Sermons on Detours:

Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Places

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

You can sometimes be placed in difficult situations but be in the perfect will of God.

Philippians 1:12 KJV But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Philippians 1:12 AMPLIFIED Now I want you to know and continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You're Going The Wrong Way!

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 11, 2009

We are all guilty of going the wrong way on the road of life, but we don’t realize is that we can lead our family on the same path and risk crashing into others who are going the right way.

On Sunday, July 26, 2009, while we were IN church, unbeknownst to me and my family, on the same road that I travel twice a day daily, while we were carrying on in the HOLY SPIRIT, there was something happening in the SPIRIT realm. Diane Schuler, drunk and stoned, drove 1.7 miles in the WRONG ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Challenge Of Grace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

ONE OF THE GREAT CHALLENGES FOR US TO FACE TODAY IS THAT GOD CAN LOVE US AND BESTOW HIS GRACE UPON US.

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: TWO COWS WERE GRAZING ALONGSIDE A HIGHWAY WHEN A TANK-TRUCK OF MILK ON ITS WAY TO THE DISTRIBUTOR HAPPENED TO PASS. ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRUCK IN BIG RED LETTERS WAS A SIGN THAT READ, “PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED, STANDARDIZED, VITAMIN A ADDED.” ONE COW ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warrior’s Divine Armor - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2010

Christ has forged an armor that renders its wearer perfectly safe against all spiritual warfare hurled against us. Christ used it when He was led out into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. It was thoroughly tested on Christ so that all who put it

EPHESIANS 6: 16-18 THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR’S DIVINE ARMOR - Part II [Isaiah 59:15b-17 / 2 Samuel 22:31-43] A young football coach was hired as a scout for his college. Before his first assignment, he said, “Coach, what kind of player are you looking for? The coach said, “Well, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Gets Messy Because Of Stress Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Oct 7, 2009

Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are the first 4 of 8 principles we learn from His life!

TEXT: Various TITLE: Jesus - How to handle stress SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Stress OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 6, 2009 PROP.: Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are 8 principles we learn from His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Missionary Heart -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2009

By examining Paul’s heart, we see the heart of a missionary.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 15:14-33: 14I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 5, 2012

In order to pass the test of faith we have to trust God completely

Passing the Test of Faith Text: Gen. 22:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A small boy came home from school and went straight to his room to pray. His mother had never seen her son do this, so she listened outside his door. She heard him praying softly and then saying, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo", ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Remade Again

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 11, 2012

A sermon that affirms God's ministry of a new life.

God is revealed or described to us in the Bible in many different figures and images. I think that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit through various individuals because the Spirit knew that mortals alone could not do it. But also, God because of His nature and His Divine being leaves us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015

Message from Luke 15 on the parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons.

Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32 Introduction There is an entire television series simply called, “Lost.” Guys are notorious for refusing to admit when they are lost or to ask directions. Many today feel like they are making excellent headway in life but really have no idea where they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Truthness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 27, 2014

Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ are assured of eternal life.

Believing II Title: Truthiness (Part 2) Text: I John 5:11-13 Thesis: Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ are assured of eternal life. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging to a caring faith community. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014

I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

“Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Put The Devil Under Your Feet

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2014

Satan wants to destroy you and God wants to save you; you must make the choice which side you’re on. This message looks at 3 aspects of this battle.

HOW TO PUT THE DEVIL UNDER YOUR FEET Rom. 16:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DEER SEASON 1. It was Saturday morning as Jake, an avid hunter, woke up ready to go bag the first deer of the season. He walked down to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and to his surprise he found his wife, Alice, sitting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Situation Is Very Temporary! Focus On The Eternal!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 22, 2015

Pain, in our lives, is temporary as well as wealth and those who are injust provoking suffering.

Your Situation Is Very Temporary! Focus on the Eternal! By Kelly Durant 1 Peter 1:23-25 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-25

Denomination: Salvation Army