Sermons on Craziness:

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006

JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006

The cross still is powerful

POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18 I. 10 Yrs. PASTORING, 16 Yrs. PREACHING, 23 Yrs. SAVED & COUNTING A. Always Inadequate Preaching about the Cross 1. Great Sermons, messages 2. But yet not quite satisfied B. Been preached millions of Times 1. Still Love to Hear It 2. Story of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

If Jesus was truly 100% man, how is it that He performed so many miracles of inhuman strength? PRAYER

The Power of Prayer If I told you that I could show you how to make millions of dollars like Donald Trump in one easy step, would you listen and do it? Guys, if I told you that I could show you how to win any girls heart with one simple action, would you do it? Girls, if I told you that you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Nathan Bounds on Dec 15, 2005

Learn to expect God to do that which is extraordinary. The Unexpected!

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED John 11:1-8; 14-17; 20-46 Expect - To look forward to, to anticipate, to look forward to the occurance of. Unexpected - That which is not expected What do you expect to happen when you come to God’s house? When was the last time you came to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persist In Prayer

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005

A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But It Hurts

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Nov 5, 2009

This is a mini sermonette prepared for a tag team preaching.

But it hurts! Romans 5:3-4 ? Paul, are you crazy? What do you mean we should rejoice when we are faced with tribulations and trials? You don’t know my pain. You don’t know what I have to go through on my job, with my children, in my marriage, and how I have to rob Peter to pay Paul … You mean to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Nicodemus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 20, 2015

Imagine cuddling the body of Jesus Christ! Joseph begged for the body of Jesus Christ from Pilate while Nicodemus hugged His Body! Listen!

Cuddling HIS body! John 19:39”Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Launghter

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2014

The best kind of laughter comes as we learn to wait patiently on God’s promises!

Laugh with me… Genesis 21:6 Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me."7 And she added, "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age." Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Easily Angered

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 21, 2013

God can do wonders and mould us fabulously only when we truly cooperate with Him!

DAY 15 of 40 days of fasting! Join to experience His Power! Not easily angered! 1 Corinthians 13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. This devotion has a prophetic word for each one of you that will affect your personal life, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Treasures!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2014

Did you know God is masterful and a specialist in this area of deeply hiding the best? He never flaunts the gifts!

Strawberry! Isaiah 45:3”I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Crazy title! Well, let’s stick to it! I like those cookies that has a hard coating on the outside; yet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Conguers All!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 15, 2014

Do you hate your enemy? That's logical, but not biblical.

"I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and have never seen the day when I did not pray for them." — Robert E. Lee Matt 5:43-48 43 Ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Yet

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2013

YET….read it again YET, there were people who did not dare to join them!

Acts 5:13”……..Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.” Observe, this scripture opens with the word ‘yet!’ If you scroll backwards in the same chapter, you would read of the death of Ananias and Sapphira who lied to Peter. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Midnight Vigil! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2013

Let me reiterate, passion keeps you awake! Passion wakes you up early!

Lamborghini! Psalms 119:62 ‘At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.’ John Abraham, Bollwood actor has an ‘adrenaline rush’ for exotic cars; among the fleet of cars and bikes he owns was added the latest ‘Lamborghini.’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013

When was the last time, you volunteered to help the youth team, without being told about it?

Even more! Philemon 1:21”I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!” All we get to hear today in the corporate corridors is ‘what do I get out of this?’, ‘what is it in for me?’ ‘no one dare take advantage of ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith For Family Crises Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

What you want is what you get!”

Text: Matthew 15:21-28 MSG “From there Jesus took a trip to Tyre and Sidon. They had hardly arrived when a Canaanite woman came down from the hills and pleaded, “Mercy, Master, Son of David! My daughter is cruelly afflicted by an evil spirit.” Jesus ignored her. The disciples came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal