Sermons on Possession:

The Scandalized

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

They believed Jesus was a bad man. That is scary. How could one behold Jesus, hear him teach, witness his miracles, and then conclude that “He is possessed by Beelzebul”?

Matthew 26:57-68 The Scandalized 2/29/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 9, 2016

A Mother's Day sermon that gives five characteristics of good mothers derived from the Canaanite woman who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.

“A Mother’s Faith” Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-5 I. Welcome While we are to honor our mothers each day of our lives, we do want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We all had a mother or we wouldn’t be here this morning. Yet, this can be a very bittersweet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Fishermen? Unveiling The Mystery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

There are specific reasons why 7 out of the 12 first disciples were fishermen. This was not a random choice. The skills they possessed are ones every Christian should aim to have.

Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus choosing seven out of the twelve disciples to be fishermen. This deliberate selection was not a coincidence, as these individuals possessed qualities that every Christian should strive to develop. Let us delve into the reasons behind Jesus' choice ...read more

Topics: Fishers Of Men, Christian Skills

Fool’s Gold - Worth Its Weight In Gold Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of valuing Godly wisdom and direction over worldly possessions, encouraging believers to seek what the Bible claims is more desirable than gold.

Good morning church! I’m excited to be with you this morning. Chances are, you decided to come today because you desire something from God. Maybe this week has been full of uncertainties which have caught you off guard. And now, you are simply seeking to cling to something greater than what this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9-11

Topics: Godly Wisdom, Value System, Biblical Direction

Sermon Series: Fool's Gold

All His Talents Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 28, 2025

We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him!

Series: All His! Thesis: We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him! Our Series Verses: Deuteronomy 10:14: "Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:14, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She's Inferior; She's Resilient PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore and understand God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women, guided by the belief that all of us, regardless of gender, possess the power of faith and resilience.

Good morning, church family. We are diving deep today into some weighty and complex topics—God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women. These are subjects that have been discussed and debated throughout the ages and continue to be so, even today. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:6-15

Topics: Kingdom Marriages, Issues

Elisha Seeks The Blessing

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Renews Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

The demon possessed man had totally lost his purpose in life. Jesus restored it. This sermon aims to encourage people to know the purpose God has for them.

A little camel asks mummy camel, “Mummy, why have I got such big flat feet?” She replies, “Well darling, in the desert you need big flat feet because the sand is soft and they help us to keep stable.” The little camel goes away but then comes back. “Mummy, why have I got such big eyelashes?” “Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Understand Your Money Biblically Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

2nd in a five part series on seeing your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 2- Understand your money from a God’s eye-view.

UNDERSTAND YOUR MONEY BIBLICALLY LUKE 12:15-21 INTRODUCTION: In the book of Revelation Jesus Christ addresses seven churches. He has praise for all of them, but He rebukes 5 of them for not holding to the faith more fully. The Church at Laodecia, in particular, is called to task by our Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Facts For The Future

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2009

Peter warned his readers that one day God will judge the world. In light of that fact, Christians are to possess a godly mindset and life. We must live with eternity in view.

Facts For The Future Text: 2 Pet.3: 12 Theme: Peter admonished his readers to realize that... I. THE END IS NEAR 2 Pet.3: 10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Service Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2011

A servant is a person who is under submission to another. For Christians, this means submission to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As His bondservants there are four qualities that we should possess.

A Servant of the Lord Deuteronomy 10:12 “And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” A servant is a person who is under submission to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Charge Of Insanity

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

Scripture: John 7:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Mother

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008

In the days and times of the world we live in, it is important that Women can continue to serve as great Christian mothers. Possessing all that is needed to assist her husband and children.

A Picture of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 Intro The nineteenth-century artist James Abbot McNeil Whistler was most famous for the oil painting of his mother. Many art critics consider Whistler’s painting of his mother to be one of the world’s masterpieces. An inspired writer from Israel gave a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist