Sermons on Magicians:

Preparation And Guidance Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 28, 2001

God speaks to us and uses events in our lives to prepare us for what He wants us to do.

Ten Plagues: The Lord Prepares Us Exodus 3:4 then 4:11-14:31 I. Is it okay to question something God wants to do or already has done? II. Lord calls on Moses, Responds faithfully here I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Magi's Gifts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002

What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002

In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Reverent Submission

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2006

Obedience to the will of God following in the example of Christ Jesus should be the focus of every faithful Christian’s life.

Hebrews 5: 1 – 10 Reverent Submission Intro: Houdini, the great magician and escape artist was a master at escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets and even jail. The story is told of a small jail in the British Isles from which Houdini could not escape. He worked at the cell door for more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spreading Of The Gospel By Persecution Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the tenth study in the book of Acts. This study deal with the spreading of the Gospel

The Spreading of the Gospel by persecution Acts 8 Acts #10 In this chapter we see the start of the wide spread persecution of the church. Another thing we see is the fulfillment of the command of Jesus to spread the Gospel to the entire world. Sometimes I wonder if God sent this persecution to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 12, 2005

A survey of Chapter 2 of Daniel.

Daniel Survey Chapter 2 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Psychics vs. Prophets Chapters 1-6 Stories – How to prepare for the end time Chapters 7-12 Prophecies – When/what signs of the end Jesus told us to study and understand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Shrek Of The Bible

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

God is taking you and me on a journey to a Promised Land. For us that Promised Land is heaven. The land of Israel has already been given to His Chosen People. We the church are to continue our journey to our place of rest which is heaven. Satan does

Shrek of the Bible In Numbers 22 we learn of a talking Donkey that pre-dates the Donkey from the now famous movie Shrek. It seems Hollywood still borrows from the bible when it’s looking for a great story to tell. In the movie version we learn that the King wants to get rid of all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: *other

Reaching Out To Samaria

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The gospel is not only for Jerusalem and Judea, but also for Samaria, and all the nations.

REACHING OUT TO SAMARIA. Acts 8:5-25. I. ORIGINS OF THE SAMARITANS 1. The schism (1 Kings 11:26-40; 1 Kings 12) 2. The city of Samaria (1 Kings 16:23-24) 3. The province of Samaria (2 Kings 17:5-41) People of the land unfriendly to returning Jews 1. Hindered building the Temple (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Terribly Mistaken Young People

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 23, 2014

There is a real danger in pretending the power of a Person who you really don't know.

Seven Terribly Mistaken Young People Acts 19:13-19 It is never a game to play with His holy name. Mark 16:17,18 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween, What Spooks You? Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 1, 2018

Halloween is the perfect season to address the spiritual world and give a Biblical response to what people are seeing and experiencing in a world that have forces that can deceive them.

What Spooks You? A Biblical Truth About Ghost and Haunting 1 Timothy 4:1 - "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." There are a lot of people who have an interest in the paranormal, but most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman And The Beast Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

A look at the woman and the beast

“The Woman & The Beast” Last week we looked at the seven bowls which were God’s final judgments for man on earth. This would be the end of the Tribulation period, which would end with Jesus coming back to earth and stopping the Battle of Armageddon. Up until now John has revealed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Handwriting On The Wall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

warning

Daniel 5:1-31 The Handwriting on the Wall 1. Belshazzar's Depravity – 1-6. a. His Arrogance 3 Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Everything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2021

Everything already belongs to God. What do we give in return and with what attitude do we give?

Everything – Mark 12: 38 - 44 Intro: You may know who Vincent Van Gogh is; but, did you know that he had a dizzy aunt named Verti Gogh? He had a magician uncle named Where Diddy Gogh? His Mexican uncle was name A Mee Gogh. His rock star cousin was named Ring Gogh. He had another uncle who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

During Persecution, God’s Word Will Come

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

Jeremiah was to have God by his side through all of his difficulties. There are special rewards for God’s faithful people. However, it is possible that they might not be received during this life.

Jeremiah had been God’s spokesman to Judah for forty years, during the last five kings. He continually urged the people to repent and to act, but nobody would listen to him or do anything. He was not a successful man by the world’s standards, like those who have fortune and fame. He did not gain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 39:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible