Sermons on Handling Snakes:

The Addictions That Destroy Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The Spirit of God frees a person from the addictions that destroy marriages

OPENING SENTENCE: On Facebook the other day I ran across a post that reveals the heart of a young girl toward her father. INTRODUCTION: It reads: Dear “Dad", Don’t worry, I'm fine. You were a good dad when you were clean. but you could never seem to stay that way. It seemed like even I wasn't ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

God's gift to man is the one necessary for man to spend eternity with Him in his kingdom.

Text: “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Tomorrow is February 14 and is known as Valentine’s Day. This is a day when gifts of candy and flowers are exchanged between loved ones. This day is remembered and celebrated in the name of a mysterious saint named ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

How Much Can God Trust You? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Jesus used the parable of the shrewd manager to give us lessons about managing the money God gives us, the value of true investments, and a warning about becoming a slave to money.

How Much Can God Trust You? Luke 16:1-18 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The recent accounting scandals have shaken our economy to its roots. I read about a third grade class in which the students were telling about the jobs their parents had. One little boy shocked the class by saying, “My dad is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Example Of A Crook

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2013

Sadly, Christians are some of the most gullible, naïve folks around. Almost every week you read another story about how some trusting Christian was bamboozled by a scam where he gave away his life’s savings in some “sure-fire investment.”

12-13-04 THE GOOD EXAMPLE OF A CROOK Luke 16:1-16:18 INTRODUCTION The recent accounting scandals involving big ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Questions

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

What you do when no one is looking tells who you really are.

The Two Questions September 21, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: What you do when no one is looking tells who you really are. Focus Passage: Exodus 2:11-15 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 10:13 NASB) No temptation has overtaken you but such ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance: God Knows How To Deliver.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 26, 2024

Our God takes great joy in delivering His people. What ever our circumstances and traps around us... God has a covenant to deliver.

DELIVERANCE… GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the man who wife was expecting a baby any time? He took her to the grocery store! He heard they had free delivery? *DELIVERANCE: to bear, to give to another’s care, to give birth to, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, 2 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 11 - What's In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 20, 2023

Every small and insignificant thing that is in our hands can become a mighty tool in the hands of our glorious and mighty God. So, what is it that we must do to accomplish extraordinary things for the Lord? Read on to know how this could become a possibility in your life.

In Exodus 15:6, we read “Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power.”(NRSV) 1. The Hand of God God’s hand is not only ‘glorious in power’ but as we read in another version His hand is also ‘Majestic in power’. The question that may arise in one’s mind as we read this verse is that, ‘If the hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:6, Exodus 15:9, Exodus 3:10, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fierce Raged The Tempest O'er The Deep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2004

How do we react in the storms of life - like Jesus or like the disciples

Luke 8:22-25 (revised version) 15-02-04 Briningham and Binham Our Gospel reading this morning is the story of Jesus stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee as it is better known. Three things strike me from the passage: 1. Jesus’ attitude in the storm 2. The disciples’ attitude ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 13, 2010

We are all afraid of something. However, as Christians we shouldn't be afraid of anything. God has promised to protect us from all harm.

-What are some of the things that y’all are afraid of? -Do you know what Americans top fears are? -According to a Boston Globe survey, Americans top fears are: 1. Public speaking 2. Snakes 3. Confined spaces 4. Heights 5. Spiders 6. Tunnels and bridges 7. Crowds 8. Public transportation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who’s Got The Power?

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 10, 2017

God has the power to save us from the guttermost to the uttermost!

Introduction: The light switch in the main bathroom in our house has been sketchy and in need of replacement for some time. Last Friday night it finally gave up the ghost. Do you think it broke in the “on” position or the “off” position? Of course it broke in the off position. If you drop ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take It To The Lord In Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER

TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER PS. 86:1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE THINGS THAT ARE TROUBLING US BEFORE WE TELL GOD ABOUT IT. WHILE OTHERS MIGHT LISTEN, OFTEN TIME THERE IS VERY LITTLE THAT THEY CAN DO. I’M NOT SUGGESTING THAT WE DON’T SEEK COUNSEL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2022

This was the first successful transfer of charismatic authority to a large group since the time of Moses; it signifies that a new era has come!

“He sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.” In pairs, for mutual support and to provide judicial testimony to what they see. Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, two are better than one,… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” He sent them; the verb used is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018

Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace And Comfort Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

Desiring God's peace and comfort

Toolbox of Faith series The God of peace and comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Prayer- Father today, would you do something amazing in our lives? We need to sense your presence. We need to sense your peace and your comfort. Take hurting hearts and touch them with your love. Take a heart today that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene