Sermons on Cut Off From The Living:

The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025

The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Ticks You Off? Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Mar 17, 2013

What really ticks you off? Selfish reasons, bullied, pouting OR the injustice of innocent people or the poor. Do you turn a blind eye or take a stand?

WHAT TICKS YOU OFF? 3-17-13 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 19:45-48 INTRODUCTION: What are some of the things that tick you off in life? It is an honest question. Is it those who cut you off at the street corners, or those that pull into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Worship The Living God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. It explains the relationship between a Prophet and his God.

Theme: I worship the Living Lord Text: Jonah 1:1-9 Jonah answered them, “I am a Hebrew. I worship Yahweh, the God of heaven. He is the Elohim who made the sea and the land.” (Names of God Bible). Introduction: The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Take Off Your Mask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 4, 2021

Written in 2020, this message applies to all fear; but especially addresses fear of the Corona Virus. Fear is part of the human condition; but our fears would cease if we would place our hope in Jesus Christ, instead of our false securities.

I’ve entitled our sermon for this morning, “Take Off Your Mask and Be Unafraid.” All of us want to feel as though we have a good handle on life and that nothing ever shakes us; but in reality, we are fearful creatures. So, what are some common fears we might see? Well, some people fear growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 9, 2002

Having pursued understanding and received grace, Paul calls us to live on another level. It begins with living a life of love, which requires that we continually put off the old and put on the new.

Live a Life of Love Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:25-5:2 In the film "Grand Canyon" an immigration attorney breaks out of a traffic jam and attempts to bypass it. His route takes him along streets that seem progressively darker and more deserted. Then the predictable nightmare: the man’s fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 17, 2010

They were saying, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’

“The Valley of Bones.” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC 24 Jan 2010 Ezekiel 37:-1-14 The Books of I and II Kings were written about the period leading up to the Babylonian exile to show the people how their plight was the result of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Living

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010

Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020

God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lumberjack God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019

John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Humility Which Leads To Repentance: Living A Pure And Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding."

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, Romans 13:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

“Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Baptist

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2004

There are no short cuts to spiritual maturity because what God promises He will provide, if you have Jesus on the inside you can stand whatever is on the outside.

A lot of Christians are getting tired of weak Christianity they have and as such they have been asking questions on how they could make progress from their present level. They ask how they could obtain power. Therefore, the focus of this message is to supply answers to these questions, which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal