Sermons on Far Off:

40 Days Of Prayer - Kicking Off Lent

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon kicked off our season of Lent by ushering in 40 days of prayer.

Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ’Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 3 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 7-- Ripped Off Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2015

Part 7 of our People relating to God series from Genesis

Part 7 of the People relating to God series from Genesis. Joseph part 1 of 2 Please use any or all of this material to further God's kingdom All scripture is from the NLT bible Ripped off ! Genesis – People relating to God Part 7 Joseph Genesis 37:1-36 Last week as we continued our study ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Used The Word To Fight Off Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2018

This message shows us how Jesus used the Word to fight off the temptations that Satan presented to Him.

INTRODUCTION’ • SLIDE #1 • When we are in a relationship with Jesus, one of the things we are told is to read the Bible, study the Bible, meditate on the things in the Bible. • We are told in sermon after sermon to spend time in the Word because it will benefit us. • Then we decided to spend a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight Off What Comes Naturally (Idolatry)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 8, 2020

Doing what comes naturally will not lead us in the direction of drawing closer to God. Naturally we have a bent away from the things of God.

Fight Off What Comes Naturally Exodus 20:1-21 1 Peter 2:9-12 3/6/2020 Some things that come naturally to us can prove deadly if we give ourselves over to them. Have you ever been driving and got sleepy at night. You do things to fight off that natural desire to sleep. You may open ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Title: "Christians Are Not Patsies To Be Sponged Off Of.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 11, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependen

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependent or lazy or idle or be busybodies because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2008

For Mother’s Day and Pentecost: We cannot shake off our mother’s voice. That voice needs to be one of faith, not just admonition. Yet we need to grow our own faith. The Spirit’s voice overrides all negatives.

Can you, in your own mind, hear your mother’s voice? Can you remember not only what she says or used to say, but how she says it? Many of us can remember those things. Even people whose mothers died young can remember distinctive things. It seems we can’t quite shake off Mom’s voice. It stays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017

Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Take A Load Off: Rest For The Weary Soul Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jul 20, 2006

Our part in receiving God’s promised Rest

Intro: Have you ever just had one of those days or weeks where everything seems to be falling apart around us or the pace of life seems overwhelming and we’re not sure how much more we can handle? A while back, I found a newspaper article online from Tacoma, Washington. It was the story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Help Me With This Snake

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 14, 2009

Waking up people to what God can do.

HELP ME WITH THIS SNAKE You may not be like me but I can’t stand snakes I am so afraid of them dead and alive. They remind me of Satan always wanted to bite you, trying to kill you somehow. Sneaking around where you can never see them. Hiding in places we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

From Mara To Elim

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A great message about overcoming hopelessness and bitterness

From Mara to the Wells of Elim Exodus 15:22-27 NKJV “So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Portraits Found In The Scriptures At The Feet Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

Throughout the scriptures references are made about events happening at the feet of Jesus and in every instant is a wonderful portrait of Jesus at what can be found at His feet.

PORTRAITS FOUND IN THE SCRIPTURES AT THE FEET OF JESUS! Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40, Luke 7:38, Matthew 15:30-31, Zechariah 14:3

Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shakethe Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Relationships in the church are vital. If you have been wronged, shake the dust off your feet.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church