Sermons on Out Of Comfort Zone:

Out Of Bounds, But Not Out Of Grace

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When Jesus meets the Syrophoenician woman He seems to act totally out of character. However there is a reason why He acts in this way … and it is a reason which gives us all hope.

Mark 7:24-30 People of God in the Lord Jesus Christ, On many occasions in the Scriptures the actions of Jesus make perfect sense – but our text doesn’t seem to fit into that category does it. The way Jesus acts in this passage seems to be so out of character, doesn’t it.. In fact this is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Self Absorbed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Inside Out

Doing The Miraculous With God—potential Results From The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 4, 2002

What would it take to step over the boundary of my comfort zone to respond to the destiny That God has planned for me?

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I might not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 1. AN ANCIENT “JABEZ” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Caged Or Uncaged

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

Have we become tamed and placed within a cage? Or are we willing to risk and move beyond our comfort zones?

February 15, 2009 Mark 10:17-22 Uncaged * Sermon inspired by Mark Batterson’s book, Wild Goose Chase. 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 Jesus answered, "Why do you call me good? No one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dust, Dirt & Dung

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jun 11, 2008

This is a sermon looking at Jesus washing the disciples feet and what an example that is to us to be servants beyond our own comfort zone.

** Dennis video (You Teach Vol. 2 - The Skit Guys - 8 min) Can you think of a Stacy in your life? Take about 30 seconds and think about that person and what they did for you and for others. Think about their motivation. was it a neighbor who helped you when you couldn’t get your car ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Comfort: Give It & Take It!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 8, 2015

All of us confront problems in life, but it is how one handles them that matters! Crisis situations are not the whole problem, how one reacts and handles them determines if matters will calm down or if they will get worse!

Comfort: Give It & Take It! By Kelly Durant 8-10-14 Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 2. How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Launch Out

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 27, 2007

Our handling of the trials and tribulations we encounter in life is a direct reflection of our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Text: When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). How many of you have ever gone fishing? I am one who likes to fish. As a little fellow, my father would take me fishing in the reservoirs between the hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Time Out

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

There Are Times When We Need to Steal Away and Spend Personal Time With God to be Refreshed.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 20, 2005 (Inspired by a commentary by Rev. Robert E. Houston, Sr.) Scripture: St. Mark 1:35-38 - 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Body Functions - Pt. 2 - Carry/Comfort Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015

Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

Body Functions Pt. 3 - Carry/Comfort I. Introduction God formed each of us and according to Jeremiah He knew us before we were ever formed. He formed our natural bodies by by establishing biological systems that carry out specific functions. These systems are necessary for everyday living. Our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Step Out

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Keep The Light Burning Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

It's important to keep our light shining for Christ, even when we face challenges. This can be achieved through community, stepping out of our comfort zone, and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict us.

First off, we can't do life alone. We need our squad, our friends, our community. Remember when the Holy Spirit showed up at Pentecost? All the believers were hanging out together, and boom! The Holy Spirit showed up big time. When we've got a crew that loves us and loves God, people notice. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28, Acts 2:2-4

Topics: Faithfulness, Perseverance, Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007

When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002

God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

"out On A Limb"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 30, 2019

we need to help all people no matter who they are.

Matthew 19:1-10 “Out on a limb” 1. Let's us look at who Zacchaeus is : • Zacchaeus is is known as the Patron Saint of Tree Climbers • Zacchaeus was a a "wee little man" (or, as the the Bible says "short in stature"). • Zacchaeus was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist