Sermons on Hanging Out:

Out Of Body Experience

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 10, 2007

Medical-death related "out of body" experiences, heaven/hell glimpses, and a look at remembering "your Creator before the silver cord is loosed...". A practical life-application message.

Eccl 12:6 "Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed…" I. OTHER VERSIONS "before the silver cord is severed" (NIV) "before the silver cord is snapped" (RSV) "before the silver cord is broken" (NASB) II. WHAT IS THIS SILVER CORD? A. “Cord” = chebel (kheh’-bel); a rope (as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Scoping Out Strongholds Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 26, 2006

Third in a series on spiritual warfare. This message examines strongholds in our minds that keep us from being truly free.

This is week three in our series, “Operation Enduring Freedom.” If you missed either of the first two messages, you can obtain a copy of the audio tape, or find the sermon manuscript at our home page on the internet. We are seeking out God’s word to find out how to grab hold of a lasting, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Get Out Of The Dark Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002

Is Judas alone in his betrayal of the Christ? Actions speak louder than words. Have we betrayed the Lord through how we relate with each other?

✎ Have you ever found yourself afraid of the dark? Perhaps it was when you were a child and you had to sleep with the hall light on; every child knows that the boogeyman can get you if you’re in the dark. Every sound takes on a new mysterious meaning in the dark; uncertainty and darkness ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, John 13:18-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out Of The Belly Of Hell

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 16, 2006

The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! -- His experience as he went to the Bottom and back

Out of the Belly of Hell! Imagine how it might have been with Jonah. I. DOWN The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! On the surface it grew strangely calm, but for Jonah the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Out Of Darkness - Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 21, 2006

Out of the darkness that surrounded the first Christmas, God brought the LIGHT.

Introduction: [“Flicker” video from Sermonspice.com] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cry Out For Mercy

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

God hears the silent screams of the millions of babies slaughtered in the womb

Cry Out For Mercy! Numbers 35:16-21 "If a man strikes another with an iron instrument and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man strikes another with a death-dealing stone in his hand and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Stepping Out On Faith

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon on the importance of trusting God

Stepping Out On Faith Esther 4:1-17 Prayer Introduction Many of us say that we live by faith, that we have faith in God to do what He says He will do. But when it comes time to answer that call, to live that life that He calls us to live we fail to completely trust Him. It is hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing Out Roadblocks

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 2, 2004

Satan wants to rain on your parade

Clearing out roadblock, to see more of God Don’t be fooled into thinking God isn’t good- He’ll give you hearts desire The Spirit of Bondage Do you act like yourself- Do you fake it Are you afraid to cut loose- It can happen at church- Happen in Personal life too Taking a leap, forgetting the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Word Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 5, 2004

It is imperative that we understand the importance of spreading the Word of God.

January 4, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 4:12 Subject: The Word of God Title: Getting the Word Out There is nothing in this world anymore important than the Word of God. The word is life giving, life changing, and life blessing. The word of God is law. Nothing can undo what the word says. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Out On Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 15, 2004

What does it really take to move from the comfort zone to the faith zone?

Moses’ life is full of revelations of how he learned to walk with God. Moses up there on Mt. Pisgah, with his sore feet and aching back serves as a good example of the fact that God had not only brought him a long way, but God brought Moses all the way! And though, Moses still had work to do ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn Out For Purpose Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

No matter what it looked like God was working in the mist of the life of Moses even before he was named. Because of the divine plan of God the ark was retrieved by of all people, Pharaohs’ daughter!

{Thank God for a Hearing ear & a receiving heart} Exodus 2: 1- 10 (Exodus 2:10 KJV) And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, because I drew him out of the water. Have you ever stop to ask yourself why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 18, 2003

Jesus walked on water ,we should to.

Getting out of the Boat by A.R.Smith This is one of the most important verses in scripture for me, Matthew 14:24-32. Getting out of the Boat, This may not sound like a normal service, but I think its time Christians got out of the boat. Matthew states, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-32

Denomination: Pentecostal