Sermons on Prized Possession:

The Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The scary truth is, there are only two spirits that controls a man – God’s Holy Spirit or Satan’s unclean spirit. Friend, which spirit is in control over you?

Intro: One quiet Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue at Capernaum to declare His Father’s will. Notice that where the Lord does a good work, there is also the devil seeking to resist it. In our text, Jesus comes face to face with a man with an unclean spirit. It is a day of grace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Leaving Mine

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009

A sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 on treasures and riches (Outline taken from Executable Outlines by Mark Copeland)

Evening Service for 9/20/2009 Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction: A woman met a friend of her father’s who had not seen him for many years. The woman’s father was a devout Christian, so she found great joy in telling his old acquaintance about her dad’s trust in the Lord, and the way he faced suffering, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Monopoly: Dealing With Greed Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Many times Christians deal with the issue of greed without even being aware of it

Monopoly: Dealing with Greed Luke 12:13-21 Series: Games of Life October 16, 2011 We are continuing a series of messages: The Games of Life. Greed has been called the plague of American society. The examples of greed in American society are almost limitless. Everything from televangelists ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Stronger Man Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2012

As humans we have been taken prisoner by a strong opponent who wants nothing but to destroy us. We see this captivity and torture revealed graphically as Jesus takes on not one but thousands of demons at once. It is a powerful picture of how our ultimate

Just prior to Chapter 5 Jesus calmed the wind and seas and the disciples said “Who then is this?” As the disciples approach land they find out in spades. In a way, all of chapter 5 involves people imprisoned and the ultimate action hero who comes to set them free. In verses 1 through 20 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 5, 2017

Do we really know how to pray?

Open your Bibles to Mark 9… page Take a look again at v17-18…… Let’s read now what Jesus did and the reason why the disciples could not heal the boy. Read along with me Mark 9:25-32… v25-27: Jesus commanded the evil spirit to come out of the boy and then He healed the boy! v28-29: The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life I Want To Live

Contributed by Jerry Wilson on Jul 8, 2017

life is good when you trust God

"Deuteronomy 5:33).Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess".The exhortation ends the same way but stresses that the quality of life they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:33

Denomination: Apostolic

Abundance Of Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

The example of giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 teaches us that giving is an evidence of God's grace in our lives.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Jesus once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Christ Is The Wisdom Of God In The Flesh

Contributed by Albert Risdorfer on Oct 28, 2018

Nothing is impossible for God

As our brethren in the Eastern Churches announce before they proclaim the holy Gospel... “Wisdom! Be attentive!” Today is a time to be attentive... Because my friends, today’s readings are all about Wisdom. They are about how precious wisdom is. They are about where we may to find it. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. We must cooperate with God to see those walls come down!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arrival Of Enemy Upon The Body

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the body of unbelievers here are for only decoration on earth with no purpose, and can easily be possessed by the enemy who is looking for rest and substitutes a human body for their rest instead of GOD's Presence because they are no longer a

I. EXORDIUM: Do you agree with unbelievers? No. I cannot be yoked together with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 (Amplified Bible) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make mismated alliances with them or come under a different yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Lord's Inheritance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2015

To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you owned by GOD? Yes. Deuteronomy 32:9 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:9 (Amplified Bible) 32:9 For the Lord’s portion is His people; Jacob (Israel) is the lot of His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Longings To Be Followed-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

4 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-IV—John 8:12 Attention: How many of you here are hunters &/or fishermen? A father absolutely loves the outdoors. He loves being in the woods & on the water. Because of his passion for hunting & fishing, his family eats a considerable amount of wild game. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ