Sermons on Out Of Wedlock:

Going Out To Bring Them In

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

The followers of Jesus are called to go to the world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Going Out To Bring Them In Mark 1:14-20 Along time ago in a land far away there was a church. The church had been founded by a handful of men and women who wanted nothing more out of life than to make a difference in their community for the Kingdom of God. They had read the Word of God and been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While You Were Out Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2006

Although Jacob got what he wanted as a result of his sinful conniving, he lost what he had. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding!

While You Were Out is the kind of reality TV show most people wouldn’t mind being a part of. In this program, work crews come to your house and renovate a room or two unbeknownst to you while you are out on a mini-vacation. When you return, you come home to a newly renovated kitchen or living room ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

God Is Working It Out 2006

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This is a revision of an earlier Mother’s Day Message on how God uses Women to make a difference

God is Working It Out 5/14/2006 Exodus1:8-22 Ephesians 6:10-18 Text Exodus 2:1-10 Some times when we start something, we are not sure what it’s going to look like when its finished. It’s like the little girl who was busy drawing and coloring with great intensity. Her mother ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Out The Trash (Skubalon) Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 6, 2006

This is the third in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of the rubbish that fills our lives. Trading our rubbish for the surpassing value of knowing Christ.

Going Deeper Pt 3 - Taking Out The Trash Philippians 3:7-16 I want to ask you again this week - How many of you want to move to a deeper relationship with Christ in your life? Over the next couple of weeks I want to tell you what this deeper life is going to cost you. Jesus never sold His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: *other

Principles To Being Sold Out

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 14, 2007

At times we have to strip ourselves of the stiff and wooden qualities and disrobe ourselves of the contentment and complacency that strangles our devotion to holiness and boldness.

Romans 1:13-17 There’s no doubt about Paul - he was sold out for Christ! He could not have accomplished such a life of faith without this trait! A verse that stands out regarding being sold out for God is... Matthew 6:33 “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...” The word “seek” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Let The Dogs Out? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 24, 2007

Dogs and hogs. Is Jesus showing some signs of ADHD? A difficult passage like this needs the context to help us understand it.

Our passage today is a tough one. Probably one of the toughest ones in the Sermon. Jesus has just finished a little ditty about not judging people especially judging them religiously that includes are rather harsh judgment about hypocrites. Then he starts spouting off about hogs and dogs. What does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Watching Out For Me? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

We must learn to COUNT on God as the SOURCE of our protection. Do we depend too much on othe things and find that they disappoint us?

April, 2007 “Who’s Watching Out for Me?” Psalm 121 INTRODUCTION: Today’s Psalm is one of 15 Psalms called the Pilgrim Psalms or songs of Ascent. They were sung by those who journeyed toward Jerusalem or ascended to the temple for the annual feasts. Each psalm is a step along the way. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Karl Perry on Dec 31, 2006

It’s good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get up again? And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort

“KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT!!” II CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 8. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Rises Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 7, 2007

One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us are immune to it. A truth that we can always hold on to is that glory rises out of sufferi

Glory Rises out of Suffering Good News of God By Greg Johnson January 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:16-27 One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 8, 2007

Sermon from Matthew 2 dealing with the four prophecies Matthew cites as being fulfilled in that chapter and through seeing God’s hand at work then, we can know He is at work in our lives today.

Sermon-1/7/07-Out of Egypt-Matt. 2:13-23 Read Matt. 2:13-23 OT over 330 prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, so much so that the chances of one person fulfilling all 4 simply by chance are astronomical. They could have only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

Breaking Out Of Plastic Prison Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s? Let’s talk about Credit Cards.

Breaking out of Plastic Prison Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 2 I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard. The ads have worked well on you, haven’t they? MasterCard’s so called ‘priceless’ ads have been some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

When Time Runs Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Your Hair Out Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Ezra’s response to the backsliding of the people.

1. EZRA’S TEAR "When I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle". 2. EZRA’S HAIR "When I heard this thing, I...plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard". 3. EZRA’S PRAYER "I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God". Revive Thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Journey In, Journey Out Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

The primary source of our failure to be externally focused Christians and an inside out church is found in the tension between the development of the inward life the saint and his outward life.

1. I have been talking about letting God turn us inside out. a. Most of my emphasis over these past few weeks has been about letting God use you, about getting your focus off of “your wants and desires” and paying attention to what God is doing and how He wants to change the world through you. b. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist