Sermons on Odds:

Healthy Church Part 1 (Study) Series

Contributed by James Parker on May 5, 2011

"42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

"The Healthy Church" Part 1 "Study" Acts 2:42 Last week we began to look at what a healthy church should look like. We had noted that there are many books about growing the church available out there. Many written by pastors of huge churches, so obviously they must know something about growing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 27, 2012

Today I want to share the Christmas story with you from both the Old and New Testaments to show how this birth of Jesus was written into the history of the world before it was even created. We will see how prophecy was so perfectly fulfilled and why we

The Bible is such an amazing collection of inspired writings. How the whole collection can so perfectly from start to finish come together to give us the entire story of Jesus with so many authors over so many hundreds of years. I’m going to focus on maybe the most neglected characters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

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

"We Are All Spectacles"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2012

A sermon about a God Who loves us more than we can imagine--no matter who we are!!!!

Luke 8:26-39 “We are All Spectacles” Why are we here this evening? Why are we not doing what most of the people in America are doing right this moment?… Watching the Super bowl? Kick-off was at 6:30 pm!!! Could it be that something has happened in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Bestir Thyself

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Talks about David’s rise to power and coming together as a people

BESTIR THYSELF B.R.: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 5:17-25 TEXT: 2Sa 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. INTRODUCTION: In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Just In Time - One Secret To A Better Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To help disciples start the practice of blessing God all the time.

[S] It’s started. It’s happening. The Holiday season is upon us. And just like every year we hope that this year’s experience will be the best one yet. We want a great Thanksgiving experience. We want a Thanksgiving or a Christmas that will be memorable for all the right ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Radical Trust Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 2, 2012

Mark wrote nothing by accident in his gospel. Just prior to the arrest of Jesus, he presents a stark contrast between those who think they have it all and those who have nothing. Which group is which? The answer may surprise you.

As we begin this portion of Mark 12, Jesus has just finished his series of debates with the religious leaders. They’re done, but Jesus isn’t. He came to Jerusalem to first proclaim His hostile takeover—retaking for God the thing man had conformed to his own image. He proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Little Lad, A Little Lunch, And A Large Miracle

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 3, 2011

One little lad with a little lunch became a part of one of the largest miralces in the ministry of Christ. We can learn from him and become a part of God's glorious work.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org A LITTLE LAD, A LITTLE LUNCH, AND A LARGE MIRACLE JOHN 6:1-13 Intro: The passage begins with “After these things...” That seems to be an odd way to begin a story... by saying AFTER. So it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mining Some Truths!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012

Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event

Mining some truths… August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: *other

Be Perfect? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the first in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus' call to be perfect.

There are times when people including Christians say some very strange things. Often we hear someone say something that stops us in our tracks. For example, have you ever heard something that sounded so strange or outrageous that you asked yourself, “Did I really just hear that?” I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

The love of God extends to all of us.

The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: Authority Over The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines the implications of Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.

casual reader of the Bible can find evidence to prove just about any point they want to make within the pages of Scripture. It is in these types of readings that many of the idols or golden calves that are found in the modern church are born. Wait a minute…there are not any idols in the modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010

Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

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