Sermons on Breaking Out Of A Slump:

John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pure Worship

Contributed by Mark Thometz on Aug 27, 2012

Sometimes we want to put our worship of God in a box that we only break out on Sunday mornings. Worship, however, is much bigger than that.

I grew up in what I would consider, lower middle class. In the schools I went to as a kid there were really 3 levels of kids when it came to income. You had the rich kids. These kids had a Playstation AND N64, which were big when I was kid. They had huge houses and a TV in every room. Then you had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Spiritual Incubation

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2019

The process of chick development closely resembles that of believers developing into the nature of Christ. 3 similarities: their beginning, the need for brooding, and their maturity empowering them to break out of their limitations.

THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL INCUBATION Mt. 23:37; Lk. 13:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was at a large Starbucks in Los Angeles. He reached in his coat pockets and pulled out a tiny piano and a medium-size rat. The rat began to play the piano. A crowd gathered, amazed. 2. “That’s nothing,” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Savings Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Many of us spend $1.10 for every $1 we make. The result is something breaks in our house or in our life and we are incredibly stressed out.

I want to talk about creating margin in our life this morning. Margin is when we have a little extra space that allows you to breath. It’s when I have a few extra minutes to enjoy life. Or when I have a few extra dollars beyond just paying the bills to devote to things that matter. Whether we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

Embrace Productive Rest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To redeem our time like Jesus, we must embrace the God-designed rhythms of rest that are surprisingly productive for our goals and our souls.

You know how we're always on the go, right? School, homework, sports, clubs, chores, friends, family... it's like we're always running a marathon. But have you ever noticed how Jesus, in the Bible, was always taking time to chill out? Let's look at Mark 6:30-32. The disciples were super busy, just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Work-Life Balance, Mindful Relaxation, Efficient Breaks, Restorative Sleep

How To Walk

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Veil Is Gone, Inner And Outter Court

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2018

We can come boldly to the throne of God, the veil is gone. You can be a friend of God.

THE VEIL IS GONE, COME ON IN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson.) 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Luke 6:38, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Anything Good Come Out Of This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 13, 2025

Can anything good come out of this? At some time or another, we all face this dilema. But thanks be to God the Bible is filled with evidence of him turning impossible situations around, over and over again.

John 1:43-46 KJVS The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. [44] Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Forgiveness Of Sins, Get Out There And Do It! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 20, 2011

In the locked room, Jesus gave them the go ahead,to tell the good news about the forgiveness of sins, we have the go ahead also.

Experience counts for a lot it’s one of those things that we give a lot of weight to. Was Edmond Hillary famous for doing the ordinary, being a bee keeper, no but for being the first man to climb Mount Everest, what a man, what an experience, or Neil Armstrong, none of us would remember him if it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overcoming The Odds With God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

No matter the difficulty, God is greater than the opposition. What the world calls impossible becomes possible when God is involved.

OVERCOMING THE ODDS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29, Isaiah 43:2, Philippians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Life is often filled with challenges that seem insurmountable. Whether it is a personal battle, financial struggle, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Lesson 4) Elijah: An Encounter Out Of Discouragement

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Elijah ran into the desert because Queen Jezebel threatened to kill him. He encountered God, not in a mighty force to destroy the evil rule of Jezebel, but in a still, small voice to send Elijah back into service.

A. INTRODUCTION: I KINGS 19:3-18 1. Miraculous food. God provided for Elijah’s needs. "The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook" (I Kings 17:6). 2. Miraculous source. "The barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Home From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

The concept (Bright Sunday) is that Jesus was having fun showing up for the disciples, here as they headed home, he walked with them, and they recognized him in the breaking of the bread.

Today is Bright Sunday. Easter is a Holy Day, a day when everyone comes to church. Today is the day when the Christian believers come back to celebrate, because we are now in Easter Tide – the time between the Resurrection and when Jesus Ascended into heaven. After the Ascension, we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Viii: Surrender Epitomized By Paul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians carry the name of Jesus Christ wherever they go and to whomever they have opportunity to share the gospel message of God's love to the world.

PAUL EPITOMIZED SURRENDER . . . (Acts 9) If the gospel was going to smash through barriers of resistance in the First Century, there would have to be, as there has been in each century since the beginning of Christianity, a recognizable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30

Sound Out! Do We Have Hope?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2025

Is hope a verb? Or is it a noun? Hope is essential to our daily living. We must sound out to evaluate our hope patterns.

SOUND OUT: DO WE HAVE HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IS HOPE A VERB? IS HOPE A NOUN? *HOPE: optimistic state of mind, a feeling of positive outcome, a confident expectation in the promises and character of God, the object of desire. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12, Romans 15:13, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God