Sermons on Messy:

Danger And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Philip’s story: persecution to opportunities for evangelism to building bridges to baptism and the Holy Spirit.

Danger and Opportunity: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:1-25 Intro: Do any of you read Chinese? I wonder if you can read the characters on the screen behind me and translate them for us. (Chinese word for crisis; two distinct characters, put together these = “crisis”) What is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From Me? Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Nov 27, 2006

This was part of a three month emphasis on faith, and this message focuses on what God wants from us.

Discovering the Possibilities of Faith Lesson: What Does God Want from Me? Hebrews 11:17-19 Turn to Gen. 22. Today we are wrapping up our Discovering the Possibilities of Faith campaign – it has been quite a journey over the past three months, watching many of you wrestle with issues of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sanding The Floors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009

Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Believer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

Spiritual marks every Christian should bear: 1. The mark of God’s story (1:27-30). 2. The mark of charity (2:1-2). 3. The mark of humility (2:5-8). 4. The mark of giving glory to God (2:8-11). 5. The mark of loyalty (2:12-13)

The Marks of a Believer Philippians 1:27-2:13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 12, 2012 *In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he said: “From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17) *Can you imagine that? -- In 2 Cor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Cooker Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

“Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disciple In A Post Christian World

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t matter.So how can we be a disciple?

Being a Disciple in a Post Christian World 1 John 2:6 and Ephesians 5:1-2 We might as well finally admit it. We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Genius Of Wrong Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people

“THE GENUIS OF WRONG” “Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people” Luke 17:20-21 (p742) March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was sharing Wednesday night in our close encounters with God that he always seems to choose the wrong people…at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Palm Sunday: A Pre-Enactment Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2014

Palm Sunday sets the stage for Holy Week. More than that, it sets up in microcosm the grandest event of the end of the ages.

Palm Sunday is an essential part of the Easter experience, of the Resurrection experience. Without this day, we wouldn't have a foretaste of the Second Coming. Palm Sunday is a place to pause before entering into the inescapable whirlwind of Holy Week. And there is genuine cause to celebrate, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Distance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010

We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 1 I. Introduction 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. It seems that everywhere Jesus went He did miracles. I have no issue with that. He is the Son of God He should do miracles, right? That is what deity does! My issue with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hoarders

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011

Hoarders are people that are in a constant battle by an obsessive need to acquire (and failure to use or discard) a significant amount of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. This is much like when people come to Jesus.

Who has seen the A& E series, “Hoarders”? I love the show! Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. VIDEO: “Hoarders” I find myself hooked to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Other

The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

God's goodness is a favour. It draws us to Him. Rest and rely on His goodness.

Our knowledge of God affects our relationship with God and the way we live. • And it is affected by: (1) HOW YOU SEE GOD (2) HOW YOU THINK GOD SEES YOU To really know Him, then we need to look at what God has revealed. • The Bible mentioned 3 ways God reveals Himself – through ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Foolish Or Not?

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Accessible Savior Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

Paul confronts some of the lies that were hindering so many of his fellow Jews from being saved. There were many truths that they embraced from God’s law, but they missed the free nature of grace and how accessible salvation is to all who call on the Lord

The Accessible Savior Romans 10:1-13 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard of the game, 4 truths and a lie. It is often used as a mixer for people to get to know each other better. You write down 5 things about yourself, and they are all true but one. The other person tries to guess which one is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God