Sermons on Giving Out Of Need:

Time Out Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sold Out

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2002

We are to have a total commitment to Christ as He has given a total commitment to us

Sold Out Matthew 16:21-28 September 1, 2002 Introduction One of the most frustrating times I can remember as a child was one time that my brother and I tried to go see one of the Star Wars movies. We stood in line for what seemed like forever to get the tickets for the afternoon show only to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monste

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monster ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Out With The Old

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

An annual message for reflection during New Year's

Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Work Out Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010

The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ.

Series: What Now Title: Work Out Text: I Corinthians 12:1-30 Truth: The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ. Aim: To encourage them to find and use their spiritual gift. INTRODUCTION Use a child’s puzzle with big pieces so people can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bottom Falls Out

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005

Sometimes in life it feels like we are at the bottom and then the bottom falls out. What do we Do? This outline describes 5 steps back to where we need to be with God.

When the Bottom Falls Out Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 2 Samuel 15:3-15 3. And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 4. Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:3-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Working Out

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jan 7, 2008

I will work out my salvation by: Being dedicated to the routine Following the instruction to the routine Not griping about the routine

Introduction: Bart went in for his annual physical last week and under went the complete spread of test to evaluate his current physical condition. After the results were back, Bart met the doctor. As the doctor entered the room, he said, “Well, I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Keeping Our Eyes On The Prize” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2019

Christians need to manage what God has entrusted to them with their eyes on eterinty.

As I share with you a second message in a four sermon series on Living the Generous Life, I want you to know that I consider it a great thing that the Lord would allow me to share with you what He has to say about the subject of giving. I say this for at least three reasons: 1) It puts me in good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Time Out

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Just as the ball players take time out from the game, we must take time out to spend with God.We take time out for rest and refreshment. We take time out for reflection before we return to the game. We finally take time out to receive our reward.

All of us have seen it many times on our television screens or in person. Ten men rush frantically up and down the basketball court. Suddenly the piercing shriek of a whistle is heard above the roar of the crowd and someone shouts “Time Out”. Or picture a baseball diamond. It is a crucial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of Sequence

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009

When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

"Walk It Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Is there anybody ready to “Walk it Out”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings. Ready to walk away from distractions and hindrances, ready to leave your comfort zone and people that have been weighing you down.

I. Unlikely Choice A. Here in Genesis 12 marks what many critical scholars call the “beginning of the redemptive drama of the restoration of humanity to our original purpose and divine intention” or as I like to call it a “turning point for man”. (Optional) 1. When you read the opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Be Careful Out There

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

Paul is stopping all of us in our tracks as we go out into this world to represent our King and Lord and Savior as he says in so many words, "Be Careful Out There."

Introduction A number of years back there was a T.V. cop program called Hill Street Blues and it always started in a similar way. All the officers were sitting in the briefing room getting the assignments for their shift. Their supervising officer would brief them on the problems of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What exactly is mercy? How does it look in our lives? How do we express it towards others? Why is it that the merciful will be blessed?

Living it Out - Matthew 5:7 - August 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #5 As we get started together this morning I’ll ask you to take your Bibles and turn with me, please, to the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be reading Matthew 5:7 as we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: *other

Out With The Doubt Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald. The sermon can be heard at our web site, www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Out With The Doubt Sunday March 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33, 14:1-11 Intro. A. Have you ever said things like; “I just don’t believe it.” Or “That can’t be true.” or “It will never happen.” Or “I could never do anything ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Out Of The Saltshaker

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

God wants to flavor us with His goodness so we can let others taste and see that He is good. Salty Christians are authentic, maintain their flavor, and aren’t afraid of change.

Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Intro: Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God