Sermons on Outsiders:

Touched By The Master

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

There will always be a difference in any person who has been touched by Jesus Christ.

TOUCHED BY THE MASTER Matt. 8:1-3 INTRO. No one has been touched by the hand of Jesus and ever been the same again! (ill.) - A little girl on the bus approached a grouchy, dirty, old woman. "Are you a gwanma? I got a gwanma. I wuv gwanmas." There was a change made in the old woman at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Familiarity And Faith

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

In today’s Gospel Jesus comes face to face with roadblocks. He has come to his hometown wanting to bring his extraordinary message of God’s love and forgiveness to his own former neighbours. But what happens? Roadblocks!

Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 5, No. 33 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year (B) July 9, 2000 Readings: * Ezekiel 2:2-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 * Mark 6:1-6 Familiarity and Faith Roadblocks Have you ever come across a roadblock while driving your car? All of a sudden, the road is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 18, 2003

Depression will poison the life that God has for us. God has provided antidotes! Depression is not a spirit of God, therefore there will be no more cave dwelling for me!

Review what has taken place with Elijah up until this point. Depression will poison the life God has for us! God has provided an antidote! Antidote #1- Leave. (11) You must: 1. Remove yourself. He is physically left the cave. We must physically remove ourselves from that unhealthy environment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 25, 2001

An inductive message using the biblical narrative and contrast to lead individuals to the conclusion that no matter what problems may arise it is always worth the effort to be a church where God can change lives.

Intro: His mother called him "rude," his wife referred to him as "arrogant" and his caddie said he was "impatient." That is until he turned to Christ. The Gospel changed Payne Stewart’s life. "There used to be a void in my life," Stewart told Sports Illustrated, ’The peace I have now is so ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Be Delivered!

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 20, 2005

The book of Isaiah illustrates that the Lord can deliver a country, a town and an individual. We need cleansing from God to bring that deliverance.

Are you ensnared with an addiction? Are you troubled with the pain of troubled emotions and fear? God speaks through Isaiah and he can speak to you tonight. Are you bound by the wiles of Satan, do you feel lost in a sea of sin? The prophet Isaiah speaks from this book tonight. There is a process ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-9, Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Divine Perspective

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 17, 2005

Living in Divine Pespective in daily details of life

Living in Divine Perspective by Pastor Bryan Coelho Colossians 3:1-3 Col.3:1-3 - speaks of believer having a divine perspective. Many peoples’ lives are governed by needs of this world, without having an eternal perspective in life. A believer has an ascended life because of a love that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Building An Altar Unto The Lord

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 13, 2005

Every Christian needs to have a place to meet with the Lord. You will learn how to build a life of prayer and dedication to the Lord.

"There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God!" The Altar is representative of our prayer life. Unlike in the Old Testament, Because of the work of Jesus in the cross we can now talk to God where ever we call out to Him. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Share Your Faith

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 14, 2006

See what Peter has to say about the How’s, the When’s, and the Why’s of sharing your faith.

1 Peter 3:13-17 Many Christians believe Preaching, Teaching & Church – most important If preaching could change the world– WORLD WOULD BE CHANGED Christianity— Has never had a true impact on the world Too busy attacking, condemning, judging people, rude– I’m so sick of RELIGION— Thank GOD— ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trill Theology

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

In order for us to function and exist spiritually, eternally, and practically in this life we must have an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. You see, Christianity is more than a statement of faith; it is a state of being. Christianity is a state of

Sermon: “Trill Theology” Scripture: John 15.5 Introduction: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing (John 15.5 KJV).” Upon reading this passage the little man in my mind immediately typed a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Pharisee

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

This one looks at the similarities between modern "churchianity" and the Pharisees of Jesus’ day.

Dakota Community Church November 19, 2006 Blind Pharisee John 9:1-41 Read the chapter. 1. Pharisees have a “private club” mentality. There are entrance requirements and membership has its privileges. There those who are “in” and those who are “out” and the distinctions are made clear by the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Mennonite

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Sons And Heirs Of God Our Father

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Sons and Heirs of God our Father

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Sons and Heirs of God our Father Galatians 4:1-11 There is a deep need and desire in all of us to experience a father’s love. Many of us have had less than perfect fathers which has left of us emotionally and socially wounded. In Galatians 4:1-11 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Christ's Reconciliation Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015

The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Big Idea – The gospel turns enemies into friends and promises that we will one day stand before God sinless and pure. Our Present Status: Reconciled through Christ (vs. 22)

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 6 The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Colossians 1:18-23 David Taylor March 1, 2015 We are in a series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Two weeks ago we saw Paul describing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curtains On The Temple

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

A sermon on the significance of the temple curtain being torn in two.

Curtains on the Temple Matthew 27:50-53 Hebrews 9:1-10 Sunday, March 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee I imagine that it was a beautiful day. People were milling about and some were hurrying to get things done before all the shops closed down. Maybe they knew what was going on and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Wesleyan

Still Thirsty

Contributed by Ron Engler on Oct 12, 2011

Christian still thirsty

Still Thirsty John 4: 4-26 I wonder how many people in this affluent life style have ever been truly thirsty. I am sure that we all have experienced some level of thirst but I wonder if anyone has truly been dying of thirst. We work out, do work in hot conditions, we spend time in the summer at ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Ark

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

Everyone knows about Noah's Ark, but do you know about God's Ark- Jesus Christ?

God’s Ark Genesis 6 1.When the Ark was provided, death threatened all. v.5-7 5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist