Sermons on disorientation: showing 61-75 of 160

Psalms: Psalms Of Orientation (Songs Of Creation) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 14, 2021

The second sermon in the Psalms series. This sermon talks about four examples of psalms of orientation. It relies heavily on "The Message of the Psalms" by Walter Brueggemann.

Psalms: Songs of Orientation Introduction: Last week we began exploring the message of the Psalter. We said that the book is a whole and has an overarching message. It is broken down into five books. The first four end with a doxology, praising God. The final (fifth) book within the Psalter is a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Saving Us Is All God's Idea"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2012

A sermon about God's saving work in Christ, and our opportunity to be transformed.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “Saving Us Is All God’s Idea” In trying to follow directions to get to a certain place, have you ever turned down the wrong road and kept going happily for a long time… …believing that you were going in the right direction? Perhaps it was dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

My House Is Not An Emporium: An Exposition Of John 2:13-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2019

What happens when religion becomes a business?

My Father’s House is not an Emporium: An Exposition of John 2:13-25 Jesus had just finished His first sign which was the turning of water into wine. This He had done in response to His mother’s request. When we sntudied the passage, we had to deal with the cryptic statement: “My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Scoffers In The Journey

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Out of several thousands of Jews that left Egypt, only a handful of them made it to the Promised Land. What can we learn from their experience?

December 10, 2002 A. Review 1) Theme: Journeying to the Promised Land 2) Saturday morning—In the Footsteps of Abraham 3) Saturday night—The Valley of Baca 4) Sunday night—Egypt and the Golden Calf 5) Monday night—Lingering in the Valley of Baca B. Tonight—Scoffers in the Journey 1) We are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Adventist

A Spirit Of Sameness Vs. Agent Of Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2002

IF YOU WANT THINGS DIFFERENT, YOU CANNOT STAY THE SAME. If you don’t like what you are getting, change what you are giving!

A SPIRIT OF SAMENESS OR BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE. Two part series. BUILD A SAFE PATHWAY TO CHANGE. CAN WE CHANGE? ARE WE TRAPPED? Jeremiah 13: 23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin? Or a leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. God, you know what I was, You see what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003

A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Is Constantly Delivering Us From The Various "Imprisonments” Of Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.” Psalm 98 “1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen And Look Back

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 21, 2011

Sermon on trusting God, especially in difficult situations.

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2011 Proper 16 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Isaiah 51:1-6 Listen and Look Back That great American philosopher Woody Allen once said, More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sexually Pervasive & Permissive Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

Here we learn of the poisoning and deadly consequences of sexual permissiveness.

PROVERBS 5: 1-14 A Word to A SEXUALLY PERVASIVE & PERMISSIVE SOCIETY [1 Kings 11:1-8] A man ordered a book on sex education from Broadman Press a several years ago. The materials in the warehouse are coded by number, so the keypunch operator handling the order punched the code into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Mocking Spirit #2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This message deals with one of the spirits linked to illegitimacy.

Spirit of Ishmael A mocking Spirit Text: Gen 21:8-20 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thunder In The Mountains, Silence In The Soul

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

Elijah the great prophet shows us his humanity when he panics after a triumphant encounter with Baal worshipers. But God never gives up on him, God feeds him, shelters him, and speaks to him, not in the thunder, but in a still quiet voice.

Ever been caught in a disaster? Chances are that all of us will be at some point, whether it’s a personal crisis or something more widespread such as a tornado or an earthquake. Doesn’t it seem we’re used to hearing about disasters every day? Some, like the oil spill, or the sudden flood in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Psalm Of Lament

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 16, 2017

The psalmist looks at the world and everything is wrong. it's the arrogant and wicked show are blessed. Yet having reentered the temple of God he finishes with a resounding cry of confidence in God

A Psalm of Lament audio (5MB) Psalm 73 Today we start a short series on the Psalms – culminating in our evening worship service with Sons of Korah on May 26th. Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be looking at 4 different types of psalm – today a psalm of lament, next week a psalm of yearning, then a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

When We Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Navigating through dry periods in your spiritual walk.

When We Hit the Wall Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey, February 12, 2012 (Could show a video clip from Fat Boy that captures runner hitting the wall in a clearly metaphorical way) Intro Ever heard or used the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? What does it mean when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Adopted Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist