Sermons on Out Of Balance:

"Weeding Out The Kingdom"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the parable of the Wheat and the Tares.

“Weeding Out the Kingdom” Starting with last Sabbath, we have begun a series of sermons dealing with what have become known as the “Kingdom Parables” of Christ. Out of the eight parables that we will be featuring over the coming weeks, Jesus himself only explained two, the parable of the sower and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Running Out The Snakes

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

NOTICE WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT ISLAND OF MELITA. PAUL, ALONG WITH THE MARINERS ARE WET AND COLD, HISTORIANS VERIFY IT WAS PROBABLY IN OCTOBER AND THE COLD WET RAIN ALONG WITH THE SWIMMING ASHORE, MADE THEM WET AND VERY COLD. THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND HAD K

RUNNING OUT THE SNAKES 6/14/09 TEXT: ACTS 28: 1--6 INTRODUCTION: ALL THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE I HAVE FOUND NOTHING GOOD WRITTEN ABOUT SNAKES. 1. FROM THE FALL OF MANKIND IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, TO THE VERY LAST MENTION OF SNAKES IN THE WORD OR GOD, I FIND NO FAVORABLE MENTION. 2. THEREFORE I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Driving Out The Darkness Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009

A study of how the light of Christ in our lives transforms us and drives out the darkness that we were previously in.

Driving out the Darkness Text: Ephesians 5:7-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) When I was a little boy, in grade school I remember taking a field trip to The Alabaster Caverns. Well when we moved back into this area I was excited about taking Leslie and Gabriel to Alabaster Caverns. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Or Out? Nt Canonization Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

Message about the Origin of the New Testament specifically regarding the process of canonization

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, Title: In or Out? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Read selections from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas B. Background to passage: do a little review from the Greek To Me message, explain “canon,” and conclude that although canonization was complete by 405 AD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Up And Down And In And Out

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is The World Out Of Control?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008

I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

If We Cry Out…

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008

“Crying out” stirs something up in the heart of God. It moves God to action on our behalf. 100’s of times throughout the Psalms, David cried out to God & called the people to do the same.

If We Cry Out… - Proverbs 2:3 Intro.: We have focused on the first “if” of Proverbs 2: Receiving, Treasuring, Inclining & Applying. Now we’re ready to move on to the second “if”. We’ll find that this 2nd level is more aggressive. 1st we were called to “silence”. Now, we’re commanded to “cry out” & ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2009

In order to get a miracle you have to go to Jesus with your need.

July 19, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Mark 5:21-43 Subject; Part 6 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracle Title: Stepping Out in Faith – The Story of Two Miracles OK, Here are the facts. We have been going step by step toward receiving a miracle in your life. Everyone needs a miracle. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching Out To Sinners

Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009

Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Out For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Paul calls us to an amazing life of working out the gift of salvation.

One of golf’s moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball waited on the tee. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Mouth Of A Fish

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011

Often we wonder where we will get the resources to support God's work, but in many cases we already have it.

Peter just shook his head. That was all they wanted was money. Couldn’t they see the bigger picture? That there was more at stake then just money. They had just arrived back in town and before they could even get settled the church was there with its hand out. Well it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hanging Out With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 27, 2010

The Holy Spirit fills, equips and transforms us for service.

HANGING OUT WITH THE PROPHETS There is an old legend of a certain guide that lived in the desert and who never lost his way. He carried with him a homing pigeon with a very fine cord attached to one of its legs. When in doubt as to which path to take, he threw the bird into the air. The pigeon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Out Of The Graveyard

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

One thing is certain! Unless Jesus comes back before our time arrives we are all going to one day end up in a graveyard. But there is no sense in moving into the graveyard before our time.

Bunbury Sun am 7/08/2011 “Moving out of the graveyard” Intro: *** Ernie in the Parramatta Church has a very unusual job. I mean there aren’t too many people that can claim to have done for a job what Ernie does. And to add to this he loves his job even though it brings home the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal