Sermons on superstition: showing 46-60 of 1,114

Preaching The Good New

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

The Salvation Of A Scarlet Woman And The Nature Of True Worship

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship.

Text: Scripture Reading: John 4:3-30, 39-42 The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship. Jesus was concerned about a certain village of people that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2001

Where the power of communion comes from

August 19, 2001 The Power of Communion Some of the most dangerous things in life are things that don’t look dangerous. Take for instance a cigarette lighter. When my brother was young, he was enamored by the orange glow that it would make when it was pushed in. So one day, while my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, His People, The Local Church

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2017

Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local church.

Revelation 1:9-20 Jesus, His People, the Local Church 3/5/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Nots Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What is your attitude when you pray? Before Jesus tells us how to pray, He tells us how not to pray.

“The highest activity of the human soul.” That’s what the great expository preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones said about prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things we will ever do in our relationship with the Lord. It is so essential to who we are as Christians that one commentator compared it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Longius

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

An Easter Monologue from the eye of "Longius" the traditional name for the centurion who thrust his spear into Jesus side.

Hey, do buddy, yeah you in the front row, you don’t see and Pharisees around do you? Ok, Hi, I am Longius and I am a Roman Centurion. These are strand days indeed. I’ve traveled the world in the service of Rome and Tiberius our Emperor and General. I’ve lived a life of great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

God Confirming Paul's Message By Miracles Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2017

When our Lord performed miracles He usually had at least three purposes in mind: (1) to show His compassion and meet human needs; (2) to teach a spiritual truth; and (3) to present His credentials as the Messiah.

This July 8, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: God Confirming Paul's Message by Miracles (Acts 19:11-12) Acts 19:11-12 (KJV) 11 And God wrought special ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Full Land Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016

We are to worship only the God of Israel and do so only in the manner revealed in scripture. We are not to amass wealth for our please and security, but to find our treasures in the Lord.

Isaiah 2:6-11 A Full Land 8/13/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction In our previous passage we were given a vision of what the final Mt. Zion will be like. Some day, the people of all nations will stream to the mountain of the Lord, i.e. to Jerusalem. There they will walk in his ways, learn from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 16, 2009

Redemption was necessary because of our sinful condition. It was purchased by the blood of Christ. And it stirs us to serve Him.

To receive free weekly sermons by email, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ THE SCANDAL OF THE CROSS For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Second Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

The second commandment is talking about the Idol worship. God is against all kinds of Idol worships. YHWH is the only God to be worshiped all over the world.

Second Commandment Ex 20:4-6 Introduction: This second command precedes all other eight commandments. In God’s sight the Idol worship leads to all sins. If a person keeps himself away from Idol worship, he will keep himself from every sinful life. 1. NOT TO MAKE ANY IDOL V.4. It is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Bff Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2020

Jesus showed up 4 days late for Lazarus' funeral. Why? And what can that mean to us as Christians?

Social Media (texting/twitter/etc.) has created a whole new set of terms. These terms are called “acronyms”, and they’re basically abbreviations of common phrases. For example “LOL” means (wait for the audience to respond) – that’s right “Laugh Out Loud.” LOL is simply shorthand for a term that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-53, John 12:1, John 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Halloween: A Christian Perspective

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 24, 2002

What’s a good Christian way to view this day of "horror"?

Halloween: A Christian Perspective Deuteronomy 18:9-22 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [1] the fire, who practices divination or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lords Supper: A Spiritual Banquet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2016

By first looking at the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, we can then move on to understand the truths associated with it.

The Lord’s Supper: A Spiritual Banquet (Mark 14:22-25) 1. Mark’s account is by far the shortest account of the Lord’s Supper. Even Paul’s account in I Corinthians 11 is longer. The Lord’s Supper has always been an important and distinctive part of Christian worship. Early in church history, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sabbath Healing At The Pool Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2015

The miracle of the man who had been lame for 38 years has many unique and unusual aspects; One is the question which Jesus asks him: "Do you want to be healed?" What would your answer be?

5 31 15 The Sabbath Healing at the Pool John 5:1-18 When you are sick for a long time, what is your hope? I want to get well; if you are a person of prayer, you would be praying for good health. If you were paralyzed for 38 years, would you have lost hope of ever walking again? The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist