Sermons on muscle:

Matthew 13:33 - The Incredible Hulk And Yeast - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2011

Many seem to have a problem with this parable? The trouble is that whenever yeast is used figuratively in the Bible it is usually speaking about "the bad guys" and the influence of sin, hyprocrisy, or their false teaching, (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians

Matthew 13:33 – THE INCREDIBLE HULK AND YEAST - Part 14 I’m thinking THE INCREDIBLE HULK! When Bruce Banner gets mad, he is transformed into a huge, out of control creature (I can’t help it. I have a grandson who loves cartoon characters and he always wants me to play the bad guy or the monstrous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 31, 2001

Spiritual Checkup? Part 1

How’s your Heart? Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. What is heart disease? Heart Specialist necessary Statistics on Heart Disease related Deaths – The number 1 killer in America according to the Franklin Institute Cardiovascular disease. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Drivers Seeat. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 25, 2016

A sermon that uses the series title top gear to talk about powering forward with God this sermon is putting God in the drivers seat of your life.

God in the drivers seat. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” (Matthew 16:24 MSG) Matthew 16:24-25Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proud Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

We need to stop being ashamed of the gospel and start being proud of it.

Proud Of The Gospel Text: Rom. 1:16-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

The level of commitment you see in new members depends on how much time, prayer and intentional effort you put into their growth.

INTRODUCTION: NEED: To Develop a plan to turn attenders into members (for a similar perspective see Warren, Purpose Driven Church, Chapter 17) If our goal is to get people to come down that isle and tell us they will join this church, our plan can be rather simple. 1. Make them comfortable when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is ...

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

One Prophetic Word From God Can Change Your Dry Life Forever!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 14, 2005

We are often looking for something that will bring a positive change to our life. The latest diet, the latest fad, Or even a new car or a new career. But only the word of God has the power to bring a real sence of direction and to carry us thru the trials

"The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me around among the old, dry bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Love #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

• The sin nature is present within every person until he or she becomes born again and supernaturally receives a new heart from God.

Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Love Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006

Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development.

Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucifixion

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Chosen One

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006

God’s Chosen One: 1- God cherished 2- Spirit inhabited 3- Heart builder 4- Hope producer

INTRO.- ILL.- A Milwaukee teacher took her first-grade class to a dairy where a guide showed the children through the entire plant, explaining the whole process. The tour over, the guide asked if anyone had any questions. One little girl raised her hand and said, “Did you notice that I’ve got on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessing In Disguise

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 11, 2007

Often it is difficult for us to see too far past our circumstances. In doing so we forget that God is always up to something good, if we will just put our faith in Him. There are many blessings in life that don’t look like blessings at first...

I was speaking with my mother the other day and she said that when she woke up she asked God to be involved in every part of her day. As she was about to sit down for a nice lunch with her sisters she got a call to rush a family member to the hospital. She then had to wait in the hospital waiting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

A Contrast In Twelves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2014

God has an agenda for believers to grow in their trust of him.

A Contrast in Twelves (Mark 5: 21-43) 1. There are quite a few number jokes out there. • What did the zero say to the 8? Nice belt! • Why is the number six so scared? Because seven eight nine! • What has 6 wheels and flies? A garbage truck. • 6 out of 5 people have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist