Sermons on superstitious: showing 61-75 of 782

Symbol Of His Blood

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

A communion message.

SYMBOL OF HIS BLOOD Matthew 26:28 INTRO: The New Testament writers placed great importance on the symbol of the blood of Christ. His blood represented his life given freely for us. Some people relate almost superstitiously to the idea of the blood of Christ (and the cup which symbolizes it). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To God And Obey His Loving Direction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2024

Listen to God in the first place, and maybe God won’t have to bail you out of bad situations that you create for yourself.

Saturday of the First Week in Course 2023 Today’s Gospel is one of the most gripping portrayals of Jesus’s ministry we have from St. Mark. Why is that? In just five verses, we see Jesus, in the area of Capernaum, teaching a large crowd in one of his favorite amphitheaters, a natural one by the Sea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 Samuel 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 10:1

Denomination: Catholic

Speaking The Truth From Our Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2016

To speak from the heart means that our hearts must not just be on fire, but also enlightened by the fullness of revelation

Thursday of 17th Week in Course In our two and a half year look at the “Joy of the Gospel,” we have been considering Pope Francis’ words about preaching. Today we have two parallel readings about the response to the preaching of Jeremiah and John the Baptist, and on the surface, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Occult

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

❶. Definition of the Occult ❷. Characteristics of the Occult ❸. Who Gets Involve in the Occult ❹. Why Such an Interest in the Occult ❺. What Does the Bible Say

Today occult philosophy embrace every area of our society. - Police departments request psychics to solve crimes. - College students are addicted to fantasy games (Dungeons and Dragons) which introduce them to the world of the occult through role-playing. - Well-known science fiction writers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Message I Can Believe

Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005

Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006

Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Ark Is Returned And Samuel Leads Israel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

God’s sovereignty is shown in the way he brings the Ark back to Israel and in the way he brings victory over the Philistines

The Philistines have had the ark in their possession for 7 months. During that time they’ve suffered all sorts of disasters. People have broken out in lumps, some have died. At least one of their idols has been knocked down and destroyed. And eventually they decide it’s time to get rid of this ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Give Peace A Chance!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010

The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

H2o (Honoring And Obeying Is Equal To Life)

Contributed by Carl Lazarus Lazarus De Guzman on Mar 23, 2011

Children must Obey their Parents in the Lord and Honor their Mother and Father in General.

Outline: Introduction: Background of the Book of Ephesians Propositional Statement: We must all obey the people of the Lord and Honor all people for this is right I. First command of Paul—Children obey… a. To whom will obey?—Parents in the Lord b. Why to Obey?—for this is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pick Me Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Part 2 in 4 part series on the Lord’s Prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 2 of 4 “Pick Me!” Monday, August 08, 2005 Matthew 6:9b-10, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” 1. God includes us. • Were you ever picked first for anything? • I was left off a baseball team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spirit Of Lying Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forbidden Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The God You Can Know Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 14, 2008

J Sidlow Baxter says God is a mystery, yet God says in Jeremiah 4: 23-24 that you and I can understand and know Him, knowing God is a process, you must seek Him and get to know Him by experience and divine revelation

The God You Should Know Jer. 9:23-24 J Sidlow Baxter: “God is the greatest of all mysteries and the greatest of all realities” In spite of the mystery God is a God that you can know Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Jer 29:13 And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

A Biblical Perspective On Halloween

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 21, 2001

Removal of fear of Halloween with the Word!

A Biblical Perspective on Halloween Deuteronomy 18:9-22 Col.2:6-10, 3:1-6 What’s this hubbub all about Re: Halloween? Think with me, how do the ancients think? Many of us today even grow up being afraid of the dark, right? What about the old days, when they do not have electricity to light up the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22, Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Jesus Left Behind Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2003

Discover the six things Jesus left behind before he ascended into heaven.

During the past 2 Sundays, we’ve looked at who Jesus was and why Jesus came. We concluded that Jesus was more than an influential religious leader and a moral teacher, but that He was the Son of God, equal to God. We found the purpose for his coming was to free mankind from the poverty of living ...read more

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