Sermons on Delusions:

Psalm 4 - An Evening Prayer Of Trust Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

A look at David's ability to trust in the Lord after the attack of his enemies on his reputation.

Psalms 4:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. [2] O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Madness Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Session Two: The Collapse Of Securities Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART TWO of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Two: The Collapse of Securities Isaiah 47 (Bibles open for reading throughout the message) Last night’s Session - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Calling Us To Repentance

Contributed by Ken Jarman on Jun 21, 2014

The Church is in need of Revival and America is in need of healing. This sermon enlightens us about how to make this happen.

God is Calling us to Repentance By: Ken Jarman Please turn with me to: 2CH 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sown Among Rocks

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 2, 2015

By pointing out the dangers of the rocky soil in Mark 4, there is an appeal to be humble, earnest and sincere in our walk with the Lord. The Rocky soil convert receives the gospel gladly, progresses in it rapidly, but then falls away quickly

Sown among Rocks Introduction: During our Wednesday night service, Pedro had a great point about our church during our testimony service and it spurred a thought, that I want to expound upon today about the true gospel church and about the true gospel convert. We often see somethings blow up like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Deadly Thorns

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2016

A message about our spiritual priorities, showing the danger of the thorns of worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire of other things in the parable of the sower/soils.

Three Deadly Thorns Introduction: The parable of the soils is found in three of the four gospels, but for the purposes of our sermon this morning, lets look at the fourth chapter of Mark. In the parable of the four soils, Jesus paints a visual picture of a farmer scattering seed around and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Control Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2021

No matter what trial or terrible event or test or happenstance we must endure, Jesus calls us to be faithful to the end because He is in control.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: IN CONTROL MARK 13:13 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 13:1-37 [5:08] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.13 INTRODUCTION… https://academicinfluence.com/inflection/influence/most-controversial-topics-today [adapted] Controversy is a prolonged public ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - The True Shepherd

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 16, 2021

The Lord is the True Shepherd.

There is a very popular chapter in the word of God that everyone knows and recites every now and then, we always hear this chapter and most of us know this powerful chapter from our youth. We recite this chapter that is so known that we are used to it. But do we really believe it in our lives and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Christ Has Not Been Raised

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Easter Sermon

Suppose you were walking down a road, and suddenly came to a fork, and you didn’t know which way to go. And at this fork in the road, there were two men, one dead and one alive—which one would you ask for directions? A man once asked his friends this question, as a response to when they asked him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glory Days Are Now

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

God desires our wholehearted devotion so that He can make us into wholesome Christians.

Gonna let you into my world a little. My approach with each preaching assignment is to ask God for a heart of solemnity, a mind of sobriety, and with the goal to achieve solidarity with the people whom I share my message with. I tell you this because I want you to join with me in the manner of how ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 21, 2023

News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Isaiah 38:21, Amos 4:12, Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:4, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 38:2-3, Isaiah 38:5-6, Isaiah 38:7-8, Isaiah 38:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 24, 2023

Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things.

Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things. Not only did Jesus Christ command us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, He also taught that Christians are to warn the people of other countries that they too must repent and turn to God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-18, Acts 3:19, Luke 13:3, Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Acts 17:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Irreversible Mistakes

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 15, 2023

Do you ever wish you could get a “do-over?” A clean slate? A new beginning? A repentance that allows us to stop looking back? A true redemption? What do we do with our irreversible mistakes?

As we meet Jacob today, we find him in a place called Shechem. Shechem is an interesting place because it is the place where God will meet with Jacob in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, Jesus meets a certain Samaritan woman there as well.... at a well. Jacob’s well it is called. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist