Sermons on Mysticism:

The Occult And The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002

In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. In Romans 6 the apostle Paul explained why a Christian wants not to sin, even though Christ has paid the full penalty for all sin. a. In so doing, he refuted the argument for "easy believism." b. KEY VERSE: How shall we who d __ __ __ to sin live any longer in it? (6:2) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Problems Of The Servant Series

Contributed by John Walls on Oct 8, 2001

Studying the problems of a pastor

PROBLEMS OF A SERVANT Or HOW TO BE A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 4 Part 1 Introduction: If you were to write a job description for your pastor, what would it contain? What comparisons or differences would there be if I was to do the same? What functions do you think I should do? Or even yet, do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make The Most Of Your New Year

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

Belivers will learn how to make the most of the New Year from this sermon.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST FROM YOUR NEW YEAR Proverbs 17:24 (GN) Proverbs 17:24 (The Good News Version) "An intelligent person aims at wise actions, but a fool starts off in many directions." Can you believe that this year is over? It seems that with each passing year time just speeds up. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

the Covenant Signs And Seals: Communion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The Lord’s Supper, in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, is a covenant remembrance of Jesus’ redemptive work in which believers communion with Christ and are united more and more in the covenant community.

INTRODUCTION - People are always looking for the tangible, the use of media, someway in which people can be "touched" - many Protestants whose heritage is founding on a discarding of the use of images in worship have begun making worship visual. They are reviving the arts. Michael R. Keller, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spewing Forth Living Water

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jan 23, 2003

A sermon about our need to be more than sit and soak Christians. We need to soak everyone around us with streams of living water!

Date: 01-19-03 Title: Spewing Forth Living Water Bible Text: John 7:37-44 Subject: How can we have streams of living water flow from us? Complement: - By believing in Jesus as the Scripture has said. Main Idea: Living water flows naturally down hill! Intro: I once read in a 1989 Reader’s Digest ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 15, 2002

In the parable of the Good Samaritan we find some basic lessons on compassion.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 26 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Dr. John R. Hamby “The Murder of Kitty Genovese" “At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Anointed With Glory" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 30, 2003

The Father expressed His approval with the Son in three ways there on the mount. (Part 1 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

“And some eight days after these sayings, it came about that he took along Peter and John and James, and went up to the mountain to pray. And while He was praying the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. And behold, two men were talking with Him; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-31

Denomination: Orthodox

The Secret Of True Happiness

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 19, 2002

No foundation other than Christ will survive the storms of life and the coming judgement of God.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ, and in light of the weather we’ve been having lately, I thought it would be appropriate to consider one that has to do with rain. "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Blessed! Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

On a level other than the one we can see, at a supernatural level, in the realm where good and evil do battle and evil always loses, God has blessed us. He wants us to live according to that blessing.

You Are Blessed Ephesians 1:3-14 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." – Ephesians 1:3 Poor Little Orphan Annie! It’s "a hard-knock life" for her and her friends. All the hard chores, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Culting Of America Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002

4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002

Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Recognizing Gods Voice Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 17, 2002

This is a third in the series Overcomeing the Grasshopper complex

TITLE: How to Recognize God’s voice TEXT; Joshua 1 THEME: spiritual victory, the promises of God, Joshua, spiritual warfare P.S. The voice we listen to will determine the direction we will walk. If we listen to our emotions we will remain in the spiritual desert. If we listen to the whispers of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal