Sermons on superstitions: showing 181-195 of 1,124

Do You Like What You See In The Mirror?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 28, 2021

Looking at ourselves in a mirror and then walking away and forgetting what we saw.

Sermon Title: Do you like what you see in the mirror? Scripture Text: James 1:17-27 ILLUSTRATION: How is it that the sunlight gives us such joy? Why does this radiance when it falls on the earth fill us with the joy of living? The whole sky is blue, the fields are green, the houses all white, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Rocks The Boat Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins.

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. In verses 1-3: God called Jonah to do a work in Nineveh, an important city ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope Laid Up For You Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

What Was The Sin That Caused The Boat To Rock? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2024

Evil was rampant through the area. God called a man to preach repentance. But instead of doing as he was instructed, he ran. How many Christians today are like that?

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. However, Jonah ran away from God. In verses one - three: God called Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of Peter

“PETER” TEXT: MATTHEW 14:22-32 Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004 This morning we complete our series on the disciples. It is probably fitting that we are dealing with Peter on Palm Sunday because Peter was the kind of disciple that was closest to Jesus. He was with him from the very beginning; and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 3, 2014

An examination of the internal and external evidence which testifies to the reliability of the Bible as God's Word.

Is the Bible trustworthy in its claim to be God's Word? I can definitely say that there are sound evidences to support the position that the Bible's claim to be Divinely-inspired is trustworthy. There are both internal and external evidences that the Bible is truly God's Word. The internal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dream Catchers

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

God isn’t looking for someone who believes in fantasies and legendary "Dream Catchers" like those of the American Indians, but He is looking for some Dream Catchers who will catch the vision of a work for the Lord.

DREAM CATCHERS By Pastor Jim May Among the Chippewa and other American Indian tribes there is a legend that goes something like this: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, John 1:4-12, John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Works Army

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2011

The Bible is full of passages that tell us what we should be known for and how we should act. The Bible is full of passages that command us to do good and be good and look after those around us. We are part of a “Good Works Army” and we are going to loo

The Good Works Army Titus 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION… Christians are known for (www.orcmagazine.com) If you were to Google the phrase “Christians are known for” what do you think the results would be? What are people who call themselves followers of Christ known for… whether good ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Christmases

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Messenger On Patmos Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2016

The analysis of Christ's messenger on Patmos as set forth in Revelation 1:9-11 shows us how he received the message.

Scripture At the end of August, I started a series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Love Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

No other word in the English language is so misused or misunderstood as the word LOVE. Looking to the Bible we can see what God says Love is.

What is Love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be best to use this Sunday for the Fruit of the Spirit, which is Love. What is Love? Well depending on whom you talk to you will get different answers. Back in the early 70’s we would remember a movie with Allie McGraw and Ryan ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonders Of The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

Of the many wonders of history, the Bible stands in a catagory of its own.

THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy. 3:16-17; Psalm 117:2; Mark. 13:31 Introduction. 1. The Bible is the Book of Books. 2. It is the rock upon which Christianity is built. 3. It is the Declaration of Independence from ignorance and superstition. 4. It is the Emancipation Proclamation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choice Of Cain Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

In this chapter we learn of the anquish that sin causes, why Cain’s offering was rejected by God and how his attitude reveals what was in his heart - and the choices he made because of that attitude.

Chapter 3 shows the fall of human kind and the infection of sin and the infiltration of sin. Chapter 4 shows the fall of the family and the impact of sin We move from unrepentant Cain to defiant Lamech Chapter 5 shows the attempts of man to counteract the fall while living in sin Overall chapters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel