Sermons on Mud:

Keeping The Zing In Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blessed Are Those Who Thirst And Hunger

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Waht it means to desire God.

Sermon on Mount Blessed are those who thirst and hunger for righteousness MAy 2004 Intro In Matthew 5:16 Jesus tells us to live in such a way that people would see our lives and give glory to God; in the Lord’s prayer his first petition is to hallow Gods name on earth as it is in heaven. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Becomes Real Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 18, 2006

Jesus Christ invades the normal world and brings about healing, foregiveness and acceptance to the outcasts of society. When does He become real to you?

Do you ever have those moments when the Bible just comes alive to you? I had such a moment standing on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (also known as Sea of Gennesaret). It’s been many years now, but I remember being there near Kibbutz Ginossar, standing on the small pebbles that made up the shore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

P.r.a.y. / P = Praise Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 8, 2007

When you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). Paul’s situation: Paul was in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Eat Steak

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Hebrews 5:11-6:1 about spiritual immaturity in the church

Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:1, Title: Let’s Eat Steak, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: the movie Outbreak was the story of an epidemic of the Motoba bacteria that came over from a foreign country and began to be spread through the air to people in an entire town, so much so that the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"They Saw, He Saw

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday

Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday Luke 9:28-36 "They Saw, He Saw" 28 ¶ Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithfulness

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Understanding faithfulness

INTRO: Playing catch with Joel the other day, talent, working on his form, giving him some pointers to help him. Told Joel he could be the Ace’s pitcher next if he was faithful to the sport. Brought back memories of people I used to play with who had so much talent and natural ability but were not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blocker Or Bearer

Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007

Are you a spiritual block to someone? Or is someone a spiritual block to you?

Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus Predicts His Death 21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Interrupted

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 18, 2007

This sermon is a lesson about the importance of life’s interruptions.

It happened only a few weeks ago. After my normal shift on the graveyard I had gone home to rest. Some time in the middle of my sleep Storm came and woke me up. In her hand she held the phone. “It’s the police,” is all she said. A thousand questions went through my mind. “Did I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: *other

The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007

This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

#1down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

Must read! We look at John the Baptist and the battle that tried to hinder his full touch of Jesus’ hands. I may not understand today, but I have to press on and try again!

DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you can preach this sermon with out tears, please don’t preach it! I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Commands Teh Blessing

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

A sobering looking at the times in Scripture God "commands the blessing" God calls us to unity, obedience to Him and to not wrong another. This sermon is a call to work against abortion. If the Church will do this, God commands His blessing.

The Lord Commands the Blessing Sunday Sermon / February 11th 2007 Call forward everyone under the age of 34 – take a good look at every one of these beautiful children of God. How many of you long to receive the Blessing of God over your life? How doest that happen? Do we just name it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hanging Out With God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007

It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: Discoverign Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Discovering your purpose at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Discovering Your Purpose This Christmas Season Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION We all know the story of the misfit reindeer, Rudolph. Born with a bulbous bright nose Rudolph’s parents are worried that their son will be ridiculed by other reindeer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance