Sermons on Craziness:

Chase The Lion: Defying Odds

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

Over the next seven weeks we’ll look at II Samuel 23:20-23 from seven different angles. This week I want to look at it through the eyes of an odds maker.

Chase the Lion: Defying Odds November 7, 2006 Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled: Chase the Lion. Check out the series trailer @ chasethelion.com. Or watch the webcast @ theaterchurch.com. Over the next seven weeks, this series will explore seven lion chasing skills: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007

Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

To serve the Lord appropriately we need to be courageous and brave.

If you remember, last week I ended the service reminding everyone of who we were. As we saw in the scriptures that we “are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God,” being all of these things is a great privilege, but there is something else that we are. As the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding The Mistake Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

We can learn from the example of Moses that we must not let anger get the best of us.

Introduction: A. A man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his preacher. 1. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, the man exploded, “I missed again!” “How could I miss?” 2. With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Have A Wise Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

Lessons we can learn from men known for their wisdom.

I want you to think about something this morning. If you had to describe yourself in one word this morning, what would that one word be? If other people had to describe you using one word, what would that one word be? Think about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Does Happy or Grumpy describe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Seekers Deeply Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

We are ambassadors - never forget to which Kingdom we belong, but let us love the people of this world as much as Jesus loves them.

Loving Seekers Deeply: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:26-40 Intro: After the resurrection of Jesus, the believers experienced the incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit came power, which was evident in miracles and in changed lives and in the incredible growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Relations Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007

Whether we are a boss or a worker, a student, a homemaker, self-employed or retired, in whatever job we have, we should each insist on our rights in the workplace.

1. The first right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right heart (6:5-6) 2. The second right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right attitude (6:7) 3. The third right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right reward (6:8) 4. The fourth right every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Too-Good-To-Be-True Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007

Discover why Jesus’s reality proves God’s currency in this exegesis of one of the stangest verses in the Bible.

“The Too Good to be True Syndrome” Luke 24:36-49 TRANSITION FROM VIDEO (“What is God Like?”) And no doubt the disciples were getting a first-hand look at God as they looked at Jesus, not only during his three years of earthly ministry, but also in his post-resurrection appearances. In fact, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

But It'll Stink!

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

Awaiting the glory of God. Even when all seems lost, there is hope.

BACKGROUND: The Gospel of John was written by John the apostle around the year A.D. 90. He wrote this account in order “to bring people to firm belief in Jesus…and to anchor believers firmly in the faith” (E. E. Elliott, A Study of the New Testament [Newburgh, IN: Trinity Press, 1996], 130). He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Pew

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Examination

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 9, 2007

What better time for Christians to evaluate their priorities and make the changes that are needed for the upcoming year

story is told of a man who called the doctor and told the doctor that his wife was having problems of hearing and he wanted the doctor to check her out. So the doctor said check her out at home and see how bad it is before you bring her in. Man said how do I do that. Doctor said ask her something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Acts 17:11-20

Denomination: Baptist