baden Powel, the founder of scouting gave the Boy Scouts their motto: “Be prepared”. What he was seeking to do was to instill in his scouts a readiness for any emergency. The scout should never be taken by surprise. He is always to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Brings The Attack

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 20, 2008

ANOINTING CAUSES THE ENEMY TO ATTACK US

THE ANOINTING BRINGS THE ATTACK Thursday, March 20, 2008 2 Sam 5:1-4 1 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2019

Paul is headed toward Rome but that doesn't mean there will not be issues. While sailing they shipwreck but because of Paul and his trust in God, along with God's promise for him to preach in Rome, they all survive.

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands A two-part sermon series concluding the book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE Acts 27:1-44 (ESV) And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. And embarking in ...read more

Denomination: Other

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2020

Among all the conquering heroes of Hebrews 11, God introduces us to those who suffered, struggled and died for their faith. Why would God tell us the stories of those who didn't "succeed"?

OPEN: I love a good action movie - the kind they used to make. Movies where good overcomes evil; the boy gets the girl; righteousness triumphs and the hero rides off into the sunset. Those are “feel good” movies because everything works out the way it should. One website talked about the movies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4, Hebrews 11:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Problem That Happened - Is Salvation Something To Be Lost Because Of Sin? (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 30, 2026

A problem emerged about being cut off from salvation if we wilfully sin. Is this correct? In a three Part series I am going to look at this. There are fundamental truths here to deal with. Scripture is consistent on this matter of sin and salvation and sonship.

A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENED - IS SALVATION SOMETHING TO BE LOST BECAUSE OF SIN? (PART 1 of 3) [1]. A PROBLEM THAT EMERGED IN A MEETING Recently I was involved with an issue that is hundreds of years old. In a meeting I was at, someone was speaking and he stated that a Christian who sinned lost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13, Hebrews 6:4-6, Luke 15:21, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:10, 1 John 1:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Romans 5:19, Hebrews 12:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independence Day Message – The Declaration Of Our Dependence

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 8, 2019

July 4th declares our Nation's Independence. Yet our nation was founded on dependence and need to honor and glorify GOD. We declared ONE NATION UNDER GOD, and IN GOD WE TRUST. But that foundation is eroding... Let's rekindle our declaration of our dependence on GOD.

2019.07.07 INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE – The Declaration of our Dependence. William Akehurst, HSWC We live in a country that has declared our independence as a nation to stand on its own. Yet from the beginnings of this nation, the founding fathers realized as a nation that we needed to honor and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For Parents Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 5 in the Family series. This deals with the hurts every parent has in raising a family.

FAMILY Part 5-Healing for Parents Sunday, June 24, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Have you ever spent a sleepless night because of a child? Ever had an argument with your kid you regret? Is there anyone here who feels guilty because their family seems to be so far from where we dreamed they would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dangerous Voyage (Acts 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2025

Will God protect us?

Does God often protect the faithful? Even in martyrdom is our eternity protected? Let’s review Acts 27. What happened as Paul began his voyage? How kind was the guard Julius? Now when it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blow Ye The Trumpet

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 21, 2024

There are things that are happening in the Church today that must be dealt with!

Blow Ye The Trumpet Joel 1:4 4 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. (KJV) Joel 1:8-14 8 Lament like a virgin girded with sackcloth for the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Clearly See It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2010

Churches that have it have a God-given, God-inspired vision.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Last week, we started a new series called, “IT: Finding It, Keeping It, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts & Service Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Loving others means giving of ourselves for the benefit of another. What we choose to give is a reflection of how much we really love them, & ultimately reflects how much we love God.

This is the last sermon in our series, “Loving others…and letting them know it.” Throughout this series, we have seen the importance of unconditional love, and we have learned practical yet meaningful ways of expressing this love – from a handshake, to a kind word, to time spent together in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hot Buttons Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2018

Say certain things and you will hit people's "hot button" causing them to quickly react emotionally! Preachers in the Bible had a habit of hitting people's hot buttons. When they did, they were presented with a choice between God's way or man's way.

Hot Buttons Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 21, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 22:17-24 - "And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Asleep At The Pew

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Your Dream!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2008

First series of three Being a God Dreamer series " Finishing Your Dream" Get free video at www.craneeater.com go to leadership page.

Finishing Your Dream! Text: Genesis 37: 3-10 Show: " video" Get at www.craneeater.com (click on leadership page) There are a lot of people that never finish their dream and that’s sad! I can name some of the reasons, but me naming the reason won’t make finishing your dream ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 2 in a series on Lamentations. Highlights the consequences of rebelling against God.

The Righteousness of God Lamentations 1:12-22 I. Introductions A. Measuring By the Right Standard 1. An Eight-Foot Son a) A young boy proudly proclaimed to his mother that he was 8 feet tall. b) “Are you sure?” asked his mother. c) “Yes I am sure. I measured three times.” 2. Prove It a) “Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ