Sermons on Out Of Captivity:

Jesus Sends Out The 12

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 15, 2005

This sermon deals with the sending out of the 12 disciples.

MUB JULY 10, 2005 MARK 6;7-13 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10Whenever you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005

The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In, What's Out

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

The seventh of a series through the book of Acts in the Fall 2005

It used to be that to find out who or what was ‘in’ or ‘out’ you consulted the society section of the local newspaper, or Look magazine, or a well-known celebrity reporter for the latest on whatever was deemed the latest ‘in’ and ‘out.’ Now we have the Internet to help us determine what is ‘in’ and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Letting Jesus Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Often we try to fit Jesus in a box, but he is far to big to fit in our boxes.

Luke 4:14 - 30 – Letting Jesus out of the Box Props : A large cardboard box wheeled onto the stage (with a person inside of it) A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes unkempt, and a half empty bottle of wine was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Out To God Or To The World? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

What are the signs of good leadership? Abram exhibits them as he and 318 men take on a whole army. Then Abram must make a choice - serve God or the world. How would you respond?

In these two chapters we have two amazing accounts - the first of Abram and how he routed a whole army with 318 men - and the second, we get our first real glimpse at what many feel is the pre-incarnate Christ - Melchizedek. Verses 1 - 12 The city-kings around the Dead Sea paid tribute to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Making Something Out Of Nothing Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 3 in Joseph the Dreamchaser. A monologue of Joseph expressing what he learned in jail. An encouragement on perseverance.

Joseph: One Man Makes A difference Part 3: How To Make Something Out Of Nothing (Note:This was kind of a first person sermon. I dressed as Joseph, did the monologue and interspersed it with songs we sang. I only mention the songs by title, because the words worked for what I felt we needed to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Not Fall Out Over This

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 20, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to communicate clearly with each other.

“Let’s Not Fall out Over This” GNLCC Numbers 32:1-34 Ephesians 4:25-32 Joshua 22 Have you ever made a decision, that was misunderstood or misread by someone else, and the person got upset with you. The next thing you know, there has been a falling out of some kind between you and the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Bottom Falls Out Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005

Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Casting Out An Unclean Spirit Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

Lessons from the miracle applied to today.

The Casting Out of a Unclean Spirit Miracles of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 Miracles # 05 I. When the place of worship and was open Jesus was there. Mark 1:21 NOTE: If Jesus saw the need to attend a worship service then we ought to see the need. II. Jesus taught with authority. NOTE: Preachers and Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Casting Out Of A Demon Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This sermons deall with the unity in a church

The Miracle of casting out of a demon and healing the blind mute man Luke 11:14-23 Miracles #18 I. A church is in danger when it is divided, because division is Satan’s plan II. When a church is divided it cannot grow or go. III. The church has only one right way to go. (It has to be God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2005

Children are defenseless and it is up to us to seek justice for them

Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. I hate, I despise your ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: United Methodist

"Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 23, 2005

Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

“Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pouring Out Of The Seven Vials

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 1, 2006

This sermon shows the awful but necessary judgment upon the wicked, when the seven vials are poured out.

POURING OUT OF THE SEVEN VIALS Revelation 16 The climatic ending of the Revelation is taking place with God quickly dispensing His judgment and wrath on the Godless portion of a fallen creation. All wickedness and those who have been involved in sin are being punished. Notice that I said, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist