Sermons on Lived Out:

Learning To Live Inside Out: First Sunday In Lent, Year A Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

Intro: If Black America endeavor to work in the world around us, we will fall. From time to time, we will fail; our efforts will not be received in the spirit intended; the fruit of Black History has been slow in coming. So, if we must fall, let us fall down in worship of the one who redeems us.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Message (The Test) 4 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Get Out Of The Way!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 14, 2021

Has anyone ever told you to get out of the way? Hopefully they said it a little more tactfully than that but we've probably all heard it at some point in our lives. One of the people that got in the way a few times was Peter. Let's see how he got in Jesus' way.

GET OUT OF THE WAY! Has anyone ever told you to get out of the way? Hopefully they said it a little more tactfully than that but we've probably all heard it at some point in our lives. Usually this happens because someone is doing something or going somewhere and we are impeding their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Matthew 26:51-54, Luke 22:49-51, Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reach Out To Them Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2024

We've journeyed through scripture, and the message is clear: Jesus is coming soon! We delve into 1 Peter 4, discovering how we can be earnest in prayer, show deep love, extend hospitality, and utilize our gifts for His glory. Let's live with purpose, ready for His return.

Introduction Video Ill.: Awkward Invites: The Weatherman - The Skit Guys We have come a long way since we began our study. Jesus is coming soon!   Are we ready?   Are you making sure your family and kids are ready?   Have you told those you know, your neighbors, your coworkers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, James 5:16, Matthew 25:31-46, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Out Of 2013

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 29, 2012

Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people.

MAKING THE MOST OF 2013 Ephesians 5:15-17 Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people. INTRODUCTION: Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working It Out

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 14, 2019

Working it out – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I will do my part (vs 12) (2). I will depend on God (vs 13) (3). I will not complain (vs 14) (4). I will be different to make a difference (vs 15-16a) (5). I will live for others (vs 16b-18) SERMON BODY: Quote: Mark Twain (American writer, humourist, entrepreneur, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Brethren

Out Of The Valley PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores overcoming trials, spiritual renewal, and building a strong faith foundation through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, a beloved community of seekers and believers, of dreamers and doers, of the weary and the hopeful. We are here, once again, not by chance or coincidence but by divine appointment. We are here, under the loving eyes of our Creator, to share in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Topics: Renewal

Sent Out Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Jesus sends his followers out into the plentiful harvest. We along with the early disciples are called to prepare the way for Jesus and to carry out his ministry on earth--and in the United States.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “Sent Out” INTRODUCTION Today is the 234th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence the document that contains those immortal words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal and endowed with certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Out And About Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 29, 2008

Lessons to learn from when the apostles were set free from jail.

INTRO>On one of his European tours, master magician and locksmith Harry Houdini found himself locked in jail for improper actions. After he had been searched and manacled in a Scottish town jail, the old jail keeper shut him in a cell and walked away. Houdini quickly freed himself from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Check It Out"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2009

Do people see Jesus in us?

John 1:43-51 “Check It Out!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org John Mellencamp has a song on his album, Lonesome Jubilee, which I think speaks to the human condition pretty well. The song is called: Check It Out. Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Careful Out There

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

Paul is stopping all of us in our tracks as we go out into this world to represent our King and Lord and Savior as he says in so many words, "Be Careful Out There."

Introduction A number of years back there was a T.V. cop program called Hill Street Blues and it always started in a similar way. All the officers were sitting in the briefing room getting the assignments for their shift. Their supervising officer would brief them on the problems of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sequence

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009

When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

Out With The Old

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

An annual message for reflection during New Year's

Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Test It Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#4] TEST IT OUT 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, “If I’m saved, then why do I keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Doubt Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald. The sermon can be heard at our web site, www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Out With The Doubt Sunday March 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33, 14:1-11 Intro. A. Have you ever said things like; “I just don’t believe it.” Or “That can’t be true.” or “It will never happen.” Or “I could never do anything ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God