Sermons on Easy Chair:

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008

This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Changed Addresses

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 18, 2008

This sermon considers the benefits resulting from the incarnation Of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever changed addresses? There is so much involved. You must notify the post office. You must notify your creditors. You must notify your friends. You must notify the IRS. You must notify the utility company. I want to use the change of address idea to communicate a spiritual truth. What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Password That Unveil Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 10, 2009

Unveiling what this secret password is all about.

THE PASSWORD THAT UNVEIL CHRISTMAS (What Christmas is all about?) Randy Bataanon In far away cold country a number of years ago there was a young orphaned boy selling papers on a cold, freezing Christmas Eve afternoon. Toward the close of the afternoon the little boy went up to a policeman and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No U Turns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2012

Faithfulness, backsliding, living for Jesus

NO U TURNS Luke 9:62 (p734) May 20, 2012 INTROUDUCTION: I married a native Floridian…worked and lived in Florida for 2 summers…yes…those two things went together, but I noticed something about driving in Florida U turns are legal…not everywhere …but in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012

What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Greater Love

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2014

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No Greater Love John 15:12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nogreaterlove.html If you compared the Bible to the OT temple, then John's gospel would be the Holy Place, and chapters 13-17 would be the Holy of Holies, the Most Holy Place, the 'inner sanctum'. All of these words were spoken by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A God's-Eye View Of Christ's Power And A Christian's Position Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 10, 2016

Paul prays that we get to know God better so we see better the blessings he has in store for us now and in eternity.

Imagine your fright if you found yourself strapped into a chair that was tilted so far back you were looking up to the ceiling. Before you can turn your head to get your bearings the chair starts to vibrate as a low rumble pulses through the room. The rumble increases in volume until it crescendos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Les Ossements Desseches

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

C'est une vision du prophète Ezéchiel, prophète de l'exil, au VIe siècle avant J-C !

LES OSSEMEMENTS DESSECHES Ézéchiel 37.1-14 INTRODUCTION C'est une vraie scène de film d'horreur, décrite en détail, avec des ossements qui bougent tout seul, qui se rassemblent et se couvrent petit à petit de tendons, de chair et de peau et qui fi-nalement ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fanaticism Taken Too Far?

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019

A Good Friday talk from the point of view of Jesus and religious fanaticism.

Fanaticism Taken Too Far? Israel Folau (an Australian Christian sporting personality) has been in the news lately for expressing unpopular views—for quoting an unpopular part of the Bible on his personal Instagram page. Is his belief in heaven and hell fanaticism taken too far? Is Australian Rugby ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of Your Boat

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

inspired by John Ortberg

GET OUT OF THE BOAT. I used to always think Simon Peter was nuts for getting out of the boat and thinking he could walk on water. The weather conditions The physical impossibility of it Then I realized that is the point of the exercise God calls us out of our comfort zones to do the impossible That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Redeemed

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Knowing the Power of the Cross

BEING REDEEMED John 19:17 What is the worst scenario you fear most? Well, in the justice system the one that gives nightmares and make grown men cry like babies is the death penalty. Be it the gas chambers, lethal injection or the electrical chair. Any of those would give you the chills. Why ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Goodbye Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a goodbye sermon with a challenge to be the church and fulfill its purpose

1 Thess 5: 1-8, 12-28 sermon outline Spencer South Dakota was devastated by a tornado. Among the
many losses, including six victims, was St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Thanks giving verse 1 God and Jesus Christ are the primary agents. It is God to be thanked Verse 2-8 Work produced by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Basic Training For Christians, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

Called and trained to be the Best

Basic Training for Christians Part 4 Review from last week: 1. A soldier endures hardness 2. Stays strong and true Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier does not entangle himself with things outside of army life. Vs. 4 1. Entangleth himself Gr. 1707 emplekô; compound word from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite