Sermons on Odds:

Yeah But...

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

How do we respond when asked to follow Christ. Do we shoot out a quick "Yeah but.." ?

Luke 9:51-62 51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isolation

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Those who isolate themselves are without a shepherd and are wide-open to peril.

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…. - Three Dog Night As I was thinking about my message on isolation that well-known lyric sprang to mind. I remember a time when I wasn’t just singing it….I was living it! I was married at 18 years of age. My young wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Clouds

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2010

To walk with the Lord means we have to walk where HE IS.

“Walking In the Clouds” 1 Cor. 10:1-13 * Can you name with me our 5 core beliefs? 1) The Bible is our Guide Book, 2) God loves us & has a plan for us, 3) All people matter to God, 4) We seek to honor God in all we do, and 5) The local church is the hope of the world. * Here’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives and do so in such a way as to bring glory to God.

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith, 1 Timothy 6:11-16 & 20-21 INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul writes For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Faithful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2011

The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there anything that is sure and certain?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our God is faithful.

HE’S FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 This world is filled with uncertainties. Institutions we once thought were secure have fallen by the way side. The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Blocks Of Love

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Paul gives Timothy three building blocks we need to truly love one another with agape love.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Snakes On A Plain

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 19, 2009

This is a monologue sermon from the persepective of an eyewitness to the plague of snakes from Numbers 21:4-9. You will need someone to read the last verses of the sermon from the back of the church after you walk off.

Good Morning, I love meeting new people! I am glad to meet you. My name is Abraham, which, lately, I can’t help feel is more ironic that I ever realized it was. You see Abraham is the Father of all nations; he is person I was taught about by my Rabbi ever since I can remember. And the one word ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Your Brothers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 30, 2009

How to handle conflict. Main scripture and exposition is not addresssed until the 1/3 of the way through the messaage. Expanded outline

DEALING WITH OUR BROTHERS This past week, I had to kill a chicken. I was not happy about the situation, and Drew was even more upset. Tuesday I went out to our chicken pen to let the chickens out. Usually, all of them except some hens that might be trying to lay an egg at the time run out as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

James 2:14-18 Enriched And Enriching Or A Whole Lot Of Nonsense? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 3, 2009

A sermon that looks at what a living and active faith comprises

James 2:14-18 Enriched and enriching or a whole lot of nonsense? I’ve spent some time lately in the veggie garden; I enjoy the sights and sounds of the garden growing. The beans quietly stretching up through the soil, the tomato plant as it battles against the spring cold with its occasional ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Follow That Chariot Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

Philip the deacon has now become Philip the preacher. This message shows us the importance of making friends with those who do not know Christ. We must be available to the lost when they have questions.

The Power of a Changed Life “Follow that Chariot!” Acts 8:26-40 Philip is now entering a new phase of his ministry. Thousands have now come to Christ and you have to stop and ask the question ... why would God move him from an area where he is touching so many lives in Jerusalem to a place like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is King! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What’s In A Name

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

Christmas sermon.

What’s in a name? Isaiah 9:6 Intro: One of the most difficult times I think we had in pre-child birth days, especially with Regan, was in picking a name. When we had the ultrasound done it was probably about a week or two too early and when the doctor looked he said, “Looks like a girl...no wait, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Christmas?!

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 20, 2009

In Matthew 1 we read about the first Christmas, a story that begins in brokeness and ends in hope and promise. Just like our stories because of Christ’s grace and mercy!

Sermon 122409 Christmas Eve Stone her to death! The thought popped into his head, but it didn’t last long. He could have said it out loud, he could have shouted it. It was his right to call for it after all. It was written right there in the 5th Book of Moses. Right in Deuteronomy. Obviously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran