Sermons on messy: showing 76-90 of 1,738

That Sinner!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2014

A sermonette (I will use this at rest home services) about a bloke who had it so right with God it really make things quite messy in his relationships with his fellow man. Hey I'm just pleased I'm not like him. ;)

Jesus had a subtle and sometimes not so subtle way of getting through to people. I like how he delivers a message to a group of people who thought they had it bang on right with God, to a group of people who were confident that they had it right with God. Jesus tells them a story that actually cuts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Continues To Repay All Of Our Expenses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST is the Good Samaritan and the innkeeper who take care of our needs and JESUS CHRIST repayed for it through His precious blood. 1 Peter 1:19 (Amplified Bible) But [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you covered by grace? Yes. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Amplified Bible) For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Beyond Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

Today we gather around an event that has broken into human history like no other. It’s vital to recognize that it is indeed into history… real history. It was the unfolding of what God spoke through the prophets was going to happen. He would send a Messi

NOTE: At start of service the following text is read – John 20:1-22 or 1,11(after ‘but’) -22. Only 20:19-22 are in bulletin insert The following portion of text was included in sermon outline bulletin insert (but not read again): John 20:19-22 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2016

The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge I. Our Mess ( our sins) II. We hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption III. We allow God to continue His Work through the Holy Spirit to recreate us as His Masterpieces

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) Title: Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge our mess ( our sin). It is the time that we hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Too Early To Get Drunk!"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on May 8, 2008

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “It’s Too Early To Get Drunk!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Blessed The Mess

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2022

Jesus excepts and encourages Mary although she was a slacker and He discipline's Martha although she is doing her job.

Jesus Blessed the Mess Luke 10:38-42 1. I heard this said somewhere “Pay no attention to my mess Bless this Mess she said” • Martha maybe the neat, tidy, and organized housekeeper the text says 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. • Mary may have been “Messy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Of Peace And Joy

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2018

Joy, Peace, Prayer, Thanksgiving

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Life of Peace and Joy July 22, 2018 Philippians 4:4-7 (p. 820) Introduction: I remember hearing my mentor Wayne Smith say more than once… “Ministry would be a whole lot easier if people weren’t involved…but it wouldn’t be as fun either.” People are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cisterns, Channels, And Stagnant Ponds

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2009

If we do not share our faith we will not truly learn it. If we take nothing in we will go dry. Truly refreshing spirituality involves both learning and sharing the truth.

A few weeks ago, as the hot weather season got into full swing, I remembered something I had not done to prepare for the season. Last summer we had bought a big plastic garbage container and had set it outside, next to the air conditioner compressor, and I had run the exhaust hose into it in order ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gather For Strength Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and strength in togetherness, using the story of Aesop's Fable, The Bundle of Sticks, as an example.

Welcome to week 3 in our We Are Gathered Here series. To begin this morning I’d like to read one of Aesop’s Fables called, The Bundle of Sticks. A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarreling among themselves. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Strength In Unity, Family Discord, Collective Power

Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

Earth Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

Part one of looking at four elements in faith.

-alrighty, let’s get into this! -for the weekend we are going with the theme Elemental, in case you hadn’t guessed. The whole idea of this is we are going to explore faith from the ideas of the four elements, earth, air, fire and water. -because faith and growing in God is not one way, one thing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Methodist

No Quick Fixes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 6, 2022

They have went into exile and there will not be a quick fix.

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 No Quick Fixes 1. For most of the problems and hurdles of life, there are no quick fixes. • Need to lose 15 pounds? It won’t be fast • Need to find a six figure job • Need a plumber to install toilet? It won’t be fast or easy — and it won’t be cheap. 2. Jeremiah is faced with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Pride Before The Fall" Series

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

"Raise Your Hand If You've Got Too Much Stuff"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on May 22, 2008

A sermon about coming to understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe God.

Matthew 6:24-34 Philippians 4:10-13 “Raise Your Hand If You’ve Got Too Much Stuff” In Ephesians 1:19 the Apostle Paul says, “I…pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.” I want to understand that incredible power more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Jesus Driven Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 15, 2007

While works clearly do not save us, in Matthew 25 Jesus makes it clear that how we live is the indicater of the kind of relationship we have with HIm.

The Jesus Driven Church As I look at all the messages that Jesus delivered this is without a doubt, to me, one of the most powerful. Jesus makes it clear that when He returns he will be able to distinguish one person from another in their relationship with Him. He will know who has been true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ