Sermons on Luck:

Come And Dine

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

*Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Oct 7, 2006

A look at Hebrews use of Scripture to prove his difficulties, and our need to use the same source.

The title of today’s message is “Christ superior to the angels.” To us this may seem to be a very obvious statement. Of course, Christ is superior to the angels, because of what we believe about him, what we have been taught about him. But in the first century, to the community that the author of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

How to be a blessed follower of God

BLESSED IS THE MAN Psalms 1 Intro: In thinking on this evening’s message I thought of the times the Lord has blessed me in my life. I meditated on the fact that I am saved from hell. I have a good place to live and food in my refrigerator. But I also realize that I personally have been in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving Faith: Abel

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 21, 2005

According to the Gallop Poll, 69% of those polled said that in order to get to heaven you have only to live a good life. That is according to Gallop Poll but according to the Bible, the way to heaven is not in a plan, but in a man. And that man is Jesus t

Saving Faith: Abel Fabulous Faith #01 Hebrews 11:4 A few weeks ago, I preached a series of sermons I titled, "Amazing Grace." I talked about saving grace, sustaining grace, stewardship grace and scolding grace. I used all of these to talk about the amazing grace of God. In those sermons we looked a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

The "If" Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006

Sermon on the three temptations of Jesus.

The “If” of Temptation Luke 4:1-13 INTRO.: We are all tempted to sin. We know we shouldn’t, but we are often drawn like a moth to the flame. When we sin, we cannot say, “The Devil made me do it.” He really hasn’t that power. However, we must recognize we do have an enemy who will tempt us into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Eye

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

There is tremendous pressure today to make a covenant with the flesh, and live according to the flesh while calling it a spiritual life.

Nahash= (Serpent from it’s hiss) Ammonite= (To dim to darken) Came up = To excel, to go up and over (used of boundry) We can become used to the devil in certain areas, and learn to co-exist agreeably, Reminds me of King Ahab. IKing 20:2-4 Thus saith Ben-ha’dad, Thy silver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servant's Song

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008

The word Christian and servant should be synonymous.

A SERVANTS SONG Psalm 123 1. DEPENDENCE - Vs. 1 A. Personal 1. Unto you – Lord -YAHWEH & God - Elohim B. Powerful 1. Our God is in control 2. Storms and thunder – God is on His throne! C. Provisional 1. 121:1 2. DUTY - Vs. 2 A. Nearness 1. Can’t see hand unless you are near B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

Mistakes we make while looking into a mirror. 1. v.23-24a - A Passing Glance 2. v.24b - Forgetting What We See 3. v.25 – Ignoring Its Reflection

Jay Rathman while hunting deer in the Tehema Wildlife Area near Red Bluff in northern California, climbed to a ledge on the slope of a rocky gorge. As he raised his head to look over the ledge above, he sensed movement to the right of his face. A coiled rattler struck with lightning speed, just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mass Repentance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 12, 2017

Some of the believers had come into the church at Ephesus and had continued to practice magic secretly. When they got the word about the misfortune and suffering of the sons of Sceva, they determined to sever their connections with the “CURIOUS ARTS.”

August 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Mass Repentance (Acts 19:18-19) Acts 19:18-19 (KJV) 18 And many that believed came, and confessed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Section (3) Practical Lesson From Pictures Of Pain Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

Sometimes God is teaching us through suffering.

VIII. PRACTICAL LESSON FROM PICTURES OF PAIN A. Not Comfortable -- Conformable B. The Battles of Life Are Not Easy. C. We Need Patience D. Times of Travail Can Be Times of Birth E. The Storms are Frightening F. Yield to the Pruning. IX. THE GOD WHO CARES Judges 6:13 -- Gideon -- ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Writing Your Story Of Rescue

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2016

Each of us is touched by the saving mercy of God; we should tell the story.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Ordinary Form “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. He pardons all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.” We must not forget what the Lord has done for us, and what the Lord has promised to do for us, if we remain steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

A Coincidence? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 16, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "God Is Here". God knows what is happening.

Series: God Is Here [#6] A COINCIDENCE? Esther 6:1-14 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why things happen? Why do you have the job that you have? How did you end up in Hobbs? How did you end up at Bel Aire? Is this just a coincidence? While there are times to not make this statement, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Importunity Or God's Importunity

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 11, 2011

When the traditions of Jerusalem became more important than what Jesus had to say, it's time for them to take a closer look at what is important.

JEREMIAH 35: 12-17 When you know who a person is, you’ll listen to them. If you listen to a person, you might believe what they are saying, so Jesus represented what he was saying with signs and wonders. Listen, Jesus wants us to listen- to do this is what he wants Jerusalem to do. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Samson: A Life Wasted

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jul 2, 2012

A study of waste and wasted potential. Samson had such potential to be a great man of God. Instead of treasuring the gifts he'd been given, he wasted his strength on his own desires.

What a Waste Seeds: some background notes from a Steve Malone message/outline. 1. I’m aggravated by waste. 2. Waste: wasted time (waiting in line, or at the doctor, or to get your driver’s license), wasted food (seeing food thrown away, or left on the plate), wasted money (government ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene