Sermons on Out Of Balance:

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016

The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Relationship To God. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our Relationship to God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 1: Our Relationship to God. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. • Newspapers contain a number of things - for example ‘Headlines’; • Here are a few that they would probably have changed. Ill: • “Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case” • “Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge” • “Safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Cheerful Giver!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 15, 2014

Don’t give Him grudgingly, don’t give Him sloppily, pull out that which is special in your wallet and give Him right away.

Cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We have fasting prayer on Saturdays, the school children and teachers also attend the meeting; however, I have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Your Delight?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 27, 2007

What’s your Delight? Are you missing out on life? God wants to give you the desires of your heart, all you need do is this...

At the Billy Graham Phone Center, this past week, we handled 92 calls, and 36 of those callers received Jesus as their Lord and Savior. And THAT makes me want to SHOUT! What’s your Delight? Psalm 37:4 Scriptures on Delight Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Every Day Count Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 17, 2022

A clear mind will help us to pray more appropriately for a given situation. Christ is coming again and time is running out. This should lead us to a sound prayer life.

We need, from time to time, to be reminded that we never know how much time we have left. I used to visit a man name David Fatheringham. He was a faithful believer in his eighties. The doctor said to him, you might not live long at all. I can’t even assure you that you will see another day. But on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Storms Of Life- Financial Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Teaching how God wants us to trust HIM when the bottom falls out and there is no hope when it comes to our financial storms.

The Storms of Life Financial Storms CCCAG July 7h, 2019 Scripture- Matt 6:25-34 Intro: In the fall of 2012, I was taking a walk in the woods with the family and we brought our Labrador, Candy with us. Candy was having a great time running in and out of the river, getting all muddy, and chasing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible And Abortion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

We believe life begins in the womb at conception. It is the only place in the universe where there is a new strand of DNA out of nowhere that is not the mother and is not the father.

Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and specifically abortion. This morning I want you to join me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bring the very word up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 12:9, Psalm 82:3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022

The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:3-5, Deuteronomy 22:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Gazillion Resons To Follow Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2004

When Jesus told them to launch out into the deep and take cast out their nets that night, something divine was about to take place. Gazillions of fish flooded into their nets and even more got away when their nets did break...

Greetings, January 19, 2004 It was a pink morning. Really. When the sun rose this morning from the East, it made all of the clouds over the big lake look pink, and the pink reflected down into the ice crystals floating on the water. The trees where framed with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Leaving Empty

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011

God not only promised the children of Israel that he would deliver them, but that when they came out they would come out with a high hand and great blessings, "that promise is for you too" claim it today, I'm not leaving Empty

“And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Written!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 13, 2009

This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in o

IT IS WRITTEN! This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in out hearts and lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006

When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's In You

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2010

The Angel of the Lord did not pay any attention to the hopelessness of the past problems. The angel was there for a specific purpose to call Gideon out--to make something out of the potential he identified in this man. He knew that God could make somethin

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC, OK Preached Sunday, July 25, 2010 www.perfectedpraisewc.org bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org TITLE: IT’S IN YOU SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 6:11-12 I stopped by this morning with a simple message. This is a message that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist