Sermons on Handling Snakes:

The Fate Of All Fools

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 10

THE FATE OF ALL FOOLS (ECCLESIASTES 10) Mr Jones is driving past the state mental hospital when his left rear tire suffers a flat. While Mr Jones is changing the tire, another car goes by, running over the hub cap in which Mr Jones was keeping the lug nuts. the nuts are all knocked into a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responsibility And Consequences

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 29, 2016

That if you know God you will respond in faith and obedience or suffer the consequences.

SERMON: February 28, 2016 RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSEQUENCES 1 Cor 10: 1-13 Old Testament Examples 1 “Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Broken People

Contributed by George Durham on Mar 2, 2016

Hope for Broken People!; Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again. 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Put Humpty Together Again It's a children's poem generally ignored as nonsense by adults.: HUMPTY DUMPTY SAT ON A WALL, HUMPTY DUMPTY HAD A GREAT FALL; ALL THE KING'S HORSES, & ALL THE KING'S MEN, COULDN'T PUT HUMPTY TOGETHER AGAIN. Just a clever little rhyme often animated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dishonest Manager Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 10, 2020

Through this puzzling parable Jesus teaches disciples to act shrewdly by taking worldly examples bold and decisive action and learning from them. With the purpose of making a greater contribute towards eternity.

Message Luke 16:1-9 The Dishonest Steward The parable we are about to read is universally considered to be the one of the most puzzling parables of Jesus. Let’s read the parable first and then think about some of our reactions. Read Luke 16:1-13 That is some pretty shady activity. Even after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Communion And St. Patrick's Day Sermon

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2020

This is a Communion message that I've attempted to tie in with St. Patrick's Day. It is focused on The Lord's Supper, but ties in how the missionary to Ireland was Christ focused, and how we should be as well.

Communion March 2020 / St. Pats Day Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 As you can tell by this table that’s been set here, we are taking communion this morning, but I want, if I’m able, to try and tie it in with St. Patrick’s Day… Because I think that sometimes there can be some confusion about both of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shameless Neighbor

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 25, 2019

Luke packs into these thirteen verses: The Lord's prayer, a parable on prayer, and then reminder that the disciple can be “shameless in prayer, trusting in a God of love and mercy. “ Self discipline. Fancy words not needed.

In Jesus Holy Name July 27, 2019 Text: Luke 11:5-8,13b Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Shameless Neighbor” Over the past 4 weeks we have been reading the parables and teachings of Jesus as written by Luke in His Gospel. Luke collected these stories and parables to answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Come And See His Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 21, 2022

Many people believe that the most beloved verse in the Bible is John 3:16.

Come and See His Love John 3:1-18 Introduction Many people believe that the most beloved verse in the Bible is John 3:16. I like to include verse 17 as well: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2017

Jesus is seeking to get Nicodemus to a deeper level of thought concerning the Kingdom of God that will defy all he had learned to this point in his life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What us the most well-known passage in scripture other than Judge Not, lest you be judged? • John 3:16! • Today we are going to examine the context from which Jesus gave is this wonderful passage of Scripture! • This week we being a new series entitles Deep Thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 10 - The Things God Detests Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There are certain pagan practices that God detests, and we are cautioned to not dabble with them. Our protection comes from God alone, and we must be watchful so that we are not deceived by Satan’s cunning ploys.

The incident that we are studying in detail is from Numbers Chapter 23. As the people of Israel progressed towards the Promised Land, the King of Moab out of fear and envy wanted to curse the Israelites, and thereby hoped that he could hinder their advancements. He bribed the Prophet Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-21, Numbers 23:23, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Exodus 4:1-3, Exodus 7:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Exodus 8:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 25 - God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 6, 2025

Health and long life are God’s precious gifts to us. The life of King Hezekiah is a great reminder that God hears our prayers and brings healing to our bodies. No matter what the illness we or someone close to us is struggling with, know that Jesus is our healer.

We read in 2 Kings 20:5, “go back to Hezekiah, ruler of the LORD's people, and say to him, "I, the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and in three days you will go to the Temple.” (GNB) King Hezekiah was really sick, and near ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5, 2 Kings 20:1-3, Psalm 50:15, 2 Chronicles 29:2, 2 Kings 20:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Is In Your Hands? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize and utilize our God-given resources and talents for the advancement of God's kingdom and His glory. Key

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, let us not forget that we are more than just individuals. We are a family, united in faith, love, and a common purpose. We are a community, a body, each with our own unique roles, but all working together for the glory of our Lord. Just as the body ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:3, Judges 3:31, 1 Samuel 17:49, Judges 15:15

Topics: God's Use Of People

How Did We Get Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truths of healing, hope, and harmony found in John 3:14-21, urging believers to immerse themselves in God's Word.

Grace, peace, and blessings to you, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of love, hope, and harmony. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called to partake in the feast of God's Word. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Love

Elijah's On The Run Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah is running away from the very people he confronted

Elijah’s on the run I Kings 18: 41-19:4 The way some people talk you would almost think the true Christian life is one where we experience one miracle after another. The fact is, even in the Bible miracles are rare. That’s what makes them miracles. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Prayer

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Can You Do With Your Tongue?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

The tongue is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!

James 3:1-12 August 1, 1999 “What can you do with your tongue?” Be careful how you use your tongue because . . . 1. your tongue controls other people. (vs. 1-2) child’s games of red light / green light or Simon says 2. your tongue, though small, has great power. (vs. 3-5a) Two ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist