Sermons on Hanging Out Together:

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pulling Their Hair Out

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 48: 1 – 47

Jeremiah 48: 1 – 47 Pulling their hair out 1 Against Moab. Thus, says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Woe to Nebo! For it is plundered, Kirjathaim is shamed and taken; The high stronghold is shamed and dismayed— 2 No more praise of Moab. In Heshbon they have devised evil against her: ‘Come ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Friend Of The Shut Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009

We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Burned Out Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Christians who are burned out.

The Burned-Out Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to 2 Timothy 1. Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

A Life Poured Out

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 7, 2004

This is a message calling for a commitment of the variety that Paul spoke of in Romans 12:1,2.

A Life Poured Out 2 Tim 4:1-8 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-- with great patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007

The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007

This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Out Love Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010

Christians should abound in Christ-like love and this love actually will work towards our sanctification. This is the 6th in our series on 1st Thessalonians

Living out Love Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve gone over the background of this book, we’ve talked about how Paul, Silas and Timothy had been in Thessalonica around 49 AD, and how persecution arose and Paul had to make a hasty escape in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narina: Thawed Out Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006

The freedom we have in Christ resembles the freedom Aslan brought to Narnia.

“Thawed Out” Sermon series: “Narnia Explored” This morning we finish our series on Narnia Explored! One of the prevailing themes in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is how the White Witch turns the people or beings she doesn’t like into frozen stones. She freezes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Out The Trash PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

There is a need for spiritual cleansing within the church, removing anything that doesn't honor God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm sure we've all had those moments when the clutter around our house becomes too much and we're compelled to do a big clean-up. Well, our spiritual house, our church, sometimes needs a good cleaning too. Oswald Chambers, a respected Christian teacher and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:5-6

Topics: Cleaning, God's Church

Happy 4th: Faith Hangs On More Than A Thread

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 3, 2009

In Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, and Mark 6:1-13 we see how time and time again our future seems to hang on by a thread (like our American History). But in Christ our Future Hangs on a Cross!

Sermon 070509 4th of July Mark 6:1-13; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Ezekiel 2:1-5 Happy 4th of July Weekend. What comes to mind first when you think of the 4th? Fireworks? BBQ? All good stuff. But there is a reason why we celebrate on the 4th and we can’t forget that! It was the day the day the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024

1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:13-31

Denomination: Baptist