Sermons on crazy:

We Must All Appear Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

You would think that the most certain appearance of our lives would be the one we would prepare for the most but the truth is that many are not prepared.

Life is filled with certain events that we want to make sure we don’t miss: jury duty, court appearance for a speeding ticket, April 15th. There will be tremendous consequences if we choose to ignore important appearances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-14

Nuts And Bolts Christianity

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2017

Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ!

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 (Call to Worship - Psalms 26:1-8) Title: Nuts and Bolts Christianity Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ! INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Carefully Taught

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 6, 2018

Racism, materialism, and all the other "isms" in our experience must be taught.

Carefully Taught Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: 1949 – South Pacific – song that nearly derailed the debut of the musical. “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. You’ve got to be taught from year to year. It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did Mary Consent

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2019

Was Mary willing to receive Divine seed or was she assaulted by God?

Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. It is very irritating when people who apparently do not know the Bible and may not have even read it come up with crazy stuff. It is more irritating when people who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 25, 2007

Message about stepping out as individuals and church and taking a risk for Christ.

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 of 2 Hebrews 11:35-40 Pastor Ryan Akers (Inspiration for this message came from Erwin McManus’ The Barbarian Way) Me- Cell Phone- never wanted one- always got annoyed with people who drove with them. Now I can’t live without it. VH1 TV Show- I love the whatever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

(Just Do Tha Doggone Thang)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017

IT`S MY FIRM BELIEF THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOME SAINTS WHO WILL WALK BY FAITH BECAUSE IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT AN EMPTY LOT AND SEES A HOUSE FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT A SINNER AND SEES A SAINT

Matthew 14:25-29 (KJV) 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

The Bible is the true living voice of God.

Title: The Voice Date: 4/12/15 Place: BLCC Text: 2 Timothy 3.16 CT: The Bible is the True Living Voice of God. Play clip Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wGPxSwqIl8 Those Crazy Christians FAS: A few years ago the Journal of Science published an article titled "On Being Sane in Insane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 3, 2012

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B

Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Follow Me Intro: Have you ever heard the expression, “to cook someone’s goose”? It actually began as a reference to a man whose last name means “goose” in Czech ---- John Hus. John was the pastor of Bethlehem Church in Prague where 3,000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fleeing Persecution (1 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2025

Should we walk away from those who don't want to hear the Gospel, or flee those who persecute us for it? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 21.

Are there situations to walk away from or even flee? What if people refuse to listen to the Gospel or worse, persecute us? Is mercy more important than sacrifice? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 21. Did David understand that eating the shewbread, putting hunger ahead of the letter of the law, was innocent ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Know If The Bible Is God’s Word Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 22, 2012

How can we know if the Bible is the Word of God?

How Can I know if the Bible is God’s Word? Does the Bible claim Inspiration? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Are the Apostles Trustworthy? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Is the History Accurate? Are the Prophecies confirmed? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe The Bible Is Reliable Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 11, 2018

An apologetic of the reliability of the Bible

Call Me Crazy – I Believe the Bible 11/1/15 Various Text Sunday AM Have you ever done anything crazy? I mean just ridiculous – even ludicrous! Like jump from a perfectly good airplane or go bungee jumping. One of the craziest things I ever did (and lived to tell about it) was lean out over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Inheritance Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 1, 2004

Part 3 in the series "Victory in Jesus." In this message you will learn how to reclaim your spiritual inheritance of friendship with God, blessings from God, and service for God.

RECLAIMING YOUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE Victory In Jesus – Part 3 Galatians 3 October 3, 2004 Introduction: It seems as if there is nothing too stupid for some people to try. Listen to some of these warning labels that have been placed on various products because of the stupid things that some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Galatians 3:1-3

Servant Leadership Part 10 - Community Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011

Servant Leaders build communities which are different from Institutions. They are able to provide the feeling of community living for the people.

Servant Leadership-Part 10 Community My topic for the past many sermons has been that of Servant Leadership. Yes, the leadership style that was advised by Jesus Christ when he said to his disciples “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Family Relations And Stressful Dinners”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 3, 2024

Hometown hero becomes one "rejected", by family and village. Ultimately Jesus was despised and rejected for our sake. Some quotes from Jesus: A Theography

In Jesus Holy Name July 7, 2024 Text: Mark 6:1a, 2b (Luke 4:29–30) Pentecost VII Redeemer “Family Relations and Stressful Dinners” Do you remember the story of Br’er Rabbit? The Uncle Remus folk tale is an African American trickster story about the exploits of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Lutheran