Sermons on Baffling:

From Broke To Oak

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul’s Conversion

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The Christian life was meant to be far more than we allow it to be. But at this point we've got to add something. Paul was not only converted from - he was at the same time converted to ...but to what?

SAUL’S CONVERSION ACTS 9:1-16 For quite some time I had been encouraging each of you to bring your Bible with you to church...In fact I made you show them to me on many occasions. But besides just carrying it with you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16, Acts 9:15

Your Bible Is God-Breathed

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010

How the Bible is from God only

You are Blessed (Author Unknown) If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed. About 1/3 of the world does not have access to one. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day. If you have anyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Jesus said, “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” There is only one way to Heaven. And that is by accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

There was a magician who was hired to do his act on a cruise ship. He had been there for several years and did the same act over and over because the crowd was continually changing. He enjoyed the good life, spending most of his time out on the deck working on his tan rather than new tricks. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Going Away From God - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

People are not walking close to God anymore.

JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

Sight Unseen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

When the Risen Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, it was because Jesus wanted Mary to have a faith that went beyond the 5 senses. Jesus asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.

John 20:10-18 – Sight Unseen Today I am preaching 2 different sermons on the same passage of Scripture. That’s really the power of the Bible – there is so much good stuff in there. Two different people can preach on the same passage and get 2 completely different sermons out of it. The same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Proof Of Resurrection

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: God's Predestination” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

God in advance, independent of you, but knowing you, chose you!

SOMETIMES, we just don’t see how could ALL things could possibly work together for good – I mean SOME, yes. A FEW sure… but ALL? • We take Romans 8:28 & compare it with what’s going on in our lives and it’s easy to just not believe it! • So much can be just downright bad & painful. • The issues of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

The reality of resurrection.

What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hangin' On Tight

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

Today in the life of this church more than any other time in history we are faced with crossroads, one path leading to prosperity and another leading to a slow deterioration….either HANGING ON TIGHT to your commitment as a Christ Follower, or letting it g

OPENER: Game: Human Knots Great Small Group game. If you use a big group, separate them into small circles. Everyone squeezes together and grabs the hand of a person not standing next to them. They may not let go of the other person’s hands. So in order to untangle they must go over and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The [stand] Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 25, 2002

How can I stand as a godly person with discernment in a society that does not recognize spiritual success?

November 24, 2002 1Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates, 2then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When we pray “Thy kingdom come,” we’re stepping into a whole new level of relationship. We’re now recognizing that God is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. As King, He has a plan for our life and desires to rule with His Kingdom’s principles for His pu

A little boy was playing with his French fries, dipping one end of a fry into the ketchup then waving it like a baton in front of an imaginary marching band. Mom was gone for the day and so he and his father were enjoying a special moment together at a near by McDonald’s. The little boy seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Living In Their World Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006

In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005

This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: *other