Sermons on Out Of Balance:

Cry Out For Mercy

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

God hears the silent screams of the millions of babies slaughtered in the womb

Cry Out For Mercy! Numbers 35:16-21 "If a man strikes another with an iron instrument and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man strikes another with a death-dealing stone in his hand and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Stepping Out On Faith

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon on the importance of trusting God

Stepping Out On Faith Esther 4:1-17 Prayer Introduction Many of us say that we live by faith, that we have faith in God to do what He says He will do. But when it comes time to answer that call, to live that life that He calls us to live we fail to completely trust Him. It is hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007

The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stepping Out For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 19, 2007

Before God took the children of Israel into the Promised Land they needed to commit to Him, with no turning back. God, in turn, provided a way to do the impossible. When God calls us and we step out for Him, he comes through for us too.

After the preparation of Joshua as a leader, the encouragement to do what God had commanded - to take the land, and the spying out of that land to find out that the enemy seemed powerful but was frightened of God. After that is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, the feet meet the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 12, 2006

The results of one womans faith who reaches out to Jesus. The difference that faith makes

SBC Philippi 2/12/06; Rev. Jeff Simms A Woman Reaches Out to Jesus Mark 5:25-34 Primary Purpose: To look at the faith that healed a woman suffering for 12 years. The main character in our message today suffered a chronic disease which she was told she had to live with. She had gone to every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Stepping Out On Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the faith of Noah and what it has to do with us.

Stepping Out on Faithfulness! Men have tried to appease the “gods” for centuries Aztecs (volcano god), Canaanites (fertility gods) Genesis 6:13-22 The way to please God is through faithfulness Heb 11:6, 7 Pistis- faithfulness or faith Faithfulness is acting on your faith (beliefs) Noah was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of This World Investments

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

“Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing Out The Dead Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

This is the 7th of 7 signs where John shows his readers who Jesus was in acted parables. This sign is the climax revealing that Jesus is the "LIFE".

BRINGING OUT THE DEAD The Monty Python troupe touched on a very real issue of the Middle Ages in their movie about the quest for the Holy Grail: Death! So many people were dying 800 years ago at so fast a rate that there was no time to bury them. Carts were brought around to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Mennonite

Scoping Out Strongholds Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 26, 2006

Third in a series on spiritual warfare. This message examines strongholds in our minds that keep us from being truly free.

This is week three in our series, “Operation Enduring Freedom.” If you missed either of the first two messages, you can obtain a copy of the audio tape, or find the sermon manuscript at our home page on the internet. We are seeking out God’s word to find out how to grab hold of a lasting, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Pew

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 7, 2007

Jesus wants us to give Him all our garbage.

(Come up from front of church dragging trash bag and talking about how tired you are of carrying and dragging this bag of trash along with you every day all day long) Max Lucado tells the story of a woman who is tired—she’s weary—and she flops down on a bench and drops her bag of trash between her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that it is time to have a new or renewed commitment to God.

-We are entering into a period of newness in our lives -New Year -As we are making our resolutions, let’s seek to include some spiritual ones this year -It’s time that we resolve to do some spiritual cleaning in our lives -ILL: Closet Cleaning -It’s time we throw out some of the old and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Wesleyan