Sermons on Snake Handling:

Hard Questions Answered

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

In John Chapter 3 Jesus points us to the Prophetic Record that maps out Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In this golden chapter of the Bible Jesus lays out the path of salvation for Nicodemus and for the rest of us.

It Was No Secret Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:10-21 Luke 18:31:33 This week marks the fourth week in Lent as we travel with Jesus toward His passion and glory. At this time Jesus is preparing the Disciples for what lies ahead, namely His arrest, torture and crucifixion. After three years of ministry ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:10-21, Luke 18:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If The Moon Listened To Every Howling Dog?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2006

What would happen if the moon listened to every howling dog? How will we handle criticism? Critism is neither good or bad, it is how we handle it that matters?

IF THE MOON LISTENED TO EVERY HOWLING DOG? HOW WILL I HANDLE CRITICAL SPIRITS AND WORDS OF NEGATIVE CRITICISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. Illustration: I have this little thermometer, it is cheap, it is clamped to the measuring chart behind it. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017

Work hard at handling the Word of God because how we handle God’s Word determines whether we’ll be an approved worker or an ashamed wanderer.

Getting it Right 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2017 The Bible clearly says, “There is no God.” Does that surprise you? I’m not making that up. This strong statement comes as a direct quotation from Psalm 14:1. That’s a problem, isn’t it? How could the Bible, which is all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020

4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:6, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 23 - From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2023

The allegory of light and darkness is used widely in the bible. What does it signify? Are we walking in the light or still stumbling in the dark? This sermon will sure help us evaluate ourselves to see where we stand.

As we continue our study this topic of ‘Freedom from Bondage’ we recognize that it is indeed the will of God that His people should be liberated from every sin and bondage. In this chapter we will study the metaphor of light and darkness, which is widely used in the Bible to explain this concept of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Luke 19:8-9, John 3:1, John 19:39-40, John 4:7, John 4:16-18, John 4:28-29, John 8:12, Luke 19:2, Matthew 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

E Is For Elect Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "elect"

Introduction 1. Email funny by Ken and Shelia Bailey While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Message in a series of building a bridge to the community. This is talking about the power of the Holy Spirit and what we have to offer.

Note: I have used some other notes collected from other sermons over the years. Not sure who to reference but I am so thankful for their help. Building a Bridge to the Community: Power of the Holy Spirit Theme: to show the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit in winning our community to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Failure Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 29, 2016

The messages teaches Christians how to handle failure in such a way that we learn from it.

Annual Sermons Volume 1 freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com DEALING WITH FAILURE “Go tell His disciples, and Peter…..”Get Mark and bring him with you” (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Failure Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 29, 2016

The messages teaches Christians how to handle failure in such a way that we learn from it.

Annual Sermons Volume 1 freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com DEALING WITH FAILURE “Go tell His disciples, and Peter…..”Get Mark and bring him with you” (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Remote Control

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to get a handle on your future in this message on faith.

Remote Control How To Get A Handle On Your Future 4/28/04 I. Introduction Set up a Remote Control Obstacle Course. Have a volunteer maneuver the RC Car/Truck through the course. Tonight’s message is Remote Control: How to Get a Handle on Your Future. How many of ya’ll had remote control cars when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From the trials, models for handling our sin, guilt, and shame.

“Experiencing the Passion” Series Sermon 2: “Experience Complete Forgiveness” (From the trial scene) – March 12/13, 2005 My preaching partner old me about an old guy he talked to recently. This guy is nearing the end of his life and he is struggling. He is haunted by his sin – decisions ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Common Sense Of Christ

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 3, 2004

A look at how Jesus handled some situations while on earth.

The Common Sense of Christ Text: Mk. 2: 23 – Mk. 3: 6 Proposition: Jesus stopped the Pharisees on every occasion that they tried trap Him. Their striving to uphold the letter of the law caused them to miss the true intent of the law and Jesus proved it scripturally. If we view ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure Situations Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD

BIG IDEA: HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD INTRODUCTION: David was an expert at handling pressure situations; we’re not talking about sports (that’s all about competition and fun), but rather about the serious types of pressure that threaten our very life; It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible