Sermons on Paul Bitten By Snake:

"A Commitment-Filled Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 12, 2023

The sad reality is that most of the world lives by phrase, “I want to keep my options open.” But nothing great in life happens without making commitments. Commitments give our lives direction and purpose. In this message we’ll look at the four “P’s” of commitment.

A Christian’s Heart “A Commitment-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-fue8NBYM With all the volatility going on in today’s market, with all the ups and downs and wild swings that dominate the headlines, not to mention the soaring inflation rate; many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 25:23, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Incomparable Christ: Talk #2: 'the Miracles Of Jesus.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 12, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: ‘The miracles of Jesus' - John chapter 20 verses 30-31 (Seven miracle signs in John's Gospel) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: what is a miracle? Answer #1: Something caused by God. Question #2: Is there any evidence for the miracles of Jesus? Answer #2: eyewitness testimony. Question #3: What type of miracles did Jesus perform? Answer #3: Jesus performed four types of miracles Question #4: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023

This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Journey From Life To Death (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 21, 2023

What if we woke up every day realizing the only reason we are alive today, the only reason we have eternal life, hope, peace is because Jesus loved us enough to lay down His life for us so that we could live.

This Lenten season we are talking about Jesus' journey from death to life. After Jesus’ time with the disciples in the upper room, He prayed His High Priestly prayer and as Rob spoke about last Sunday. Jesus was praying for unity, indwelling of the Spirit, joy, glory, giving and salvation for ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 24, 2023

Through all eternity the work of Calvary will always be central to the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you love the Lord for His sacrifice for you? He gave His all. Have you given Him your all or do you hang back?. The cross is the book on the love of God without reserve.

VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 3 This message will bring to an end our consideration of the events at Calvary relying on details from Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 and Psalm 69 and the Gospels. I have based the messages on my poem called “Victory Through Sorrow’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-2, Psalm 69:19, Romans 15:3, Psalm 69:7, Matthew 5:11, Psalm 69:10-12, Psalm 40:12, Psalm 22:2, Psalm 69:17-18, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:18-19, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 53:3, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Luke 23:46-47, Isaiah 53:1, Isaiah 53:11, Isaiah 53:8-9, Revelation 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Field. The True Battleground

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 30, 2023

The greatest battles to be fought in the future will not be with nuclear weapons that have the power to transform planet earth into a spinning graveyard. The greatest battle that you're going to fight in the future will be on, what I like to call, the "Mind Field".

The greatest battles to be fought in the future will not be with nuclear weapons that have the power to transform planet earth into a spinning graveyard. The greatest battle that you're going to fight in the future will be on, what I like to call, the "Mind Field". How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bloody Difference Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges...

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges. Nor does that include a bullet resistant door. For that you’ll have to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Exercising And Exorcising

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 8, 2025

In this passage, we see two blind men who had to "exercise" their faith to receive their sight. However, we see another kind of exercise in this passage; or rather, “exorcise,” as Jesus exorcised a demon from a man who was mute.

You have probably heard someone say before that we need to “exercise” our faith. In Hebrews chapter 12, we read, “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a). Jesus is both the author and finisher. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do Good Works And Your Best For God

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Jan 10, 2025

What type of works are you doing for Jesus; good works or bad works? Are you doing your best for God, Jesus said to Mary, she has done a good work for me and she has done what she could. I pray that we will not be found wanting or lacking when we meet our maker in Jesus mighty name.

DO YOUR BEST FOR JESUS IN THE YEAR 2025 Mark 14:3-9; (NK JV) “3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 20, 2025

Because every child matters to Jesus, every child must matter to us.

Let the Children Come Mark 10:13-16 January 18-19, 2025 Rev. Brian Bill After preaching at an evangelistic service, D.L. Moody reported, “we had two and one-half conversions.” One of his colleagues inquired, “I suppose you mean two adults and one child.” ‘No,’ Mr. Moody replied. “I mean two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 30, 2025

I do ministry in nursing homes & sometimes the residents have the mentality level of toddlers. Colton's simple childlike description of what our Home Sweet Home will be like in Heaven is for Real for Kids will be encouraging to them.

Who here has been on a vacation or trip somewhere? After being on the journey for a while where did you want to be? Where did you want to go? As the saying goes, there’s no place like home! Why is that? Why do we feel drawn to go home? For most of us, one reason is that home is a place where ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Be-Attitudes. Spiritual Condition And Role Of True Disciples (Believers) Matthew 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2025

The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple (a follower of CHRIST), and their role and influence in this world. An important lesson for every believer. Are you making a difference?

2025.02.09 Sermon Notes MATTHEW 5.1-16 True Disciples. BE Attitudes. Blessings, Salt & Light William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple, and their role and influence in this world. And important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 5:1-16, Isaiah 66:2, Isaiah 61:3, Psalm 37:11, Revelation 21:7, Matthew 11:29-30, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:36-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9-10, James 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 1 Peter 4:14, John 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Revelation 22:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, John 8:12, John 9:5, Philippians 2:15, Ephesians 5:8, Jude 1:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs We Sing: "what A Beautful Name" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 11, 2025

The song “A Beautiful Name” emphasizes that God made us, but sin carried us away. Yet, He didn’t leave us lost. He came, paid the price with His own life, and redeemed us. He redeemed us by the Name of Jesus Christ.

SONGS WE SING: ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27 #NameofJesus SING ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realized this past week that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission: The Government Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Submission: The Government" 1 Peter 2:13-17 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 4:18-20, Judges 21:25, Exodus 21:5-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What Legacy Will You Leave? Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Feb 14, 2025

What Legacy will you leave?

Our reading today come from the book of Deuteronomy 5:9-10 It says … “for I the Lord your God, I am a jealousy God, punishing the children for the sins of their fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:9-10