Sermons on Demonic Locusts:

Jairus: Another Concerned Father Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 7, 2020

Jairus was a ruler of a synagogue but he and his wife had a serious problem: their only child, a daughter, was dying. Jairus was concerned enough to find Jesus--but what happened after that?

Introduction: Jesus spent a lot of His earthly ministry meeting with and helping people. Many of these were among the poor or lower classes of people, but He also ministered to those who had status. Jairus was one of these, a synagogue ruler, who came to Jesus when his daughter, his only child, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

Pure Love

October 17, 2020 In the first 2 sermons of this series, we compared Nicodemus with the Woman at the Well. Today we are going to compare Peter with Mary Magdalene. As we noted last week, Peter is mentioned, by name, more than 150 times in the New Testament. He had many spectacularly great ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 25, 2015

This message (not a complete manuscript) wrestles with the question that Jesus asked His disciples but also places it in the context of where it was asked?

In the Movie Talladega Nights there is a supper scene, I have “edited” this a little bit. (Characters: Ricky, Carly, Cal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Chip the father-in-law) Show the video if you are brave, but maybe edit it. “Carly: Supper’s ready! C’mon ya’ll. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"He's Out Of His Mind." Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2015

I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people are out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about when it comes to doing God’s will?

“HE’S OUT OF HIS MIND” Mark 3:20-35 INTRODUCTION: I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some far-out wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people must be out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Death & Discipleship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The call to be salty is a call for us to persevere as real disciples, who are inwardly pure. Who’ve held nothing back in following Jesus. It’s a call for us to be real disciples who welcome others and who glory in each other’s success.

This morning we remember those who served, and who gave their lives, in not just the Great War, but in all wars. We remember and give thanks for their dedication and service, their bravery and commitment. I know there are some here who have lost friends or family to war, or who have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Anglican

A Place You Learn Your Story Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2015

Testimony, Witness, Unashamed of Jesus

THE WELL – A Place You Learn Your Story John 4:27-38 April 10, 2022 Introduction: “Faith comes by hearing”...that’s what the Apostle Paul told the Christians in Rome. You cannot believe in something that’s never been communicated to you. And amazingly Jesus’ plan for the salvation of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2015

Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.

“I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016

As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2022

God works by addition and multiplication Our enemy works by subtraction and division. We need to identify those that cause division in the church. God's best work is accomplished when we are in one mind and one accord.

THERE IS A SECRET POWER THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. THE POWER IN AGREEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) Henry Ford said: If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Mother Teresa said: None of us, including me, ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Mark 3:25, Matthew 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, John & Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35, John 1:35-40, Luke 4:16-19, Genesis 50:20, Romans 6:23, Acts 5:27-29, John 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"love Is Not A Concept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2023

A sermon about finding love by experiencing the love of God.

“Love is Not a Concept” 1 John 4:7-21 Last week I finished reading a best-selling novel written by Barbara Kingsolver called “Demon Copperhead.” It’s set in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and starts when the protagonist, a boy named Damon who comes to be called Demon is born. Born to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Before Abraham Was” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023

Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Episcopal

Survival, Sufficiency, Or Super-Abundance?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 19, 2025

We can settle for survival, sufficiency, or super-abundance. Which would you rather have from God? Are we making our plans only considering what WE can do, or are we making plans considering what GOD can do?

SURVIVAL, SUFFICIENCY, OR SUPER-ABUNDANCE? John 6:5-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man died and went to heaven. Peter brought him in and guided him down a hallway with 1,000s of clocks on the wall. The hands of the different clocks were moving at different speeds. 2. Peter explained that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God