Sermons on Possession:

A Shipwrecked Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2009

This message gives some marks or characteristics of a "Shipwrecked Faith."

A SHIPWRECKED FAITH 1 Timothy 1:18-19 * At 7:24am on March 20, 2009, struck the Popps Ferry bridge in Biloxi, MS (just about a mile from where we lived for 8 years) causing more damaged to the bridge than did Katrina. * We were living in Pensacola, Florida, in February, 1989, when our world was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Choice Of A Mother

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 14, 2011

This sermon addresses the issue of motherhood.

God’s Choice of a Mother Luke 1: 26-31, 38, 46-55 If you were given the responsibility of choosing a woman as the ideal candidate for motherhood, other than your own mother, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To The Banquet

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2022

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Invitation to the Banquet Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Pharisees were grumbling again. They weren’t pleased with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunny Side Sermon Ii: Why Aruge About It When The Answer Is Obvious Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, arguing about what's right and wrong - morally, ethically, politically, theologically, medically - dominates the news and conversations everywhere we go, but there is one issue about which arguing is moot.

WHY ARGUE ABOUT IT WHEN THE ANSWER IS OBVIOUS? In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, my wife and I discovered a place of retreat called the Peaks of Otter. Anytime we needed to “get away from it all” we headed there because it was a short distance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

The Cross Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 16, 2020

If you have preconditions that make you more suspect to get a severe case of Covid 19, then you feel uncomfortable in places where there are a lot of people.

Introduction Last week, we began a new series called “Things that make us uncomfortable.” And we said there are certain situations we come upon or certain times that occur in our life that make us uncomfortable, and rightly so. If you have preconditions that make you more suspect to get a severe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Living With Contentment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Contentment is a key aspect of the Christian life. It is not a passive state but an active decision to trust God’s provision and find joy in what He has already given us.

LIVING WITH CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV): "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big Ideas And Burning Bushes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God can use what we perceive as ordinary or insignificant in our lives, just like Moses' staff, to accomplish extraordinary things for His divine purpose.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into the heart of Exodus 4:1-5, a passage that poses a question relevant to us all, 'What's in your hand?' Now, you might be thinking, 'Well, Pastor, I've got nothing much.' But I want you to remember something that Philip Yancey once said, 'Faith means ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Topics: Excuses, Resources

Tithing And Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the biblical teachings on tithing and giving, emphasizing the joy and blessings that come from a willing and generous heart.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive into a topic that sometimes makes us squirm in our seats a little - tithing and giving. As Randy Alcorn once said, "Giving is a joyful surrender to a greater person and a greater plan. It dethrones me and exalts Him." Let's take a look at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Genesis 28:10-12

Topics: Tithing, Worship, Legalistic

Treasure Map! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus tells us our heart follows our treasure ... so what is your treasure? Why is it important that we treasure the right things in life?

Treasure Map! - Matthew 6:19-21 - March 11, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #21 Possessions weigh me down in life; I never feel quite free. I wonder if I own my things, Or if my things own me? Now I don’t know who wrote those lines, but I think I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: *other

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2018

The Christian’s life is anchored in Jesus Christ. From our election in Him before time began, to the final salvation of which the indwelling Spirit is the guarantee, everything we need to live “to the praise of His glory” (1:12, 14) is found in Christ.

Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Lesson 5: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 For this reason, ever since I heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Name It And Claim It Here Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 1 – 21

Acts 19: 1 – 21 You Can’t Name It and Claim It Here 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Arise And Contend In Battle

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 21, 2021

God is calling on soldiers of Christ to arise and use the weapon of prayer, to contend in battle in the place of prayer so we, our families, the church of God and our nation can be delivered from every evil work.

Introduction Arise and contend in battle is not a suggestion, an advice or a plea. It is an order. An order that can only come from a Commander-in-Chief or head of an army. Indeed God is our Commander in Chief who based on Deuteronomy 2:24, has issued an order to us to arise and contend in battle. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Lost Power

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist