Sermons on Possessiveness:

Spiritual Warfare: Not Having Enough Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2021

The nine disciples had insufficient power to deliver the boy who had a spirit. I believe that many Christians would also fail this test. Why? We need a bigger connection to the Holy Spirit by prayer and fasting.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man bought a new Tesla Roadster. He had two sons. One of them asked him, “Dad, if you die, who will inherit your new Tesla?” 2. He pondered the question & said, “If I pass away on an even day, the son born ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fight The Obsessive Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2021

Our evil habits are harmful to ourselves and everyone around us. Repent, and ask Jesus to heal and forgive you.

Monday of 4th week in Course 2021 One of the most helpful actions that a husband and wife can share with each other is from time to time to tell each other the story of their love. My wife and I are in the fiftieth year of marriage, so we have a fifty-one year story to share with each other and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Hebrews 11:32-40, Psalm 31:20-24

Denomination: Catholic

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2023

Almost as soon as those devils entered those pigs, the whole herd of deviled ham ran down into the sea and drowned themselves.

Have you ever been in the presence of real evil? Now, I’m not talking about someone who cut you off in traffic or someone else who may have cheated you in some way. I’m not talking about that person on your friends list who’s a raging liberal (or ultra conservative, as the case may be) who’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

#7 When Jesus Came To Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2020

What would happen if Jesus came to your church? One day Jesus went to synagogue and established his authority in a most profound way. This sermon examines how Jesus showed He was the Son of God by His authority in teaching and His authority over demons.

#7 When Jesus Came to Church Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 2, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Questions Of Jesus I: "how Do You Benefit If You Lose Your Soul?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

Many of life's concerns about short-term material benefits precipitate undue worry, but the "real you" - your soul - needs your immediate attention for your long-term benefit.

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS I A Series of Devotional Sermons First Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

The Deceptive Voices Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the tactics they use and the importance of discernment.

As Christians, we are often reminded that we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the ways demons seek to influence and deceive us is through the voice in our minds. In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-26, John 4:1-42

The Curse Of Indifference

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 22, 2001

The children of Israel failed to take their full possession because they became indifferent to God’s purpose for them.

There is the parable of the wild duck told by the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard. One wild duck was flying with his mates across northern Europe. During the flight this wild duck left the others to land in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed the corn. He stayed for an hour, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

It's A Steal, But Not A Bargain Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

The 8th commandment forces us to look at our attitude towards possessions and our accountabilty to God

“IT’S A STEAL, BUT NOT A BARGAIN! “ (Exodus 20:15) We visited the Norman Rockwell Museum in Philadelphia and nostalgia gripped us as we remembered those great covers on The Saturday Evening Post. One of my favorites pictured an encounter in a butcher shop. A woman shopper and a butcher faced each ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Surviving Your Finances Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive our finances, we need to examine our heart attitude toward money and possessions.

When it comes to money and finances, preachers often fall into one of two extremes. The first is to avoid mentioning money altogether; or, if they absolutely must talk about it, to approach the topic very gingerly and apologetically, with a vague sense of embarrassment, as if money were a subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Jesus Manage To Balance Expressions Of Grace And Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious.

It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious. Jesus expressed the perfect balance of grace and power. One day the disciples started fighting among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts took a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Home And Tell

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 3, 2004

A look at the person that we’ve come to know as Legion because he was possessed by so many demons

Go Home And Tell Thy Friends Mark 5:19, Mark 5:1-20 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Intro. Homecoming, here was a man told to go home to his friends and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that trusts God in all situations.

Foolproof November 19, 2006 Trusting Faith – James 1:5-12 Review: Last week we started into a series on James entitled – Foolproof. I asked if anyone here had perfected the Christian life – and much to my surprise no one claimed to be perfect. Imagine That! Note: James, the brother of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that lives what it says it believes.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 14, 2007 LIVING Faith – James 2:11-26 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into ...read more

Scripture: James 2:11-26

Denomination: Baptist