Sermons on Tarot Card:

The Thessalonians # 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A man had a friend who enlarged his business because his sales had increased to the point that a larger warehouse and sales office were needed.

Even though the move was a rather complicated and burdensome process, it was really a thing to be celebrated. For this reason, the man sent his friend some flowers on the day of his grand opening. The matter about the flowers, however, was poorly handled and the businessman received a bouquet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Place

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In Genesis 12 and 13 we learn two valuable lessons.

• In Genesis 12:10-20, Abraham is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during A TIME OF FAMINE to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). • In Genesis 13 we see Abraham recognizing his mistake of going to Egypt, and returning back to Canaan land. It was a big mistake for Abraham to leave Canaan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Peace: Overcoming Anxiety Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

Peace is the confidence that God is controlling your life. Peace is the confidence or the trust that God is wisely shaping the events of your life for your best and His best.

We’re in a summer sermon series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Angry? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 5, 2024

A series looking at the powerful words of James.

No Spin Zone: Anger James 4 October 6, 2024 Have any of you ever gotten angry when you’re driving? Not at the back seat driver or passenger, but at the situation on the roads. You know, it’s called ROAD-RAGE!! One website stated - - - 70% of Americans admit they will tailgate, trying to get ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Throughout All Generations

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

The past “1000 Days” have been exciting.

Throughout All Generations “16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching With All Boldness And Without Hindrance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2025

Acts 28:17-31 teaches us that, though the messenger of the gospel may be bound, the word of God is never bound and advances sovereignly to harden the rebellious and save the elect until the kingdom of God is consummated.

Introduction A “cliffhanger” is “a dramatic ending to an episode of a serial, leaving an audience in suspense” (Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson, eds., Concise Oxford English Dictionary [Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004] n.p.). Cliffhangers have been a staple of television since the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of The Manger

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 24, 2025

Christmas Eve Message

Title: The Miracle of the Manger Script: Mt 2 & Lk 2 Type: Advent Series Date: Christmas Eve 2025 Intro: Christmas is all about the joy of finding the Miraculous hidden in the mundane. Back in 2018, a French family found an unexpected treasure. There was a vase, that had been kept in a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Stress, Anxiety, And Burn-Out

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to FOCUS ON GOD AND TO TRUST HIM TO meet their needs.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 53:4-5 (Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows;…and with his stripes we are healed); Job 14:1 (Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble); Matthews 6:25-3 1. ANNOUNCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do Business Till I Come

Contributed by Les Mason on Aug 9, 2001

Are we truly about the Lord’s business or our own?

DO BUSINESS TILL I COME SELECTED SCRIPTURE START: LUKE 1913 A. In the Parable of the Minas we see some very critical points for the Christian 1. First, Our Lord is coming back – “until I come” a. Jesus is returning b. We are living in a day and age where most people don’t believe that  I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

You can’t outgive God

I Dare You 1. Prayer mtg. Preacher invited people to give testimony to their faith. Man tells story. Man lost job. Wife divorced. Living on street. Desperate, went into church, prayed. Put last $ into offering. 2. Man finished, congregation deeply moved, sat in silence. Woman in back row stood up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Valentine's Day Sermon

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-21

The Changing Challenges

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 4, 2001

This sermon deals with moving joyfully through life changes

The changing challenges: Judges 13-16 Beginning: Life challenges change as long as we live. At one time my biggest challenge was keeping my hair from messing up. Now all I want is for it to not fall out. I one time thought about finding a girl who would love me and marry me. Now my children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unimpressive Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ