Sermons on He Deviseth Mischief:

Two Kinds Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Our history matters - that’s why God establishes memorials - so we’ll remember what he’s done for us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Lately, when I look in the mirror, there are a few things that bother me. I notice that my top lip has a particular dip in it that is exactly like my mother’s. I also have a slight overlap in my front-two teeth just like she does. I’ve noticed that I have the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Shall Return

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Jesus makes the same promise that MacArthur made when he left the Philippines. One day He will return, what will that day be like?

I SHALL RETURN Text: 2 Peter 3:3-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Most of us remember the famous statement by General Douglas Macarthur when defeated in the Philippines, "I shall return" 2. In some ways people have made a parallel between Macarthur and Jesus Christ a. Jesus came here and will return, so in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gambler

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 28, 2009

Greatest wager of all time: JESUS risked the future destiny of all mankind on 12 men! He’s still gambling...on us!

The Gambler Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Seven Famous Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Cristopher Luaya on May 28, 2010

Jesus uttered the Seven Famous Words before He died on the cross. He is giving us messages through His seven precious words.

Christ came into this world as King. It is not the kingdom of this world but it is the kingdom of God within us—within our hearts. It is the kingdom of truth—the kingdom of grace. In John 18:37, Jesus answered to Pilate, saying, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Around Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 19, 2010

Did you know that Jesus is a bricklayer? He is the best bricklayer ever! And has chosen never to work alone; he wants your help!

Look Around I Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit, Victory's Vision

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2010

Memorial Day 1986: God is at work in history. He restrains evil and, in Christ, He absorbs evil into Himself and provides complete redemption.

All during this month, as we have thought together about the work of the Holy Spirit, we have been in familiar territory. It wasn't hard to think about the Holy Spirit in the heart, speaking to me, leading you, dealing with each one of us as individuals. That we know about, that's familiar ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gideon - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 14, 2014

Gideon has an encounter with The Angel of The LORD! Who is this? Is He just another nameless angel? Or is He God in human form prior to the Incarnation?

Last week in verses Judges 6:1-10 Israel had been committing spiritual adultery That’s not a term I made up Many of the prophets used the term adultery because it was graphic We are to be the bride of Christ God disciplined them in an attempt to bring them back to Himself He gave ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The History Of Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015

God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don’t Believe It! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 18, 2015

They believe in God alright, but they don’t really believe God takes a active part in their life, that He’s not really concerned about their needs!

2 Timothy 3:5-Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (KJV) 5-having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! (NKJV) 5-They will act as if they are religious, but they will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Undignified Dancing

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 10, 2015

David dances before the Lord, he is will to make himself small for the Lord's gain...what an approach in celebrating this way he is undignified and the Lord is dignified.

Sermon: Undignified Dancing. 2 Samuel 6:6-23 When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. 7 The LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down,and he died there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rejoice, We Are Alive In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show the reasons why we rejoice, it's because of the LORD JESUS in our hearts, He made us alive and He found us.

I. EXORDIUM: Why do you rejoice? Because of the LORD. I was made alive and was found. Luke 15:24 (Amplified Bible) 15:24 Because this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found! And they began to revel and feast and make merry. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:32

Denomination: Pentecostal