Sermons on Out Of Control:

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

Poured Out Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Do we train ourselves and fill ourselves in life so that we are ready to be poured out? Or are we always looking to be poured into? We must come to church to learn how to "be the church" not just attend a building somewhere.

Poured Out … ready to be poured out Coming to church ready to be the church Colossians 3: 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Order? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 2 - Out of Order? I. Introduction I don't know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is to need to use a machine - drink, snack, register, ATM or any other type of machine only to discover a sign on it that says "Out of Order!" It was promising ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:26, Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Out of Focus

1. I see a problem when I should see a power 2. I see a commandment when I should see a confession 3. I see doing when I should see dying Matthew 4:19 - Become a follower before you become a fisherman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Out

Contributed by Darell Houseton on Aug 30, 2018

Like the disciples in our scripture passage, we too have been trained and are being sent out to those frontlines to deliver the message that help has already come! We are being sent out to (1) preach the Gospel, (2) perform miracles and (3) confirm the word of God!

Introduction My wife Willow can confirm that I watch very few channels on TV, primarily because the two women in my house dominate our television. I digress. The two I watch the most are The History Channel and ESPN. Usually, I watch ESPN before they wake up and History after they go to bed. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Pour Out

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on May 11, 2019

As we celebrate mother's day today, we will share about a mother who fought against all odds to keep her sons from slavery.

2 Kings 4:1-7 New International Version (NIV) The Widow’s Olive Oil 4 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cut It Out

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

What should we do when confronted by those who say a particular part of the Bible is wrong? Do we defend that area or cut that part out of the Bible?

Cut It Out 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2019

As God in the flesh, Jesus lived an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. We too live extraordinarily in the ordinary because of the Spirit of Christ (or Holy Spirit) who indwells us.

1. A few weeks ago I made the statement in the sermon that disciples should like Jesus. I want to explore this reality over the next few weeks. I want us to look at some of the key characteristics of Jesus and make application to ourselves. If I am going to follow Jesus that means I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2019

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

In our First Reading, Jeremiah was thrown into a pit. Illustration- A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A PHARISEE said: "Only BAD people fall into a pit." A MATHEMATICIAN calculated HOW he fell into the pit. BUDDHA said: "Your pit is only a state of mind." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

No Way Out

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 5, 2018

In the ministry of Christ Jesus, as time passes by, is as real as it was in the beginning until now and we passionately serve---to run the race of faith.

NO WAY OUT By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 4, 2018) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of The Heart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2018

Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says?

Prelude Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says? What defiles us? Let’s look at Matthew 15:10-20 and see what Jesus has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 26, 2017

Jesus calls us to bring light into the darkness 

Matthew 4:16-22 When we proclaim our profession of faith, we say: ‘We believe on One God. . . God from God, Light from Light’. . . I imagine that all of us have been afraid of the dark at some time in our lives. . . afraid of the monster under the bed, . . . the creature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Poured Out Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

The "already/not yet" nature of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Who’s ready for some pop culture trivia this morning? In the 18-49 age group, what has been the highest rated TV series for the past two seasons? The Walking Dead. In case you’re not familiar with it, The Walking Dead is about some people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. Who knows ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Context

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 23, 2018

Taking a verse out of context and using it to support our opinion can put us on thin ice with the Lord, especially when we stretch things too far.

Out of Context Introduction When we make a statement or a write about something it is very important to be sure we remain within the context of what we are referencing. It may be a true statement that we once saw a man catch a 150 pound catfish; however, if we make this statement, while writing ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church