Sermons on Odds:

Do Not Be Decieved Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 25, 2009

Paul’s concern that his flock are being deceived, and the deceptions we face today. This was preached on Bible Sunday, so ends with and emphasis on the Bible as the way to avoid being deceived.

Do not be decieved - Colossians 2:1-5 Deception Paul is worried. He is struggling for the believers at Collosae and Laodicea. There are some new ideas being spoken about. They are questioning Christ’s divinity. We have already heard the message that Paul gave a couple of weeks back – The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

The Fire Fell - Elijah At Mt Carmel

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

The battle between God and Baal - Elijah at Mt Carmel

Ahab was a man who did more evil in the eyes of God than any before him. He considered it trivial to commit sin and was married to Jezebel, who had lead the people of Israel astray into the worship and service of Baal. His father was bad enough, but the Bible tells us that Ahab had done more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna!

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Apr 4, 2009

The cries of the multitude as Jesus entered into Jerusalem were "Hosanna! Save us now!", but they didn’t want the kind of salvation that Jesus was offering.

HOSANNA Text: Matthew 21:1 – 11 It was Sunday, March 30, 33 AD, the very day that the prophet Daniel had prophesized of 600 years earlier. Jesus was nearing the end of His earthly ministry, and was making His way to Jerusalem to observe the Passover. Two of His disciples are sent ahead to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Love

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Today I want to break it down a little and examine it a piece at a time so that we can see what it tells us of.

God’s Great Love Am Service March 15th 2009 John 3:16 Introduction There is a lot of hurt in the world each and every day. Life does not seem very fair at times does it? Good people are losing their jobs, homes, and retirement accounts. Even the planet Pluto is not considered a planet anymore. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Will The Real Blind Beggar Please Stand Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

In the Gospel Lesson for this sermon, it’s a bit hard to tell who the real Blind Beggar is. Is it Bartimaeus or is it the disciples or the rest of the crowd?

Mark 10:46-52 “Will the Real Blind Beggar please Stand Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There’s an old t-v show called To Tell the Truth where contestants are challenged to figure out which of three or four persons are the Real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus: Unlimited Power In A Limited Space Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ through the eyes of Mary.

Would you for a few moments consider one of the greatest mysteries of the incarnation? How could the unlimited power of the God who created the universe be packed into the limitations of a human body? To complicate things a little more, “How could that unlimited power be packed inside a human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent. Joy.

Surprised by Joy Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say it, Rejoice. Let all people know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hava Negilah - Let Us Rejoice!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 4, 2010

The cry goes out - He is Risen - will we realize what joy this brings... to God?

Concordia Lutheran Church Easter Sunday, August 4, 2010 Hava Nagilah Isaiah 65: 17-25 † IN JESUS NAME † May the grace, the incredible love and mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ bring you great rejoicing and peace this day, as we begin to grasp that we, united with His death and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 13, 2010

God is holy and our unified Christian life is rooted in the unity of His holiness and perfect love.

Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Introduction It’s a funny thing about our names. Many of us are very particular about our names. When I first met Christina it was of the greatest annoyance to her that so often people will call her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Doesn't Mean Problem Free Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal truths to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal wants to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment and disenchantment. Nowhere in all of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:8

Belt Of Truth

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

God’s truth is one of the tools we can use against our spiritual enemy.

Belt of Truth Ephesians 6.10-20 Rick Warren said that “life on earth is a test. God continually test people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty.” In Ephesians 6.10-20, Paul said that Christian life is warfare. Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

It All Starts Here Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

A series designed to help Christians get back to what’s most important.

Title: Series – High Priority! A series on what is most important. Priority 1 – Living completely for God. Text: Mark 12.28-34 Task: To invite the congregation to make a renewed commitment to priority one – living for God. Time: 2/01/09 [Title Slide] Today we start a new series on priorities. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "Living As A Christ-Centered Comm. Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2009

Sermon # 2 on creating a shared vision.

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision “Living as a Christ-Centered Community” Matthew 5:14-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Last Sunday we began talking about creating a shared Vision Statement for Grace United Methodist Church. We learned, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

What Should I Do In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 12, 2009

We all face storms in life. What are we to do in the midst of a storm?

A passenger on an ocean liner was enduring a rough Atlantic crossing. As he leaned over the rail, his face a shade of green, a steward came along and tried to encourage him: “Don’t be discouraged, sir! No one’s ever died of seasickness yet!” The nauseous passenger looked up at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist