Sermons on Muddied:

Tongue Twister Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2009

One prominent religious website said the doctrine of Justification was "controversial". Really? Why would that be?

OPEN: How many of you have ever read “Fox in Socks”? I’ve read many Dr. Seuss books to my kids, though I’m not sure I’ve ever read this one. But there are many people who love this book. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it features 2 main characters Mr. Fox and Mr. Knox who converse almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disregarding God's Directive ...

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above you” Pride is something else in our life that has to go before pressing into God’s best. “Why is that?” you may

Disregarding God’s Directive ... Numbers 20:1-20:13 Also Exodus 17:1-7 Golden Text - The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron , Because ye beli... “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Desperate For God?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007

As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009

A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 13 in series. If God’s purpose is to progressive mold us into the image of His son, then He is not cruel in doing whatever is necessary to bring us to Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 13 “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” John 4:46-4:54 This morning I have constructed a visual model of our lives on this table. The tower on the table ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless The Children

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus blessed the children and so must we!

INTRO.- ILL.- A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell? Yes, It's Real!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

Hell is the eternal destination for those who have not placed their faith in Jesus.

Hell? Yes, it’s real! Luke 16.19-31 NASB April 24, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Daniel Meyers speaks about a book written by a cardiologist at the University of Tennessee that corroborates an important aspect of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Met God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God desires true devotion.

HAVE YOU MET GOD? John 4:21-24 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD DESIRES TRUE DEVOTION. ?: How? How is it done? KW: Ways. TS: Since God desires true devotion, we will find in John 4:24, two ways that it is accomplished. The _____ way true devotion is accomplished ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Your Hero Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

If we want to become an elite spiritual athlete, we must focus on our hero – Jesus Christ (Part 2 "How To Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

HOW TO BE AN ELITE SPIRITUAL ATHLETE PART 2 “Focus on your Hero” Hebrews 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION We’re talking about how to be an elite spiritual athlete. We all know how important it is to stay in shape physically, and it’s no less important for us to pay attention to our spiritual condition. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon discusses the fact that we as Christians are egaged in an ongoing spiritual war with the forces of evil.

Introduction: We as a nation are engaged in a War on Terrorism. Our enemy dealt a serious blow to us on September 11, 2001. Since then we have taken the fight to our enemies but they have not given up. In fact they continue to kill our young men and women serving in Iraq on a daily basis, while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Put The Devil Under Your Feet

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2014

Satan wants to destroy you and God wants to save you; you must make the choice which side you’re on. This message looks at 3 aspects of this battle.

HOW TO PUT THE DEVIL UNDER YOUR FEET Rom. 16:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DEER SEASON 1. It was Saturday morning as Jake, an avid hunter, woke up ready to go bag the first deer of the season. He walked down to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and to his surprise he found his wife, Alice, sitting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedient Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Obedience is like being pregnant. In the same way that it is impossible to be kind of pregnant, it is impossible to be kind of obedient.

Fan… or Follower? A fan likes God when life is good. A follower obeys God when life is hard. We’ve been talking about what it takes to have a satisfied life. In week one I talked about how important it was to be a giver if you want to experience a satisfied life. Spending, getting, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diagnosing The Problem Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

This is the "Total Depravity" sermon without using the stock theological labels. It is the first sermon in the series and it's covert because too many of our listens will shut down their receptors when they hear the words "Calvinism."

Last week we listened to a story, a parable, that Jesus told about a Pharisee and a tax collector. Here is what he said: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed