Sermons on Out Of The Box:

Hanging Out With God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007

It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Out Of Hell

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

There is no need to go to hell

Men go to hell of their own volition. God sends no man to hell. Text: V 24 - Bretheren this prayer expresses need. This man in the very belly of hell, was on his back looking up. In this position he saw God. Lazarus in BOS. Sooner or later every lost man will repent here or in hell. Isa. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Is Out There!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!

(1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of Many, One

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

A July 4th communion meditation

The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Eternal Time Out

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2001

Failure to understand and accept Jesus and His teaching results in an eternity of separation from Him and His comfort.

THE ETERNAL TIME OUT LUKE 16: 14-15, 19-31 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A note from Jesus: You say you will never forget,... TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the afterlife. The only problem with our text is that it is predominantly bad news. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Spread Out!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

This is a message to the hopeless,the outcast,the ’feeling inferior’,the barren,those who thinks life is meaningless because of situations.

“Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the LORD. "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 30, 2003

Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Are you having a hard time making that first step? This passage encourages you to put your trust in God and help you get out of the boat of your life.

#2343 Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Going To The Next Level Series Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Stress U Out Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Stress U Out Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 2 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Order Out Of Chaos

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

I want us to take a trip through the Bible and see that God is a God who can bring order, peace and glory out of chaotic, confused and hopeless situations. The devil has been trying to bring disorder and chaos to our lives since creation.

TEXT: Genesis 1:1-3a TITLE: ORDER OUT OF CHAOS Chaos – (Web.) (1) The disorder of formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe. (2) Extreme confusion or disorder. A state of utter confusion. Verse 2 could be translated that the earth was waste. TLB – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This is part one of the sermon series, Extreme Makeover. The series not only includes exposition but also vignettes for each week.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART ONE “FROM THE INSIDE OUT!” JAMES 1:1 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, ‘To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,’ greetings.” James 1:1 Introduction: Begin this message with a table and four objects: an egg; an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Poured Out

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 7, 2004

This is a message calling for a commitment of the variety that Paul spoke of in Romans 12:1,2.

A Life Poured Out 2 Tim 4:1-8 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-- with great patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beast Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

Beast out of the sea

Beast out of the Sea (Revelation 13:1-10) Today we will examine the government of the Antichrist. We have already seen the nature of Satan’s warfare in our examination of Revelation 12. This will lead us further into an understanding of the government of Satan of his powers which God has to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Out Quickly!!!!!!

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 29, 2004

PEOPLE ARE LOST AND GOING TO HELL LET"S GO OUT QUICKLY AND INVITE THEM TO JESUS.

LUKE 14:21 TEXT. SO THAT SERVANT CAME ,AND SHEWED HIS LORD THESE THINGS.THEN THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE BEING ANGRY SAID TO HIS SERVANTS ,(GO OUT QUICKLY)INTO THE STREETS AND THE LANES OF THE CITY,AND BRING IN HITHER THE POOR,AND THE MAIMED AND THE HALT AND THE BLIND. INTRO.IN JESUS PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Stay Out Of The Poo

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002

Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-17

Denomination: Christian Church