Sermons on Grasshopper Faith:

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 3

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

Paul writes that it was God’s good pleasure to make known His master plan for the universe to the Church and that is to unite all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Intro Eph. 1:8 -10 In all wisdom & understanding, He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed beforehand in Christ, into a management plan for the fullness of time – to gather up all things into Christ from both heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sophomore Or Saint? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008

We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Outflow

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 11, 2008

Luke 6:37-38 Jesus talks about living a lifestyle of extravagance. Jesus calls us to be extravagant in your surrender, extravagant in your compassion and extravagant in your giving.

Extravagant Outflow Luke 6:37-38 Have you in recent years done anything that you would say was “Extravagant?” I had three tennis racquets given to my by family and friends, yet I spent over a hundred dollars on a new fourth tennis racquet that I don’t use because I have an older Prince racquet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hidden Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2008

God always reveals Himself in personal ways. Three times "hidden" appears in Colossians: to show that there is meaning in our suffering, to demonstrate that transformation can come, to call us to personal commitment, all at the right times.

Every child loves to play “Hide and Seek”. And every grandparent loves to play with them. But the lesson I learned is that playing “Hide and Seek” is a delicate operation. It is a test of grandpa’s interpersonal skills. “Hide and Seek” is about more than using your powers of observation to find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Jesus And Live

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 17, 2008

Look to Jesus and Live.

“Oh Lord, please make a bee-line for our hearts today, and convict us of our sin, and turn us to the cross of forgiveness where we might kneel in repentance. Please give us that which enables our hearts to worship You. And then teach us how to live. How do we apply your Word oh God? What changes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"So Close And Yet So Far!"

Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008

I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

“So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hindrances To Experiencing The Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008

What are the things that hinder us from experiencing the awe of God and how do we protect against them

Hindrances to Experiencing the Awe of God Luke 10:38-42 Mary listens while Martha is busy – Busyness John 11:28-45 Lazarus raised - Circumstance John 12:1-8 Anoints Jesus – Fear Slide Last week we began talking about how we lose the Awe of God and how we might again be able to recapture that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Win!

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon of encouragement from Daniel and the Lions.

WE WIN! Daniel 6:1-23 John 16:25-33 Congratulations! You’re a winner! Those are the words everybody likes to hear. I know that because if we didn’t like to win Advertising Agencies and Marketing Consultants wouldn’t use the idea of winning to entice us to buy almost every product imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Charismatic Confusion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008

Paul gives the Corinthians and us some important guidelines for propriety in worship.

Introduction: A. One Sunday, a Sunday school teacher asked the children a question just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” 1. Little Johnny replied, “Because people are sleeping.” B. I think it is ironic and humorous that parents of babies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 4

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Sep 10, 2008

In depth thoughts on 24 elders and 4 beasts in Chapter 4.

Chapter 4 The fourth chapter begins with John being called up to see a vision from God. If you notice, the third chapter ends with a wonderful promise from Christ that whomever overcomes, they will be able to sit with Christ and God at his throne. Then, verse one of chapter four says that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Single Devotion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the first commandment and why God alone deserves our wholehearted devotion and no other. It is because He is the Lord, OUR God, who has set us free.

Single Devotion Exodus 20:1-3 One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will I Get Through This? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008

A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through this? Our problem can seem big!

TEXT: Habakkuk 3 TITLE: Will I get through this? SERIES: Questions we Ask God! TOPIC: Suffering OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 21, 2008 PROP.: A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008

Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ