Sermons on Out Of Balance:

When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010

A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving God Out Of Our Plans – Boasting And Being Arrogant! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James teaches that it is sinfull to leave God out of our plans and on our own to boast and be arrogant and negligent to His commands.

INTRODUCTION #23 1. Open your bibles to James 4:13-17. 2. In this section of scripture James gives warning about making plans that do not include God in those plans. (1)Young people, is God #1 in your planning for your summer vacation? With your free time will you read the bible and pray more? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood That Ran Part 4: Walking Out Of Captivity And Surrendring To God Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 4-Walking out of captivity and surrendering to God Text: John 8:33-37 Today we are going to find out the final 2 times that Jesus died for our sins. Just to remind you once again the first 5 are 1. Circumcision – for the making of a new Blood covenant 2. Garden – ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-37

Denomination: Church Of God

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008

God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2013

This is a sunrise message with a theme of why do we get up early on Easter for a sunrise service.

Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here Revelation 5:1-14 Intro: As I mediated on what God would have me say to you this morning, I would come back time and time again to the same theme. What would bring people out this early in the morning to what we call a sunrise service? What would cause people to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Out Of Control; A Prophet Under God's Control

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2019

God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute. This ensured that his was a dysfunctional family. A study of Hosea will encourage Christians as we struggle with honouring God through our families.

“The LORD said to me, ‘Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.’ So, I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley. And I said ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ego Part 2: Edging God Out Through Pride And Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

The main way in which we Edge God out of our lives is through pride and fear. Let us examine if we have this problem and if we have how to deal with it

Edging God Out through Pride and Fear It is almost the end of your second module. The freshers’ night is long over. Yet, permit me to start today by picking on the Freshers a little bit. For those of you who no more consider yourselves as freshers, please try to look back to a time when you were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"If You Can't Stand The Heat Get Out Of The Kitchen"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2018

Jesus tells us He is living bread, Word made flesh, He will be lifted up on a blood Cross, and He will given for the life of the world.

“If you can’t stand the heat get out of the Kitchen” John 6:51-70 Living bread. Word made flesh. Lifted on the bloody cross. Given for the life of the world. 1. Kitchens in early 1800's were extremely hot, miserable, dangerous, hard work, sweaty; drain your energy, stinky. 2. One might say Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-70

Denomination: Methodist

Checking God Out For Onself - Therapeutic! (Psalm 34:7-10) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by trusting the Lord's faithfulness to help in time of need - great or small - rather than languish in the misery of "me and me alone".

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon VI – Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-10

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

you must take a risk to follow Jesus; Charlottesville VA

Matthew 14:22-33 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you and call us to action, our Creator and Sustainer. In today’s gospel of Matthew it was pointed out that the wind was very strong and the waves were very high, but Peter did not notice them at first. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Episcopal

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Part Ii: Out Of The Mouths Of Babes Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2014

Kids say the darnest things, Art Linkletter used to say. In this message, we see how children often "get it" when we don't have a clue!

The Majesty And Glory Part II: Out of the Mouths of Babes Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David's Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, as the title of this short series describes, the "Majesty and Glory" of God. There is a song by the same title, performed by both Sandi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Bible Church

When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011

If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

What Goes In Doesn't Have To Be What Comes Out

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 17, 2021

G.I.G.O. is computerese for Garbage In, Garbage Out. Computers use only what has been input. As we sow, we reap. But often God has something good come out when evil has been put in.

Most people know the meaning of G. I. G. O. It’s computerese and it stands for “Garbage In, Garbage Out.” In reality computers can’t think for themselves and operate on the basis of data typed or programmed in. They put out what has been put in, so if we input stupid, wrong data (Garbage), we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational