Sermons on Hanging Out Together:

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Out Of Despair...hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006

Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Time Is Running Out

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A textual exposition arranged by the recurring themes of the text calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns.

Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living Ready for Jesus’ Return Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns. Response: Individuals will ponder what attitude or habit would be most embarrassing to them if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying Out Of The Lions

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Study in the life of Daniel

Fear dominates us with a need for security Media sells fear Fear learned early - eyeballs freeze that way - poke your eye out with a stick Dreams and hopes are dissolved by fear - (experiment here?) Why Worry? 59 Million suffer heart disease, 53 million migraines, 25 million ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Exercise your faith

POV - Safety is an illusion - it kills - there is no such thing - you won’t get out of here alive Staying in the boat is no guarantee of safety. TITANIC. Everything has some risk ½ million hurt falling out of bed 10 a year hung in venetian blinds Listeners POV - Not convinced - EZ Boy, Serta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 30, 2003

Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Are you having a hard time making that first step? This passage encourages you to put your trust in God and help you get out of the boat of your life.

#2343 Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Going To The Next Level Series Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Foursquare

The Enemy Is Out There!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!

(1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Out The Trash

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message on living a pure Christian life.

TAKING OUT THE TRASH 1 Thessalonians 4:7 INTRO: Ken’s mother was preparing a salad for the evening meal when Ken asked permission to go with a few friends to a R-rated movie. Ken knew the family rule was not to attend any movies rated stronger than PG, but he thought, Just this once, my parents ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Crying Out To God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...MOMENTS OF DECISION These moments will – 1. Reveal to us whether, or not, we are committed to the cause of Christ. 2. Define what we are made of.

CRYING OUT TO GOD Our text, this morning is found in the first two chapters of Exodus. Exodus picks up where Genesis left off as it tells the historical account of how the children of Israel went from the – · Time of Joseph to the time of Moses · Time of Blessing to the time of Bondage. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:13-14, Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Mire And Into The Choir Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 18, 2003

This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer"

Can you imagine going to church and not singing or hearing any music? We gather to worship to hear God’s Word, give to God’s work, and fellowship with other worshippers - but gathering without songs of praise as part of our worship - how wrong would that be? Church without the singing of praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003

What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Broken And Spilled-Out

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2002

Salvation: What does "and without shedding of blood is no remission" mean?

June 2, 2002 The Lord’s Supper leaves vivid images and lessons in all of us. A preacher had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. His son was a little concerned when Dad didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy asked his mother, “Is Dad going ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of Tune With God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 1, 2002

God’s Word will help us "get in Tune" with how God would have the Christian to live.

Introduction: 1. The other day I read about an old sheepherder that lived in the hills of Idaho many years ago. This man was a faithful listener to one of the finer musical programs of the time on the radio. One night after listening to a concert, he wrote an amusing letter to the broadcasting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-14, Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Out Of The Poo

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002

Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting The Message Out

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002

What makes you uncomfortable as a Christian? God can use that to motivate you to spread the gospel! Look at Paul’s example here in Acts 17

Getting God’s Message Out. Acts 17:16-34 What do you do when you are surrounded by things that make you uncomfortable? When Paul came to Athens, he walked through town and was upset by all the idols that he saw there. Now just think about the different ways he could have responded to it. 1. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ