Sermons on Mystical:

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Trapped Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 21, 2020

There's something out there trying to trap you into making it/them the Lord of your life. Anything or anyone who is not Christ is trying to trap you.

(To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2066766) Don't Get Trapped Intro: • Better mousetrap. Little bit of peanut butter, irresistible. o An easy meal, easy fulfillment. • What kind of traps do we fall into? o Mystical tools, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes Of Life

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 2, 2023

In this very familiar text, there are three different attitudes of life.

Attitudes of Life (Luke 10:31-37 A follow-up to Loving Your Neighbor 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Jesus Christ: The Light Of The World

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 17, 2022

John's Gospel presents seven distinctive claims by the Lord Jesus Christ (John 6:48, 8:12, 10:9, 11, 25, 14:6, 15:5). His claims reveal a great deal about our world, our lives, and what he has to offer us. This message will center on His claim of being "the Light of the World".

The Lord Jesus made it clear to His disciples and those who encountered Him throughout HIs three and a half years of ministry that He was no mere healer, teacher, sage, or model of behavior we could try to emulate. Each of the four Gospels present Him as God Incarnate, the fulfillment of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 8:20, Isaiah 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:11, Isaiah 49:6, Philippians 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Espionage In The Church

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On A Gift From God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2021

A gift from God is defined by the Longman Dictionary as: “Something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it.”

Eckhart von Hochheim OP, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic once remarked: “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:4

The Return Trip That Was Diverted

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016

Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Doesn't The Bible Make Sense" Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Why people have difficulty with scripture

A. WHAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO US? 1. A subject in school we hate. 2. Computer instructions too complicated. 3. A foreign language we flunked in school. 4. A sport we’ve never played. 5. GPS instructions that go against our knowledge. 6. A love letter not written to you. B. WHY SOME MISS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

What we will be like in Heaven.

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” ~Harry Ironside A. What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics like Adam and Eve, but we will not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Afflictions

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 30, 2022

What has affliction accomplished in your life?

Have your afflictions worked on you? No doubt they have an effect on you. Psalm 34:19 Scripture tells us ,”Many are the afflictions of the righteous but The LORD delivers him from them all” Afflictions serve many purposes in our lives. I will not get into this. Affliction is guaranteed in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

God Pointing To God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2019

In the Bible we see a wonderful example in the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament He points to God (the Father). In the New Testament He points of Jesus. He never points to Himself. What a beautiful example and source of empowerment He is for us! PTL!!

God Pointing to God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27, Romans 5:5, 2 Timothy 1:14, Hebrews 10:15, John 15:26, Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Making Room

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 Making Room Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Is there any room? I’ve been pondering a daily reflection I received on my daily online Henri Nouwen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran