Sermons on Laughing Gas:

"What You Talkin' About, Jesus?"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Aug 10, 2009

Throughout the Gospel of John you will find Jesus using simple, yet clever, analogies about wind, water, bread, wine, doors, shepherds, light, – etc. Each instance was a teaching moment - created by misunderstandings among His audience.

August 2, 2009 “What You Talkin’ About, Jesus?” John 4:7-15 / John 3:1-9 A few years ago there was a situation comedy, Diff’rent Strokes, where two cute young black boys were living, as adopted brothers, in an upperclass white family, and invariably there would come a time in each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Congregational

Live A Godly Life . . . Why Should I?

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 9, 2009

This is the 10th sermon in a series through 1 John. It deals with the attitude "I am saved by grace, why should I go through the trouble of living the Christian life?" We live a godly life because of God’s love for us.

why should I love a Godly life? Though many of us would come right out and ask this question, I am sure many of us have spent considerable time wondering. In case you haven’t heard, living a God-honoring life isn’t easy. God is constantly calling us to step out of our comfort zone and enter into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Success? Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 1 of the series investigates how Christians should view success in the world around us. Are our standards different than those of the world?

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 1 – What is Success? Phil 3 What is success? What does it mean to be successful? Over the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of time to think over what it means to be successful. As I traveled I spent time in recession ravished towns in North Carolina and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Ultimate Wedding Guest

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

When Jesus came to the world, the first sign He did was to turn the water into wine, signifying the joy of God's good news.

Many teachers today will use a power point presentation to give a visual picture of what they are trying to communicate. In his gospel, John uses the same technique. His purpose in writing the gospel is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). To prove his point, John sets before us in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The reason so many Christians are not experiencing abundant life is because they have become satisfied with the idea eternal life or because they are focusing on the things of this world. But there’s so much more. More than we could ever imagine. An abund

More Than Enough; John 10:10 A little girl went to visit her grandmother for the weekend. Her grandmother went to an old fashioned Church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, laughing and playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and laughing, as little ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Keep The Change Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message is a part of my series Tell Me the Stroies of Jesus which is a study of the parables. In this message I deal with a heavy topic: CHANGE. It has been said that the only person who likes change is a wet baby. The church must change to keep u

“Keep the Change” Matthew 9:14-17 read scripture 3 months ago we began this series on the parables titled Tell me the stories of Jesus. And one of the things I really enjoy about the stories Jesus told is that He alwasy knew how to get right to the point. Most of His stories were brief , easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Flies In The Ointment

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Oct 6, 2007

How to make your testimony stink.

FLIES IN THE OINTMENT "Dead flies make the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour." Ecclessiates 10:1 Ointment was a necessary luxury in Bible times. The anointing of the hair, face, and exposed skin was an important act of hygiene and grooming in the arid regions of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20, Ecclesiastes 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Underestimate Self Or The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Don't underestimate what you can do with the Lord on your side

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26 – 31 Many of life’s responsibilities require that we make estimates. • A rough calculation of the amount, value, worth or power of something. We estimate how much . . . • Paint is need to paint a room or a house; Time we need to take a trip in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The 3-Only To Miracles" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 31, 2008

In our past-paced world, a miracle is on its way despite frustrations,hopelessness, bad reports,economic plunge,financial difficulty... Jesus addressed the crisis by His 3-Only to Miracles.

Jairus is one of the highest ranking religious leader in Capernaum. If there is anyone who needs to be the first in everything? It was he. He has influence. But is that what matters most in this life? This story will answer what is the most important in every person’s life. Not money. Not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The Everlasting Covenant Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 26, 2009

This text allows us to see just how faithful God is to His people and how He is the God of the Word.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE GOD OF THE EVERLASTING COVENANT Genesis 17:1-27 Intro: Some fourteen years have past since God last spoke to Abraham, during his time of disobedience in the matter of Hagar. It is those times of His silence from God that are devastating when they come our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Kickball And Peacemaking

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007

Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Superman Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#2] GOD’S SUPERMAN Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: [Prop: A television remote control.] Look at what I brought with me today. Do you know what this is? [A television remote control.] I’ve always wondered how these things work. You just click on this button ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013

Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 23, 2013

Let’s think about what Christmas is really all about and what it stands for. Let’s examine some key questions about Christ's birth and answer them from God’s Word.

The Good News Of Christmas Luke 2:8-17 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When you think about celebrating Christmas, what thought should come into your mind immediately? The thought should be, ìJesus!î 2. Yet there are thousands around this city and country who will celebrate Christmas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013

As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

[This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist