Sermons on Superstition:

Trapped In Idolatry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Nov 10, 2004

Reasons you should not be ashamed of the gospel.

Sermon Series: The Book of Romans 10/31/2004 Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel Text: Romans 1:16-23 Introduction: In Europe there is a book that is a “Christian” bestseller, that is being read by millions of church going people. It is having a major impact in the churches. The book is called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Help!...i'm A Gentile

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 10, 2006

God gave Paul a mystery to share with the world. Something for both Jews and Gentiles.

Sermon: Jesus, Help!...I’m a Gentile. Scripture: Ephesians 3: 1-12 Good morning... Today, I want to ask...Have you read your Bible any this last week? Have you at least picked out one verse and meditated on it during this last week? Have you read through that verse more than once...maybe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2006

The Thief, The Skeptic, The Believer

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 Easter Clip in PowerPoint. • It is so good to have everyone here this morning as we celebrate this Resurrection Sunday! • This is the day that we celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified on a cross for the sins of the whole world! • This is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Interpretation, Jesus Mission: Puppy Chow

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 8, 2007

Some quick hints for sound biblical interpretation. Also, discussion about Jesus’ earthly ministry being to Israel first and everyone else second.

A Christian couple from the south decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go inside. "How do you know they’re Christian puppies?" "Watch," says the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creator Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 21, 2012

As Christians we are called to be Christ-like. If we decide to worship The Creator instead of creation something supernatural happens in us and God’s Spirit will produce fruits in our life.

Genesis 1 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Thanks To God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, Philippians 2:1, Exodus 10:1-24, Galatians 2:20-21, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Testimony Against Motivational Speakers & Personal Development Gurus

Contributed by Chris Kanyane on Jul 25, 2011

The sermon is based on real personal testimony against motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches. All motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches believe in God. But what kind of God? Learn more.....

The 1990s period was an epoch period for me: I went to university, after four years of successful university studies began working. It was when I was working that I got exposed to a plethora of many ideas, or put it simply I came across self anointing ideas. To use the modern popular language I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

“Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Comfort One Another With Eternal Realities

Contributed by Mike Montoya on Jul 20, 2017

Summary: There is hope in life and hope in life after death. A Christian should not be ignorant and hopeless concerning dying as a child of God. Our hope is not an empty hope, it is based upon the eternal reality of Jesus Christ being raised from the dead

Contents Introduction 2 Hope and Hopelessness 2 Ignorance and Sorrow 4 Homer and Hesiod 4 Arguments, and the Conclusion 7 Argument 1 - WE DO BELIEVE 7 Argument 2 - The Authority and the Order of the Meeting 8 Argument 3 - Revealing and the Rapture 9 The Conclusion - The rapture of the living and ...read more

Prayin’ Like A Pagan - Matthew 6:7-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 30, 2024

How would you naturally finish this sentence: “God already knows what you need before you ask him, therefore ____.” The conclusion Jesus finishes that sentence gives us great insight into how to pray in a way that truly communes with God, rather than just saying dry words.

Matthew 6:5-8 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Why Won't Anyone Believe Us? Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

Sometimes the message of the Gospel is as difficult for others to believe as a magical world beyond the wardrobe.

In the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, the wardrobe represents the barrier to belief. Beyond the back of that cabinet lay a magical world in which humans could be heroes and the fantastic was true. Lucy goes into the wardrobe and finds the back of it a gateway to a wonderful place called Narnia. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith And Healing

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Two miracles of healing show us how faith and healing relate to one another in Jesus’ ministry.

Psalm 112, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15, Mark 5:22-24,35b-43 Faith and healing I’m not sure how the gospel lesson for today got paired with two readings on giving. Even the Psalm for today contains the lines “ 5 A good man deals graciously and lends...” and “He has given to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican