Sermons on Elastic Thinking:

Complaining As A Second Lanuage

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason,

Complaining as a second language With Pastor Timothy Porter Philippians 2:14-15 Introduction: Today, I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason, “Because God said so.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romantic And Religious Fragrance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The sense we want to focus on in greater detail is one that we seldom think of, but it is a primary factor in both romantic and religious love, and that is the sense of smell.

In the tale of the Beauty and the Beast the horrible looking creature with 7 horns in his forehead begs the beautiful young maiden he has carried away to kiss him. She, of course, refuses to kiss such ugliness, and the beast goes away. She saw it no more until one day she found it lying ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:3

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Genesis 9:5-7, Romans 13:14, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Win By Losing (January 29, 2023 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 28, 2023

Just think, the cross was a place of execution. It was therefore considered a place of defeat---the final word for the executed and a warning from those who did the executing.

WIN BY LOSING Text: I Corinthians 1:18 -25 1 Corinthians 1:18-31  For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Why We Shout For Joy, In Praise To Our God (Psalm 33:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

God enjoys new songs, played skillfully. And there are many reasons to sing, if we stop and think about it-- or if we find ourselves struggling to worship.

This has been a difficult year for many of you. I've never talked to more sad farmers, than I have this year. What I'd like to do this morning, is encourage you by lifting your eyes toward the heavens, toward our Father in heaven. In our psalm this morning, I'll talk a little about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Who Me? God Needs Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2025

We can miss many opportunities by thinking God does not need me.Your little light could brighten the corner where you are.

WHO ME? GOD NEEDS ME? YOUR PART IS NEEDED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU DID NOT DO ANYTHING BUT FIND FAULT AND COMPLAIN! YOU DID NOT GIVE ME WATER? YOU DID NOT KISS ME? YOU DID NOT ANOINT MY HEAD? BUT SHE WASHED AND ANOINTED MY FEET FOR MY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-46, Malachi 3:6-11, Matthew 25:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Search Of Freedom

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 6, 2025

So, what is freedom, or liberty, exactly? How can we get it? Well first, I think it’s important to know that…

245 years ago, on July 4th, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts, our forefathers signed the declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Now, there were a great many reasons why our fathers rebelled against the crown. It can’t be boiled down to just one or two things, but it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21, John 8:31-32, John 8:36

Denomination: Methodist

Setbacks May Prepare Us For Comebacks.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2023

WHY? WHY? THE ADVERSITY YOU FACE TODAY COULD BE A COME BACK TO THE SET BACK . Do you think you are the only one that ever failed?

THIS SETBACK IS PREPARING US FOR A COME BACK! DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT FAILED? WHY? WHY? THORNS? BAGGAGE? I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (SEVERAL PART LESSON) THIS LESSON IS GOING TO WORK ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 43:2, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miracle To Strengthen Faith Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025

Children of God are often confused when it comes to miracles. Some think that nothing spectacular happened in their lives, so they have nothing to testify about the Lord.

MIRACLE TO STRENGTHEN FAITH Mark 2:1-12 Children of God are often confused when it comes to miracles. Some think that nothing spectacular happened in their lives, so they have nothing to testify about the Lord. Only a few people have experienced ‘miracles’ and are thus able to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Filter: Rose Colored Glasses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2023

We often allow our thinking patterns, words and behavior to dictate our moods and emotions. We need an honest evaluation of our paradigms and patterns.

THE FILTER: ROSE COLORED GLASSES, WE NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have several different pairs of glasses. I really focus on one pair. A rose colored pair of glasses makes everything appear rosy. Everything you see will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Romans 12:2, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Challenge Of Epiphany"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021

Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

“The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

God Treats His People Better (Exodus 11:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God doesn't treat all people the same. Also, bonus discussion of OT slavery-- it's not what you think.

The last few weeks, I've found myself struggling with the relentless nature of God's plagues. I don't really even have words to explain how working through this has affected me. But when you find yourself thinking about the plagues off and on during the day while you work, and then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Deuteronomy 15:1-18

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Plateaued, Be A Refresher

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2023

We face a spiritual danger of being plateaued, forever trapped in the spirit of sameness. It is insane to think we can stay the same and see real change.

PLATEAUED? BE A REFRESHER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. On the computer we often see a REFRESH BUTTON. This is a request to send the most updated version. *PLATEAUED: to be comfortable where you are, reach a state of little ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11, Matthew 10:42, Acts 17:30, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Acts.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2023

One powerful service. I didn't get to preach but about half. God really blessed this Word. See what you think?

Gospel Acts. John 21:24-25 The book of Acts is a continuum of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospel in action. Again, Acts is a continuum of the gospels. The apostle John, John the beloved, and each of the gospel writers actually wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal