Sermons on Fortune Tellers:

"The Test Of Trustworthiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says.

"THE TEST OF TRUSTWORTHINESS" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:19--27 Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says. There are (3) three coinciding aspects of trustworthiness directly related to God’s Word. Do you pass the test ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Psalm Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

This Psalm is rich in gratitude for "Who" God is and "What" He has done.

Psalm of Thanksgiving Psalm 30:1 ¶ A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. 3 O LORD, you brought me up from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How May We Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Spiritual struggles like Nathan’s are common. Therefore, before we talk to people about being in right relationship with God, we may need to address their core beliefs about His existence and offer reassurance about the reasonableness of belief. Indeed,

After his grandmother’s funeral, 15 year-old Nathan really started thinking about God. Because his grandmother had been a faithful Christian, the minister spoke about her eternal rewards. But talk of heaven and the afterlife caused Nathan to wonder, “How do we really know there’s a God and an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - A Call Back To The Secret Place With God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2013

An outline of a short talk plus video link given at our Come Together informal worship service on Sunday 10 March 2013

Bishop Tom Wright’s translation of Matthew 6 verses 5 to 8 goes like this: Jesus said, “When you pray, you mustn’t be like the play actors. They love to pray standing on street corners so that people will notice them. I tell you the truth: they have received their reward in full. No: when you pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

Why Satan Uses Sex?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 2, 2014

Satan uses sex for on simple reason…IT WORKS! In the beginning God created man (Adam) and declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” God created a woman FOR the man. Man was built to desire a woman.

Why Satan Uses Sex 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Challenge For Champions

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commited To The Cause

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

Fourth of July message

Committed to the cause Text: Heb. 11:32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th and it is indeed honorable to honor those who sacrificed so much to se this nation through 2. I want to look at what it was that literally made these men, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Mennonite

"Five Smooth Stones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005

David did not have a fancy sword in this battle. He used what he had. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. And that is the outline for the message: “Five Smooth Stones!” Why Five? Why Smooth? Why Stones?

Primary Verse(1 Sam 17:40 KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. Title: “Five Smooth Stones” Introduction: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Fight Against God?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2009

Prophecy is coming true? Are you mad about it and trying to stop it?

Acts 5:38-39 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Parade Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Lovely Art Thou O God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2013

All other loveliness, vanishes and perishes, when you have beheld the beauty of the Lord!

How lovely art thou O God! Psalm 84:1’How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.’ I have so much bubbling and sparkling inside me, without God’s help, I may not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Aware

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2020

Jesus shares with us his awareness of our issues in the text he is aware of everything, aware of His compassion for us, he is so aware he touches us, and he so aware he provides.

Matthew 14:13-21 “Jesus is Aware” 1. Today’s reading tells us • Jesus has just heard that his cousin, John, had lost his head. • He's trying to find a solitary place. So he may grieve for a while. 2. Our text reminds us of Jesus’s Awareness • He is aware of the tragedies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Calling

Contributed by Mary G. on Dec 9, 2020

We can have whichever vocation we want if it is not sinful and is working wholeheartedly for God while walking in love (if we haven't already heard clearly from God regarding a path we need to be on). We are free in Christ.

Some Christians want to be rigid regarding their calling/vocation. I learned differently at Christian Counseling School. God does not call us to rigidity. It is unhealthy. We are free in Christ (Holy Bible, New International Version, 1973/2011, Galatians 5:11 ). We can have whichever vocation we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Funeral Sefvice For A Pastor`s Wife.

Contributed by Thomas Clark on Jun 6, 2018

A short service or even a committel for a pastor`s wife.

A Psalm of David. 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not [a]want. 2 He makes me to lie down in [b]green pastures; He leads me beside the [c]still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed