Sermons on Simon The Sorcerer:

Backslidden Peter Experienced Jesus For Return To Ministry Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Good intentions are not enough to keep us faithful to Christ.

A. WHY DID PETER BACKSLIDE? 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’” (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Philippians 4:13, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 6, 2002

This sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2002 and it deals with the new beginning Peter had in John 21 after his previous denials of Christ. God always has a plan for our lives after a failure.

A New Beginning GNLCC 1/4/2002 Psalm 89:1-8 Luke 22:54-62 John 21:15-19 Have you ever swore that you would never do something only to discover that later on you did the very thing that you said you would never do? Now that can be a good thing when you did something positive that you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-18, Luke 22:31-34, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The High Ministry Of Lamp Dressing

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This message is concerned with the importance of living a clean and godly life.

NOTE: I TOOK AN OIL LAMP AND LIT IT JUST PRIOR TO READING THE TEXT AND ALLOWED IT TO BURN THE ENTIRE TIME THAT I PREACHED THIS MESSAGE. THE EFFECT WAS VERY GOOD ESPECIALLY WHEN I GOT TO THE POINT ABOUT THE WICK AND THE OIL OF THE LAMP. Exodus 30:7 KJV And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 18, 2015

Segmented Narrative Sermon focusing on a presentation of the Gospel.

JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING JOHN 1:29-51 SEGMENT 1 (p) Demas waited by the side of the road in the shadows. He had his spot picked out perfectly… it was his normal spot. He could see the road coming down from Jerusalem, but none of the travelers could see him. He had done this several times ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Much From So Little – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 9

Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 2 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

Second message in a series preparing us for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION WASHING THE FEET OF THE DISCIPLES TEXT: John 13:1-17 John 13:1-17 KJV Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonstrating Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020

Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cry Of My Heart: A Prayer After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME

THE CRY OF MY HEART: A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME THE MESSAGE THE CRY OF MY HEART : A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 1.TRANSFORM ME It is very important that we pray that God should transform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justice From Within

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:49-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Bible Kisses: A Valentine's Message

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 26, 2001

A topical message on the many uses of the word "kiss" in scripture.

Popular culture has a lot to say about kisses. Radio airwaves are filled with songs about them, and teenage hearts are filled with thoughts of them. But the kiss is not strictly the domain of youngsters and songsters. A kiss is an expression of affection, an evidence of love. Society has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Out Doesn't Mean Giving In

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Have you ever wanted to just give up? Sometimes, wouldn't it seem easier to simply give in? If you have ever felt this way in life, then this message is for you.

I. Text: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” A. God expects us to give of ourselves, give of our time, give of our finances. But one thing He doesn’t require of us, and that is to “give in!” 1. God is not in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Giving Just For Jesus

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

We must be willing to joyfully give our all to the Lord.

Jesus asks an awful lot of His followers. He asked His disciples to give up their businesses and their homes to follow Him around the countryside for three years. He asked a rich young ruler to sell everything, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. He asks us to take up our cross and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Chapter 20 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 1, 2001

John Chapter 20 explores the appearances of Jesus immediately following His resurrection.

John Chapter 20 John 20:1-9 The first day of the week, that’s Sunday. This is the best explanation I know for when the Sabbath Day changed! The Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday when Christ arose from the dead. Christ was dead during the Sabbath Day; He became alive on Sunday, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist