Sermons on Kairos Retreat:

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Causes And Cures For Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The causes of most conflicts are more social, interpersonal or personality clashes than theological

Causes and Cures for Conficts (Acts 23:7-35) Some Conflicts Stem More from Interpersonal Problems Than Theological or Political Differences (Acts 23:7-35) Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wall Of Lust

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Not To Do In A Time Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 7, 2011

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After G

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After God had delivered Israel from Egypt, He led ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Focusing on God, not the gaints, brings victories.

How to Face Your Gaints ! Samuel 17:20-29, 34-37 You know this story well. Not only from Sunday School and church sermons do we learn this story, but also from daily life when things are referred to as “between David and Goliath.” Here’s the jest of the story. Two major forces ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near (Or Is It?)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 6, 2019

there is only one thing that is eternal - God's love

(Luke 14:26) The Gospel we heard today is one of the numerous ‘apocalyptic’ verses foretelling the destruction and end of the world. Not a pleasant thing to have to preach about. . . . and not something that the average Episcopal Church lists among its favorite readings. We start out hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Serving God During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 20, 2017

Elisha was in rough situations, but was still God’s man in the midst of it all. We, too, represent God during different but challenging times.

Serving God During Dark Times (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) 1. Today I am resuming the tradition of ethnic jokes I began a while ago. Many ethnicities make fun of their neighboring nations as not being too bright. 2. Two Belgians are driving a truck and arrive at a bridge with a warning sign: maximum ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Netanyahu, Purim And The Enemies

Contributed by Gabriel Agbo on Mar 7, 2021

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by reminding them of the biblical story of Haman.

Netanyahu, Purim and the enemies By Gabriel Agbo The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

19a Perform In The Storm

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 13, 2017

I saw a cartoon that showed a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”!

19A Beginning to sink….! I saw a cartoon that show a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”! In Mathew 14:30, from today’s Gospel text we hear……beginning to sink Peter cried out, "Lord, save me.”” If he had prayed a longer prayer, he would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

God's Ring Tone

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jan 18, 2015

Like Samuel and Eli, we don't always initially recognize God's Ring Tone, but God is calling to us, and our job is to listen.

As most of you know, I had planned to be at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, completing an intense Mini-MBA course this past week. But last Sunday afternoon, I had a strong sense that I wasn’t supposed to go. As I told that to (my husband) Gary and then to Wanda (our congregational ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jepthah-- A Hero Or A Zero?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 26, 2015

Have you ever had a person in your life who made you wander if he was a good influence or a bad influence? There are things that have to be weighed out to make a right judgment. Some things may not be as they seem to the casual observer. God knows.

JEPHTHAH- "whom God sets free" No time to be idle or enveloped in a pity party. Heb. 11:32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Central Reading ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inner Strength Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013

The Spirit provides Christians with an inner strength that enables us to endure with patience and joy.

Colossians 1:1-14 “Inner Strength” INTRODUCTION Our text today contains one of my favorite Bible verses. It was a passage of scripture that I learned when I participated in a weekend retreat in high school. The verse is Colossians 1:10, “To lead a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017

Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Great Was The Fall

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 13, 2021

Based on Genesis 3:1-7 - Sermon parallels the Fall of man & the fall of the WTC towers on 9/11.

“AND GREAT WAS THE FALL” Gen. 3:1-7 FBCF – 9/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hurricane Ida brought back memories of Katrina 16 yrs. ago. Many of us remember where we were as we weathered that monster storm – Monticello BC. Other memorable dates: - Space Shuttle Challenger exploded – Jan. 28, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist