Sermons on Craziness:

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Can These Bones Live? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2023

In this passage in Ezekiel we see the powerful and life-giving truth that God can bring hope to any hopeless situation.

Can These Bones Live? Good morning Maple Grove and welcome to week 13 of our series, ‘Such Things Were Written’ ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 MAN – this has been an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on Mary's pouring of expensive perfume on the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant worship, and how extravagant worship might be expressed by worshippers today.

If you have your Bibles with you today, please open up to John 12:1. We have been looking through the book of John and we took a break from the book of John during Christmas and now we are picking it back up as we go from Christmas to Easter. It is very appropriate to pick it up here at chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 6:12

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Walk By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 27, 2023

To walk by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Spirit.

How to Walk by the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 25-26, 2023 I have the joy of being married to my best friend. I’ve been crazy about Beth from the first day we met and am always amped up when I get the chance to be around her. This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023

The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Most

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Jan 21, 2001

A sermon on James 5:13-20.

Sermon on James 5:13-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 28.1.01; 4th Epiphany. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor’s homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, let us not be so satisfied with our salvation that we do not go further and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, John 20:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Somebody's Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001

An evangelistic sermon based on Peter’s Sermon on the day of Pentecost

Introduction If you get your ten year pin and your boss gives you a resume writing kit, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If the love of your life gives you a ticket to Paris for your birthday, and it’s one way, you know somebody’s trying to tell you something. If you ask your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God’s display of love and power demands a response.

- Everybody loves a good showdown. A tough battle... mano e mano, one on one. And since it’s the beginning of the new year which means there are hundreds of lists out there. I though I would take us down memory lane and come up with what I think are the top ten showdowns, or battles in American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

The cost of Compromise in an evil society

TAKING A STAND WHERE SATAN SITS - REV 2:12-17 AD 312: AFTER THE EMPEROR’S DEATH ROMAN GENERAL CONSTANTINE HAD HIS FORCES IN NORTHERN ITALY AT THE MILVIAN BRIDGE. HE STATED THAT BEFORE A BATTLE HE LOOKED INTO THE SKY AND SAW A FIERY CROSS: HE HEARD A VOICE SAY TO HIM, ’IN THIS SIGN CONQUER’. HE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13

Gathering The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

What attracts people to a pastor? The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. On the other hand, men such as Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

GATHERING THE FLOCK INTRODUCTION: A. WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A PASTOR? 1. The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. 2. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. 3. On the other hand, men such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

Outnumbered? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000

How to have faith when you're overwhelmed

Outnumbered? (Message #11of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) 1 Kings 18 October 8, 2000 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wished to die? Or perhaps just go to sleep – or start over again, as a new person? Life has been known to put that on people. Perhaps life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Vision

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2000

A sermon on Biblical discipline.

Vision Proverbs 29.18 May 7, 2000 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. There is an important understanding about the nature of Biblical preaching we must realize, if hearing a sermon is going to make a difference in our lives. Frankly, if I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: United Methodist

The 2nd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to deal with guilt. Mercy is God’s love toward men extended to free us from condemnation.

Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Hosea 1:1-2:1; 2 Kings 17:6-23 Last week we looked at the first illegitimate child born to Hosea’s unfaithful wife, Gomer. We noted that the child, whom the Lord instructed Hosea to name Jezreel, represented the first product of unfaithfulness, which is impotence, or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Ministry Stinks!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 16, 2001

Ministry is not always for fun and profit!

When Ministry Stinks! Everyone wants a mega-ministry. They want the largest Church or Sunday School. They want to be the evangelist or revivalist with the biggest numbers of converts or the highest rated TV show or network. They want to be the pastor that stays on the best seller list the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Room?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

Christmas in July

First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist