Sermons on A Long Way Off:

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Off The Bench

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Fourth Commandment, Part 2: The Value of Sabbath in a Fast-Paced Society

God’s Day Off Introduction – Busy, Busy, Busy Tattoo Syndrome A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried a story about a basset hound named, “Tattoo.” One evening, Tattoo’s owner accidentally shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still attached to it. Tattoo didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Off Their Baby

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 15, 2005

Simeon and Anna have much to teach us with their interaction with Jesus.

SHOWING OFF THEIR BABY LUKE 2:21-40 INTRODUCTION... http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/mighty/simeon_37409247.html The years are catching up to me, Simeon thought as he made his way through the dirt-covered streets of Jerusalem. This was once an easy walk; in the corner of his mind’s eye he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

#1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Writing Off The Future

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014

Teaching Christian values without bringing our children to faith in the Risen Son of God, condemns them to eternal death. The Pharisees stand as a beacon warning Christians not to succumb to the lure of presenting Christian values.

“Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Better Off Dead” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019

Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

“Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Brethren

Better Off Dead? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Rip The Roof Off

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

commitment

Rip the roof off (Luke 5:17-20) Illus: 1 I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter . As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Off-Road Excursion Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Second of four messages which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 9, 2008 Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series. The Off-road Excursion Last Sunday morning we began a new sermon series called Jesus At The “Cross”roads and we looked at Jesus’ determination to walk the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brush It Off And Move On - Dealing With Rejection

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 27, 2018

This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will have to face rejection. What is the best way for us to handle rejection?

Scripture: Mark 6:1 - 13 (Call to worship - Psalm 48) Theme: Rejection - How do Deal With It Title: Brush It Off and Move On - Dealing with Rejection This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will face ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2024

When the Israelites stopped working on His House, God turned off the Blessings. It's time Christians got back to work on the Church of God. If we do, He promises He'll bless us!

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS Haggai 1:4-15; 2:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FAILING TELEMARKETER 1. I heard that leading up to Christmas, telemarketing companies were giving away Christmas Hams and having good reactions from those they called, except one telemarketer, named Larry. 2. He was given a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting Off And Putting On Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

This message taken from chapter 5 of my published book, "Our Spiritual Walk" deals with the preparations we make for our daily spiritual walk in Christ.

Our Spiritual Walk #3 Putting off and Putting on Ephesians 4:22-24 CHCC – June 22, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last few years, I have developed a habit of taking at least a 30 minute walk almost every morning. Sometimes I will use a treadmill we have set up in our bedroom and watch Andy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Off And Putting On

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Off Well Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 31, 2008

The Lord slowly moved Saul from enemy of the gospel to Paul, a full-fledged missionary with a message to the Gentiles. How does God move us out into ministry for Him? Learn some lessons from Paul and Barnabas.

As we’ve talked about through our study in the book of Acts, this is the story of the resurrected Jesus, working through his body to bring the gospel into the world. As the effort grows, so the attacks of Satan to thwart it morph and change. It’s like the enemy is trying to find a loophole that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel