Sermons on Excess Baggage:

Christ In Context

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2009

Christ came into our context and gave us the supreme example of living our lives of following Him within the context of where God has placed us!

Christianity in Context, Luke 4:4, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Testimony Time

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 3, 2014

In Enoch's walk with God, he modeled for us the Christian testimony.

Testimony Time Genesis 5: 18-24 Intro: Play song “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” . Just a closer walk with God. If you are a Christian this morning, that should be your goal, your plea as the song states. . You know more that anything else, that is our testimony. . How is our walk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 8, 2015

We need to have the same mind as Christ!

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? Philippians Chapter 2 Verse 5 Phil 2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” The mind is a powerful part of our body. Because if someone can get into your mind they can change you. Everything we do physically causes us to use our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

When God Became A Man, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2012

God created all that is, and if there's a big bang, it's still to come, and it will happen to those who reject their Creator! Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When God Became a Man, pt. 2 John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameManPt2.html Babe Ruth played from 1914-1935. He was the first to hit 60 homers in a season, and a total of 714 in his career. The popularity of baseball increased so much that in 1923 they had to build a new ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2014

There are only two ways. which way are you on?

The Strait Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Verse thirteen begins to conclude the Sermon on the Mount, we had mentioned in the previous sermon on the Golden Rule of the theology of the two ways which Jesus has used throughout the Sermon on the Mount. We also mentioned that the Sermon on the Mount is in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"On The Beach With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2011

A sermon about transforming love and forgiveness.

John 21:1-19 “On the Beach with Jesus” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? Perhaps it is the scent of the perfume your grandmother used to wear. For some, it might be ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Myths About Marriage

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A Message to Single Adults. Nearly ten years of my ministry was spent ministering to the needs and hurts of Singles. This message came out of that ministry.

Myths About Marriage Psalm 127:1 Introduction What is a myth? - "A myth is viewed as an idea or ideal, based on a half truth, which presents a distorted picture of reality." Single adults when faced with rejection, loneliness, or sexual tensions, often find it easy to romanticize or fanaticize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

"A Miraculous Rescue"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004

The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get A Handle On Criticism Within The Church

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Keep right attitudes and God will open doors that no man can shut---and will shut doors that man opened---keeping you on the right path but you must trust Him and listen to His direction! God has a promotion in store and he sends along a test… If we get

All of us we will have those times Talking about us, make us look bad, blowing things out of proportions Not helping but trying to drag us down Based on jelousy and a competitive spirit You have what they want and instead of waiting and believeing God for something they lash out at those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: *other

Praise Today Not Punishment

Contributed by Russel Buchanan on Apr 29, 2006

One can only imagine that on any given Sunday you can expect to be caught off gaurd by someones stupidity,... or should I say Spiritual Immaturity

Did you ever wonder why some people in some churches never seem to have the victory necessary for living in todays complex world. Often when I was a Pastor I have said please Lord I want one day without surprizes. Meaning simply I wanted everyone to get along without disputes, disagreements ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Breaking The Grip Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2015

Christians don't do what they used to do.

Breaking the Grip of Sin 1 Peter 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 21-22, 2015 Play Wall of Me video. Our sins create a wall of separation, don’t they? [Hold up brick] Do you know what a “euphemism” is? The word comes from the Greek, euphemismos, which means “good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Six Things A Christian Can Lose

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Nov 4, 2003

A CHRISTIAN CAN LOSE THEIR ASSURANCE OF SALVATION, THEIR TESTIMONY OF INFLUENCE,THEIR JOY,THEIR REWARD,THEIR HEALTH, AND THEIR ZEAL FOR SERVICE.

SIX THINGS A CHRISTIAN CAN LOSE 2 JOHN 8 In this passage, he is talking to Christians admonishing them to be careful about their labors that they lose not there rewards. But in the end have a full reward. Your works are important, not in salvation, but in your reward. You are not saved by ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Running

Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015

Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning The Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2015

Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act... to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided, selfish and sinful ways, then moving in a new direction of faith and Kingdom living.

Series: 40 Days with Jesus Title: Beginning the Walk with Jesus Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act… to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided and sinful ways and moving in a new direction of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist