Sermons on Adapt:

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Revival

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Some thoughts on keeping the gospel flowing from Colossians 4:2-6; preached in preparation for revival services (Outline and material adapted from Lindsey Garmon in Carolina Christian Magazine, article entitled "Is the Message Flowing?")

Introduction: Somewhere, sometime, somebody shared the “good news” of what Jesus did for you at the cross and the tomb! Who was that person or persons? How did that process occur for you? How grateful we are that someone helped us to come to the gospel! Obviously, in that process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is It Worth To You? Ph. 3: 7-11

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. Adapted from a sermon by Dana Chau.

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. My background is auto repair and after 36 years in the business and watching other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Easy, It's Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2012

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 9:15 talking about the gift of gifts (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon called "Praise God for the gift of gifts" at http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2247.htm)

Introduction: During a British conference on comparative religions several decades ago, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[change] 1937, A Sermon For The Elderly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 6, 2012

Adapted from [Change} Smelly Socks the Sermon, this is a sermon for use in rest homes. Again it touchs on teh point that Christchurch our city having been hit by a series of earthquakes is by and large being demolished and rebuilt. Alot for the elderly to

Rest Home service sermon. If you were born on 1937 and I guess that some of you may have been. There was a fair number of interesting things that happened in that year, my own parents were born, if you were born prior to 1937 you will probably remember this stuff. Disney released “Snow White and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Crowd On Good Friday Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016

Disappointed with Jesus- Who was Jesus for... (Material adapted from Mickey Anders at: http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/NT/01-Matt/Matt-21.01-11-WhoIsThis-Anders.htm)

HoHum: Ever played the game where go up behind someone and cover their eyes with our hands and ask, “Quess who I am?” WBTU: Read Matthew 21:7-10 When Jesus came that Palm Sunday, he seems to be playing a game, "Guess who I am." Vs. 10- Who is this? I believe this question helps us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thou Shalt Laugh

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2014

A sermon on humor focused on the birth of Isaac= he laughs (Outline and much material adapted from Dr. Robert Lee Hill at: http://community-christian.org/sermons/GodWantsYoutoLaugh_092610.pdf)

HoHum: A wise man said, “Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them miserable, but not enough to make them joyful. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Anchors For The Suffering

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

5 anchors for the suffering to keep them firm and grounded (Adapted from John Mark Hick's book, Yet Will I Trust Him) * This is a 2 part sermon so it has 2 introductions (HoHums)

HoHum: We all want to be good comforters- “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 8:32, Psalm 22:1, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:18-23, Hebrews 10:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Purpose And Meaning In Life, Regardless Of Age Or Circumstances

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This is an adaptation of a sermon shared Oct. 2000 by Brian Bill that builds upon 6 statements of purpose that he identifies in the writings of the Apostle Paul. When actualized, these purposes provide meaning to life regardless of one’s age or circumstances.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) A truck driver was hauling a load of 100 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Famous Last Word On Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024

Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:1-9, Revelation 22:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Successful Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

The Bible presents four concepts that are important to grasp is we are understand God's commitment to our success (Material adapted from Dr. Charles Stanley's book, Success God's Way)

HoHum: Moved from Cincinnati to Johnson in January 2022. Looking to help with Kingdom work so applied for and accepted the position here at Louisville Christian Church. When told this to friends and family they would say, “Okay, that will be a challenge, of what benefit is this going to be?” I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Joshua 1:7-9, John 10:10, Luke 9:24-25, Nehemiah 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silent Savior Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2023

Let's talk about the Silent Savior from Isaiah 53:7-9 (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-silent-savior/)

HoHum: 15 years is a long time to spend in prison, especially for a crime one did not commit. Joseph Webster, 41, was released from Davidson County (Nashville, TN) jail on November 10, 2020 and reunited with his mother, sons and other family members after the state approved a petition to overturn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Matthew 26:63, 1 Peter 2:21-23, John 18:38, Luke 23:14, John 19:30, Matthew 27:57-60, Romans 5:8-10, 1 John 4:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage: My Role, Your Role Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Part two - wife’s role.

My Roles vs. Your Roles Part II Introduction Last week I dealt with the attitude men have towards the roles they play in their marriage. The take home point was that based on Scripture men are to love their wives as Christ loved the Church. In that message I also shared with you the story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better To Die In The Land Of Promise, Than To Live In The Land Of Despair

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

Every promise of God is yes and amen to those who believe it and go for it.

Ex 1:13-16, 3:7, "Better To Die In The Land of Promise, Than to Live In The Land of Despair!" Num 14:3 "Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?" 4 So they said to one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7, Exodus 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal