Sermons on Burn Out:

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Joy Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

I want to talk to you today about joy in spite of any circumstances. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you call your answering service and they tell you it’s none of your business. When you put your pants on backwards and they fit better. Been ther

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON JOY Romans 5:1-11 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about joy in spite of any circumstances. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you call your answering service and they tell you it’s none of your business. When you put your pants on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Sell Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025

Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23, Proverbs 12:22, Ephesians 4:25, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 3:15, John 3:33, 3 John 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Three Strikes, You're Out! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Israel missed each opportunity God gave them. Each time Amos interceded, God held off on afflicting them. Finally, He had enough—He afflicted them with almost complete destruction. God is faithful to respond to the intercessory prayers of His people.

1. The first pitch was a fastball of grace. 2. The second pitch was a fastball of mercy. 3. The third pitch was a changeup of affliction. AMOS 7:1-9 I think everybody here knows how much I enjoy sports. Mostly football, but I like other sports too. I like watching NASCAR. I’m a frustrated ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

Choose to reign with Christ or you will burn with Satan.

One morning, 4-year-old Kevin and his grandpa went out to buy donuts. On the way, Grandpa turned to Kevin and asked, “Which way is heaven?” Kevin pointed to the sky. “Which way is hell?” Kevin pointed towards the floor of the truck. Grandpa continued, “And where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Barefoot And Blessed

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2002

Answer the "burning bush". Go barefoot. Be Blessed.

Barefoot and Blessed (Name), did you get my message? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your answering machine? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your cell phone’s voice mail? (Name), did you get my e-mail? We live in the information age where ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samson's Revenge Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 6, 2023

Samson's revenge burns hot!

After a while in the time of the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, "Let me go into my wife into her room." But her father wouldn't permit him to go in. Her father said, "I really thought that you thoroughly hated her; therefore, I gave her to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

"I Know Whom I Have Believed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2010

A sermon about burning bright with the love of God.

2 Timothy 1:1-14 “I Know Whom I Have Believed” A couple of months ago, Clair, Mary Ellen and I decided we would have a cookout at Coolidge Park. So we went to the store, bought hamburgers and hot dogs, filled the cooler, purchased charcoal and… …because I was completely convinced that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Six Things In Hell We Need In The Church Today

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

A message for a burning desire of the church to get moving

Six things in Hell we need in the Church today Luke 16:19-31 1. Lost People: Luke16: 23…read Luke 14:23 And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highway and hedges and Compel them to come in, that my house may be full. Compel: what means he used is not stated, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is This Thing Called Freedom?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

The flame that burns in the heart of anyone that is a slave is FREEDOM.

"FOR THE LOVE OF FREEDOM" Jer. 31:3 Jer. 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Exo. 8:1 Then the LORD told Moses, “ Go to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘This is what the LORD says: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

3 Common Excuses For Ignoring God's Calling

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

God may be calling you. Are you being obedient or making excuses? Here are 3 common excuses used by Christians.

A small boy was eating pancakes and while no one was in the kitchen, he helped himself to some more topping. He used about half a bottle on one pancake and you can imagine the mess it made. His grandma returned to the kitchen to find the sticky aftermath. “Johnny,” she asked, “why did you use ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Compromise Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Methodist