Sermons on Madness:

"Are We God’s Hubcap?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2010

In Luke 8:26-39 we meet a madman who lived naked and homeless in a graveyard. Not only does this story show us Jesus’ power over evil but in makes the point that no one is beyond God’s redeeming grace.

Luke 8:26-39 “Are We God’s Hubcap?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Why are we here this evening? Why are we not doing what many of the people in our community are doing right this moment?… Watching t-v, heading to the movie theatre, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

08 Life Encounter: It's Conquest. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 27, 2008

I. ENEMIES TO THE CONQUEST - II. THE CONQUEROR’S JOURNEY ❶. The Conquest In Jeopardy ❷. The Conqueror’s Action ❸. The Conqueror’s Instructions ❹. The Conqueror’s Prize

Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. - Ever broken an arm or a hand, a leg or a finger? - Then you know how hard it suddenly becomes to do even the simplest tasks. - Ever try to tie your shoe with one hand? - Open a jar with one hand? - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Not Fair

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners that life is not fair as we know it, he uses this passage to show that Solomon wants people to live above this world.

When Solomon first began His book of Ecclesiastes He looked at life from an overall philosophical view point. This is to say he was looking at it from a wisdom point of view. He said that life was al meaningless and just continued like a snowball rolling down hill. As King Solomon got to look ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kings Business Requires Haste

Contributed by Timothy Bledsoe on Jan 19, 2007

Some decisions require haste

The Kings Business Required Haste I Sam 21:8 And David said unto Ahimelech, and is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste. Introduction David was on the run from a mad King. He runs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 19, 2006

A message about the greatest Gift ever given.

The Gift John 3:16 Pastor Don Jones Prop needed: Small gift box with bow on top For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Introduction My family has always had interesting Holidays, especially ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The True Light Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 25, 2006

Jesus Christ is The True Light of the world.

Christmas Eve Yr C, 24/12/2006 Jn 1:1-14 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ the True Light” The Fourth Gospel is very rich in providing a wide range of word pictures of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What's That In The Bushes Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

WHen your in the thick of a problem, stop and listen, God’s provision is nearby.

Background of story • God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation • God gave Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac, in their old age • In the context of our scripture reading this morning: o God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice to God Genesis 22:1-2 1 Now it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Through The Eyes Of The Thief Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39

The Absolute Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 18, 2006

In a world full of opinionated people, everyone has a view of what God is like. Yet, the Word of God speaks specifically to the nature and attributes of God; therefore we must simply accept them by faith or reject them on the notion that they are not rati

The Absolute Sovereignty Of God Jeremiah 10:23 Intro: In a world full of opinionated people, everyone has a view of what God is like. Yet, the Word of God speaks specifically to the nature and attributes of God; therefore we must simply accept them by faith or reject them on the notion that they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

When They Look On Whom They Have Pierced

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

We look on him who was pierced and we see the heart of God; we also see ourselves and are moved to tears of repentance and amendment of life.

TRINITY 2 ZECHARIAH 12__8-10 AND 13__1 WHEN THEY LOOK ON WHOM THEY HAVE PIERCED The 3 year lectionary has been a great gift to us. Today’s conjunction of Zechariah and Luke 9__18 gives marvelous insight into Jesus’ understanding of Himself and the way in which he taught his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:8-10

Denomination: Anglican

I Represent Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the importance of living a Christ like life. We are to allow Jesus to lead in our life so that we can reflect Him.

I Represent Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Prayer Introduction Before I have told you that I like going to the mall, sit, and study people. I watch people come and go. Now have you noticed that today many people wear their company’s logo on their clothing? They are walking advertisements for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

X Marks The Spot [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 14, 2005

Christ is the most important part of Christmas, but is being "X’ed" out by several things. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

X Marks the Spot PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Now it’s a ‘holiday tree’, ‘winter break’, and soon, we’ll all be dreaming of a white holiday! The most important part of the word “Christmas” is where many are placing the “X” today. At ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Ahead Of Me!

Contributed by Adam Webb on Oct 25, 2004

In this sermon I talk to Christians about putting the needs of others first as we follow the example of Christ. I also talk about the church displaying servant leadership in the community.

Introduction As Christians there are alot of things that often rob us of living in the grace of God. Do you ever just loose your joy? Many things can make us loose joy little things like, -Waking up late and getting in trouble with the boss -Admitting your spouse was right and you were wrong -The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 21 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

Paul continues to describe the the Gentile that we are in a battle, a battle against sin and a battle to bring as many as we can to Jesus Christ. We must control our minds and become slaves to Christ in everything that we experience in life.

Romans, Part 21 Romans 7:7-25 Introduction - Romans 7:4 – key point of bearing fruit … - Paul reminds us that we are to die to what used to control us - That is, to put off the things of this world and focus only on Kingdom issues - All that separates us from living a life for God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational