Sermons on Out Of Comfort Zone:

Jesus Will Return

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You Seeking, Or Striving? Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 14, 2005

Jesus tells us to strive to enter the narrow gate, while many will seek to enter when it is too late. The difference between seeking and striving for the kingdom of God.

Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 13 and follow along as I read verses 22-24: “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Experience To Share

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 31, 2005

This sermon challenges believers to share their faith experience (in Jesus Christ) with other people.

Int.- On October 9 my wife and I returned from a trip to China to visit our son and daughter in law. Since returning home numerous people have asked about our trip. Every time I am asked I spontaneously start talking about our experience. We have many experiences, both meaningful and challenging to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 6:15-23 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006

Romans 6:15-23

Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Bible Church

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

What makes New Year’s Day so special is that it’s like starting all over. You can thank God for a great year, ask forgiveness for all of your mishaps, and start fresh with 365 days of possibilities ahead of you.

A Fresh Start Every year we celebrate New Year’s Eve with a countdown and firework commemorating all our accomplishments and joys of yet another year that has passed. Unfortunately, there are other not so happy memories that we want to brush under the carpet and put behind us. They may include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worried About Worry - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2007

First in a series on dealing with Stress in your life. All the sermons come from Psalm 23. God’s Antidote For Worry.

How to Deal With Worry We begin a new series today I’m calling Stressbusters. We’re going to look at seven sources of stress and see how you can successfully deal with them. Our text for this series is the 23rd Psalm. The first cause of stress we are going to look at is Worry. We all have pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principle Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007

This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life

Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007

God is both pro-life and pro-choice.

L I F E Sanctity of Life Sunday Psalms 139 I. Psalms 139 tells us that we were known by God before we were formed, and our forming came by the hand of God. - And that process began in the womb. - Today, our world is divided over this issue. – I believe that the issue that divides us is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Or Off Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We need to be fully devoted to God’s truth, especially when it comes to living for him.

On or Off Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / November 18th 2007 Intro: Frame the series title: Jesus illuminates – darkness blinds. On or Off – sin separates us from God. A true Christian doesn’t want to live in darkness. Read along; read ahead; read repeatedly Allow the light of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authority And Submission Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

The crisis of authority

Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4.39). As a nation we are in the midst of a crisis of authority. Many people distrust those in political leadership and the natural, albeit sinful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

A Remnant Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The Lord preserves for himself a people who are his very own.

The LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. … Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you (1 Sam. 12.22, 24) INTRODUCTION It is a wise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Resurrection Of Women Of Destiny

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

God wants to manifest Himself beyond your situation today because he wants you to awake to your destiny!

I thank God today is Mother’s Day. This is a day in this country where we honor Mother’s. God gave women the greatest gift is to become a mother. You may not be a mother in the physical sense, but you are a mother because you have the potential and carry the anointing of a MOTHER. Eve was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Veterans Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2007

We celebrate Veteran’s Day remembering those who have served to keep us free. Now, you need to remember our VSW’s - Veterans of Spiritual Warfare - and make up your mind to be one.

November 11, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 32:30-31 Subject: Spiritual warfare Title: Veterans of Spiritual Warfare Today we celebrate Veteran’s day – the day set aside to honor all who have served their country in the military. I would like all of military people to stand as we thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 13, 2007

This message seeks to encourage God’s people to faithfully endure the hardships of the Christian life, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor Text: Heb.12: 1c “…let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Intro: Today we celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice (truce, or peace agreement) that ended World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon based on a simple prayer that we teach our kids, but each one of us can apply to our lives.

“A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Psalm 95:1-8 11/10/2007 Rudyard Kipling, who was the author of “The Jungle Book”, was so popular that his writings were earning him about $ 10 per word. A few college students however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings, so they sent him a letter, enclosing with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: *other