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What Do You Expect From God?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 20, 2022

Paul tells us to expect trouble in this world, not riches and success.

5.22.22 Acts 14:8–22 (EHV) 8 In Lystra there was a man who was sitting down because he had no strength in his feet. He had never walked because he was lame from birth. 9 When he was listening to Paul as he was speaking, Paul looked at him closely and saw that he had faith to be healed. 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Pergamum: Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 24, 2021

Are we clinging to our faith in Jesus and His word as firmly and as stubbornly as the Christians in Pergamum did or are we guilty of trying to live a compromised life with one foot in the world and one foot in the church?

There was once a king who ruled over a vast city. He was feared for his might and loved for his wisdom. Now, in the heart of the city was a well whose waters were pure and crystalline from which all the inhabitants drank … except the king. He lived in a castle on top of a hill overlooking the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, 2 Peter 2:2-3, Philippians 2:15-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is The King Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 27, 2021

We have some stories around the world about how the Kings became gods of their tribes then became to their nations, for, ex., Zeus, King Rama, King Buddha became gods, and King Nebuchadnezzar established an Image in his likeness to be worshipped (Daniel 2).

Theme: Jesus the King Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Greetings: Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man, called Jim, Pastor told Jim: “Jim, it’s time for you to join the Army of the Lord. We need to see you every Sunday.” Jim replied: “Pastor, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment Leads To Contentment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 20, 2023

This is a sermon on Pergamos - it is a sermon that deals with our call, our character and our commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17; Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Commitment leads to contentment Theme: Commitment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! One of the greatest leaders of the past century was Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill served as the Prime Minister of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 9:23, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Lost Pursuit

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Jesus seeks the lost, saves the lost, and shouts for the found.

Sermon Idea Jesus seeks the lost, saves the lost, and shouts for the found. Introduction Max Misty and I lost our dear old dog, Max, a couple of years ago. It was terrible. He was very sick and we had to put him down. We stood by with our hands on him while the vet put Max to sleep. It was ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Urgent- The One True God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 2, 2024

This is the 211th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Titus.

Series: Action [#211] URGENT- THE ONE TRUE GOD Titus 1:1-4 Introduction: When Tharon and Tyler were living at home, their friends would come to our house and eat all of our food and then go do the same at the other guy’s homes. Not only did they eat our food; but they also would wrestle all ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use The Right Weapon For The Fight

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 1, 2009

Too often times we, as Christians, use the wrong weapon for the fight in which we are engaged. God gives to us special weapons to fight with when we are engaged in a spiritual battle

-The father of a girl that I dated in high school was an Army recruiter -When he found out that I was going to West Point, he gave me a lot of cool Army recruiting stuff. One of the items was a pin with the motto of the Army on it -It said, “Join the Army. Go to exotic lands. Meet new and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Another Hero

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH WHO THE REAL HEROES ARE.

HFL APRIL 11, 2010 ACTS 14;11-13 11When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13The priest of Zeus, whose temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Lies Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 9, 2009

The people of Lystra are held captive by not only false belief, but also by the spirit of darkness that they serve.

Common Lies that plague our lives: The check is in the mail. (Well, internet banking has made that one less popular) I’ll start my diet tomorrow. (No comment) We service what we sell. (I won’t mention any of the places you are thinking about right now) Give me your number and the doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Dont Need Superman

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 14, 2010

This sermon deals with Paul and Barnabus in Lystra, where the people thought they were gods in human form.

HFL APRIL 11, 2010 ACTS 14;11-13 11When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13The priest of Zeus, whose temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble King Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Palm Sunday

[from Christianity Today] Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Test your knowledge of that day’s events, recorded in all four Gospels, with these true or false statements. 1. According to the Gospels, the people waved palm branches when Jesus rode into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 30th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#30] THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF MINISTRY Acts 14:1-28 Introduction: What a week. It looked like the Governor was going to shut down Churches again; but she never used the words Houses of Worship- So as far as I am concerned, we are good to go. The ups and downs that we have had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Save

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

“Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Mistaken Identities Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Mistaken Identities” Acts 14:8-18 December 16, 2007 (NOTE: I began my message with a slide show of "celebrity lookalikes", which can be easily found via a Google search.) Mistaken identity can be fun…(SLIDE SHOW) This man was never really President; he is not Bill Clinton. Nor is this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free