Sermons on Craziness:

I Object!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Responding to common objections to Christianity from non-Christians

I Object! October 26/27, 2002 Intro: Last week I shared a story about a missed opportunity to share faith – my wife Joanne had been asked a question by a coworker which Joanne later recognized as being a place where she could have shared her faith. So this past week, Joanne took the initiative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Stephen’s martyrdom as a Thanksgiving sermon

God’s Story: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 6:8-7:60 Intro: A 4 year old boy was asked to return thanks before Thanksgiving dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking the Lord for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Patience – Hope In Action: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnational Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God is everywhere, with us always. The "incarnational stream" helps us live with/in God daily.

The Incarnational Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God? February 26, 2006 Intro: In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whatever went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had had a hand in it. Their parents ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Unexpected: The Last Part Of The Gideon Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we step back and see what God is doing.

God Unexpected: The Last Part of the Gideon Story Judges 6:33-8:4 May 7, 2006 Intro: God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

A discription of love

INTRO: Small children were asked, “What is love?” One little girl answered, “Love is when your mommy reads you a bedtime story. True love is when she doesn’t skip any pages.” Last week was Valentines Day. I felt the Lord put on my heart to speak on love. TITLE: What is Love TEXT: I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rut, Rot Or Revival

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

Sermon titled inspired by a collection of writings and sermons by AW Tozer, used in preperation for revival services this past April.

Intro: You know, in spite of the crazy weather we have had over the last few weeks, I live this time of year. Flowers blooming, longer days, getting to play t-ball with my son and practicing softball with my daughter. Not to mention all of the great sporting events during this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007

Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

"Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007

This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Heat Of Battle Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

In order to maintain joy as in this battle we call Christianity, we need to develop the marks of a good soldier of Jesus Christ

Joy in the Heat of the Battle Jailhouse Religion #6 Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: 1. As we have already found, Philippians is a rich resource for the Christian who is lacking in joy. 2. Because of Christ, every believer can experience true joy and fulfillment, no matter what is going on around ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Get Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 11, 2007

There are too many people who become recluse when we can’t get up. Instead of getting surrounded with people to help us, most of us try to eat the problem away or starve the problem away and stay behind closed doors.

I was chatting with my younger sibling brother this week and I told him what I was preparing my sermon for Sunday. I gave him my subject, “When you can’t get up.” He said, “Sing I’m satisfied with Jesus here and stay in bed.” After we laughed that one out he asked what it was really about. When I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Break The Law

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 9, 2008

Be concerned with the heart, not with rules of society. Don’t worry about things that really don’t matter

Matthew 15: 1- 2, 10 – 20 “Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus saying, ‘Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.’” Then He called the multitude and said to them, “Hear and understand: Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

“Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Enoch Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Third in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews, this sermon is about Enoch.

Chapter 2 Enoch It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God. — Hebrews 11:5 NLT In the early chapters of Genesis, especially chapter five, the Holy Spirit chronicles a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Family Dynamic Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jul 24, 2008

This sermon tells us that ministry is a family affair.

Redefining Relationships A New Family Dynamic Joshua 24:14-15 Lawrence D Vinson MINISTRY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR I.INTRODUCTION I realize that over the last eleven months of ministry here that I may sometimes come across as hateful towards the trends of this world. I realize that there are times ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ