Sermons on Houdini: showing 16-30 of 119

A New You… For A New Year

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2022

New Year is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons.

However, one reason a new year is wonderful is because many are more than glad to say goodbye to last year. • Due to some deaths in their families • Due to the death of good friends • Due to loss of jobs • Sickness • Disappointments • Due to the economy They are ready to say goodbye to last ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Amazed By Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Myers on Feb 12, 2007

Contributed in cooperation with Amazing Grace Sunday, a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5.19

Being Amazed by Grace Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Christ Church Cathedral, Sherman, TX i.“Amazing Grace” Movie opening this week: the story of two men and the spiritual and cultural transformation that happened when their lives met: John Newton, converted slave trader who was ordained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Releasing The Shackles

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Releasing the Shackles. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 16 verses 11-41 Ill: Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist; • Issued a challenge wherever he went: • He claimed he could be locked in any jail cell in the country, • And set would set himself free and he would do it quickly and easily. • He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-41

Denomination: Brethren

Reverent Submission

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2006

Obedience to the will of God following in the example of Christ Jesus should be the focus of every faithful Christian’s life.

Hebrews 5: 1 – 10 Reverent Submission Intro: Houdini, the great magician and escape artist was a master at escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets and even jail. The story is told of a small jail in the British Isles from which Houdini could not escape. He worked at the cell door for more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Delivered

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 13, 2005

A sermon which takes a look at why the children of Israel were delivered from Egypt.

Delivered Exodus 12:40-41 I. Delivered From Slavery 12:40-41 After 430 years in Egypt, God sent Moses to demand their freedom. When Pharaoh wouldn’t listen to what God had to say, the Lord sent plagues upon them..... The plague of blood, the frogs, lice, flies, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 16, 2014

In this sermon, we see how God worked through the prophets to get the building of the temple resumed and we see how God is always with us providing what is needed along the way.

Introduction: A. How many of you have seen the “Keep Calm and Carry On” Posters? 1. “Keep Calm and Carry On”- this slogan, printed on a colored background and topped with a royal crown, has cropped up everywhere. a. It is emblazoned on everything from totes and T-shirts to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Buck Stops Here Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the eleventh message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This looks at how the responsibility for the choices in our lives weigh on our own shoulders.

Introduction: "The buck stops here" is a phrase that was popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who kept a sign with that phrase on his desk in the Oval Office. The phrase refers to the fact that the President has to make the decisions and accept the ultimate responsibility for those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Open Doors

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Needs Your Hands And Your Compassion

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Little boy Jesus said: I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSNESS. Consider who Jesus could touch if HE HAD YOUR HEART, YOUR HANDS, AND YOUR COMPASSION?

GOD NEEDS YOUR HANDS AND YOUR HEART. COMPASSION? COMPASSION FATIQUE? MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Today we hear a lot about “PAY IT FORWARD!” I love this idea. When I hear ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 25:35-40, Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thin King Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Thin King Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 4 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When Your Lose Your Security Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to handle life when you start losing the things that provide you security.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID What To Do When Your Lose Your Security 1 Samuel 18:6-21:15 INTRODUCTION The scene is a four engine jet liner. The pilot’s voice comes on the intercom: "Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pollution In The Soul Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009

Jesus is confronted by the religious elite that His disciples weren’t washing correctly. Jesus tells the Pharisical hypocrites they have more problems than that to worry about.

Pollution in the Soul Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing The Shackles

Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 22, 2001

Jesus wants us to be free from the shackles that may be binding us.

Each person in this scripture from Acts is imprisoned in one way or another. The slave girl is imprisoned in her insanity and by her owners. Even though she says something good, she is enslaved to it. Paul and Silas go to pray and she begins following them. She says something positive and true, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The 4 Points: #4: I Need To Make A Choice. Story: Thomas & The Resurrection

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2024

THE 4 POINTS: #4: I Need to Make a Choice. Story: Thomas & the Resurrection - John chapter 20 verses 24-29 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thomas the absentee (vs 19 & 24). (2). Thomas the cynic (vs 25a). (3). Thomas the confessor (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • e.g. Ronaldo - Football • e.g. Picasso - ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Brethren

"Free Will - Choosing To Live, Serve, And Behave Like Christ" - Making The Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Apr 19, 2005

We choose whether to live, serve, and behave like Christ. In times of transition, our direction appears when weh make the decision to turn our lives over to Christ so that we can live, serve, and behave as He did.

“Free Will – Choosing to Live, Serve, and Behave Like Christ” Making the Most of Transition John 8:31-36, Roman 12:1,9-21 (quotes taken from the NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ April 17, 2005 Theme: Our freedom comes when we make a decision to turn our lives over to Christ so that we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Methodist