Sermons on swine keepers:

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"On The Other Side Of The Storm”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

Have you ever been caught in a storm and thought I should just pull off the road and wait for it to pass? Instead of waiting on the storm to pass you, why not pass through it to the other side.

I. The Promise A. Jesus gave his word that they were to go to the other side. 1. Earlier in the chapter Jesus teaches on the how important the Word of God is by using the parable of the sower and the reaper. B. Throughout Scripture we find the fulfillment of the promises of God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34. A). A PSALM OF PROCLAMATION. Psalm 97:1-12. I. This Psalm is not just another enthronement Psalm: but a declaration of the One whose kingdom has been - and is being, and will yet be - revealed in creation, providence, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why So Many Translations

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don`t Let The Devil Ride -If You Let Him Ride He Will Want To Drive

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 25, 2017

IN THE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY WE WILL EXAMINE 3 COURSES THE COURSE OF SATAN THE COURSE OF SOCIETY AND THE COURSE OF A SAVIOUR

Mark 5:1-10 (GW) They arrived in the territory of the Gerasenes on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. [2] As Jesus stepped out of the boat, a man came out of the tombs and met him. The man was controlled by an evil spirit [3] and lived among the tombs. No one could restrain him any longer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Monument Of Relationship Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007

First sermon of a six part series. I glean illustrations from multiple places. Many are not my own.

Monuments of Grace - Sermon One - The Monument of Relationship- Gen 28:10-22 Intro. A monument is a stone or a building that is set up to remember a person or an event. On July 3, 1775, he took on what was thought to be an impossible task. He became the commander of an army of rag-tag ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Demons Will Flee

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 4, 2024

This message looks at two "demon-possessed" men, discusses the translation "demonized," and provides a spiritual application on how to recognize the devil's activity, overcome Satan's attacks, and find deliverance.

I want to get us started with some observations and an illustration by Neil T. Anderson, the president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He says, “Psychologists and psychiatrists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis . . . But how can a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017

God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Angel Of Light: Satan's Strategy With The Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 1, 2005

How to spot Satan’s work in the church and strategy against Christians.

The angel of light: Satan’s strategy with the saints. 2 Cor 11:1-15 WBC 3/7/5pm Well- having not preached on him for ages I find myself covering Satan twice within 2 months! - last time was 15th May am. That was Satan’s strategy with unbelievers. How he tries to blind them about the gospel and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Still Want It

Contributed by Tawaunna Jones on Oct 27, 2004

Joshua 14:6-13 Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel.

Do You Sill Want It! Minister Tawaunna L. Jones Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel. God promised it to them when they were still in bondage. God said “He would take them to a land that was flowing with milk and honey. It would have cities that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrilege Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 5, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus Yahshuah. I come before you to speak to you about a subject of defiance,

SACRILEGE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 4, 2020) “Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that sayest a man should not commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:21-22, Luke 8:27-32

Denomination: Friends

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 3 – Psalm 121 – Can You Know The Lord Who Helps, Keeps And Guards? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 1, 2023

We have a faithful God who keeps us always. The Lord will guard all our ways, right through adversity. The testing of faith can only happen in a storm. It will never happen when all is calm and gentle. Angels have charge over us – so much help God has given to us.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 3 – PSALM 121 – CAN YOU KNOW THE LORD WHO HELPS, KEEPS AND GUARDS? [A]. FROM WHERE DO I FIND MY HELP? {{Psalm 121:1 “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From whence shall my help come? Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.”}} This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 34:8, Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 121:3, 1 Kings 18:27, Psalm 121:5, 2 Timothy 1:12, Psalm 91:10-13, Psalm 91:14-15, Psalm 121:6, Psalm 121:7, Romans 10:17, Ephesians 6:17, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 37:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sow That Was Washed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

What is counterfeit repentance, and what is true repentance?

SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 2:22 "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that swine in the scripture are a picture of unconverted ...read more

It's Not You, Jesus, It's Me

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2005

Many people value property more than God’s deliverance.

It’s Not You, Jesus, It’s Me Matt. 8:28-9:1 Nov. 6, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend 1 "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George a Before George can say his line, his girlfriend ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dudgeons And Demons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5: 1 – 20

Mark 5: 1 – 20 Dudgeons And Demons Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel