Sermons on Out Of Control:

Purge Out The Old Leaven Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 16, 2001

All behaviours are not acceptable in the Church.

Get Rid of the Leaven! March 17, 2001 The Globe and Mail has been running some rather controversial and attention grabbing advertisements of late. In one that I hear on the radio, the idea is that a CEO is promoting someone to a vice-presidency, I believe, and states: “Jones is over 6 feet tall, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out Of Your Cave!

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 25, 2001

Message dealing with some of the "caves" we as Christians hide in to get away from the work God has called us to do.

Times and seasons of disillusionment come into all of our lives, and often threaten to overwhelm us with a loss of hope and vision that we will barely make it through the night, let alone, live in victory in the days and years that lie ahead. It is clear from any honest reading of the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001

A comparison of two farmers - why one is sad, and one is carefree.

A Sower Went Out To Sow His Seed I would like to compare two farmers, or sowers of seed, this morning. They are very different in their outlook. First let’s look at the one in our gospel lesson, Luke 8:4-15. This man goes out to sow his seed, but he is not a very careful sower, is he? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Get Out Of Jail Free

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 3, 2001

A sermon that discusses how Jesus has set us free.

Get out of jail free. . . Card Romans chapter 8 verses 1 - 17 The old board game called Monopoly has a chance card that players can pick up and it means that they don’t miss three turns nor do they need to pay $50-00. By simply possesing this little card they can effect an escape from prison. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zacchaeus: Out On A Limb For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

Like Zacchaeus, none of us really measures up but Jesus knows what you need—a relationship. He knows your name and sees you not who you are, but who you can become.

Zacchaeus: Out on a Limb for Jesus Luke 19:1-10 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION After the series on getting Plugged In, we’re back in the gospel according to Luke. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible: Zacchaeus. Like many of you I was first exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down, Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

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

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

Out Of The Ashes, New Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 10, 2005

In the midst of his exile, Ezekiel saw a vision of God. In the midst of our own troubles, God is still there if we will only look up.

Out of Ashes, New Life Ezekiel 1:1-3 September 11, 2005 Things sometimes happen in life that are so dramatic or stressful or incomprehensible or life altering, that it changes the way we tell time. I have had a friend for about 20 years who I met while he was recovering from a nine month ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

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

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

Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2002

God’s mercy is available to us, whether we call on Him in disasters only or whether we are constantly in His presence. But how much more ready we would be for disaster if we cultivated His presence. A sermon for the 9/11 anniversary.

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, hearing what God might say.” (Repeat) Of all the images which linger, a year later, of the events of last September 11, none is more haunting than the picture of people falling from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist