Sermons on Out House:

Down But Not Out (Part1) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 9, 2008

Reasons to Praise the Lord in the midst of suffering

“DOWN BUT NOT OUT” (PART 1) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/3/08 INTRO: SUFFERING IS ONE OF THE MYSTERY’S OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING TO TAKE ITS TERRIBLE TOLL ON HIS PEOPLE? WHEN WE THINK OF SUFFERING WE MOST OFTEN THINK OF IT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

Remembering what God does for us in the midst of suffering

DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 2) 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/10/08 INTRO: TEACHER GIVING A LECTURE TO HIS STUDENTS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT. HE RAISED A GLASS OF WATER AND ASKED THE AUDIENCE, "HOW HEAVY DO YOU THINK THIS GLASS OF WATER IS?" ANSWERS RANGED FROM 12OZ TO 30OZ. "IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Your Tent!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your hands were not trained to tidy up a tent. Your hands were trained for war! In order to accomplish God’s purpose in your life you have to Get Out of Your Tent!

“Time To Tear Down The Tents or Get Out of Your Tent” Text: 1 Samuel 17:1a; 2-11; 20-24; 28-29 I. Introduction This is certainly not a new story. You have read and reread this story since you were young. The overpowered, underdog, teenage boy defeats the highly trained, extremely armed, NBA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008

Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Molehill Out Of A Mountain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 11

MAKING A MOLEHILL OUT OF A MOUNTAIN (LUKE 9:51-56) The widely respected Indianapolis Colts coach and Superbowl winner Tony Dungy is the epitome of cool, calmness and composure. Peyton Manning credited Dungy's calm demeanor as critical to the team’s rally from an 18-point deficit against the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Sold Out For Christ

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

Living a life that is centered on Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Our Salvation

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 5, 2008

What does it mean to really be saved? How should it look like?

Ephesians 2:10 “Living Out Our Salvation” Vv. 8-9 • This is the fundamental truth of our faith: salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. • “Not of yourselves” o Nothing we can do to earn it, add to it, or take away from it; it truly is a gift from God. • “Lest any man should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Out Of Dollars Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.

“Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the twentieth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Getting Out of God’s Way” Acts 11:1-18 September 23, 2007 What happens when God thoroughly and completely messes up the paradigm? When God acts in a way utterly differently than you expected Him to act? According to Wikipedia (and if it’s in Wikipedia, then it must be true), “Angst is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Starting Out On The Right Foot

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon about starting a new ministry together, and the steps that need to be taken to ensure we all start out on the right foot.

Psalm 130 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Poured Out

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 27, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to examine who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. Thoughts taken from an article by Jack Hayford, "Symbols of the Holy Spirit."

The Holy Spirit Poured Out Introduction We have been experiencing somewhat of a drought in that it has not rained significantly for some time. Evidenced by the fires in PB that destroyed 42 homes. Be thankful- the drought has not been as serious as many the world has experienced through history. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

Stepping out

Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that teaches to not be frightened by the waves around you but to look at the savior. Too many times we are preoccupied with those things around us and we end up knee deep in turmoil.

Time to get out of the Boat Text: Matthew 14:29-33 (MSG) 29 He said, "Come ahead. " Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!" 31 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Dried Out But Not Dried Up

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that stresses the importance of staying in the word and remaining prayerful. Otherwise, we are weak and then the enemy will try and tear us down and strip us of all our joy.

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-3,7-10 (NIV) 1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God