Sermons on Paralyzed:

"Jesus And His Silly Questions”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 10, 2009

Three silly questions Jesus asked - and why He asked them.

My thanks to Darrell Stetler II for doing most of the work on this message. “Jesus and His Silly Questions” August 16, 2009 Have you ever been asked a silly question? I suppose we all have – mostly by our kids or grandkids. Monica used to be great at asking silly questions. When she was about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Holiness

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

"The ‘be' Attitudes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2009

An introductory sermon to a series on the Beatitudes.

Jesus is in the happiness business. We find Him using the word, “blessed” nine times in our text. The word simply means “happy” in the genuine sense of internal joy. So it is that Jesus shares with us in these verses the secrets to true happiness. Now, one will quickly notice as he reads what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Sep 21, 2009

WHEN THE STORM IS AT YOUR HOUSE I GOT FAITH, BUT WHEN IT GET’S TO MY HOUSE O YE OF LITTLE FAITH ’YA’LL KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.

Scripture says, “Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan” (Mark 1:9). Then Jesus spent the next forty day in the desert being tempted by Satan. Then he begins his ministry in Galilee. After John was put in prison, Jesus went about the country proclaiming “the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God Get Excited

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Sep 25, 2009

Faith

WHAT MAKES GOD GET EXCITED Mark 2:1-12 We live in a world that is hooked on excitement. People jump out of airplanes to get a thrill. Others jump off a bridge to with a rubber band hooked to their legs to get a rush of excitement. Others are excited about money and fame. What is it that gets you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

You can know the joy of being a blessing to others...people who are really hurting...desperately longing to know that their lives have some meaning and purpose. The journey to Bethlehem can set you free.

"THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" 1 SAMUEL 16:1 13 Christmas is the time of the year when so many people travel all over the country to visit with friends and family. There is something about the holidays that just seems to be missing without the presence of family. But there are also multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2009

Being an encourager is a Christ-like, Godly thing to do. How can I be a better encourager?

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 2 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2009 *Last Wednesday, we started looking at the power of encouragement in the life of Barnabas, and we found that your encouragement can do some amazing things. -Your encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Gratitude Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 13, 2009

Praise God with a deep sense of awe for the freedom we now have through His gift of forgiveness and new life.

Intro: Again this year, I’ve found amusement in the “Butterball Turkey-Talk Hotline”, which is now “going on-demand and on the go with Turkey Text Messages. Text the word “TURKEY” to 36888 to have weekly turkey tips, thawing reminders, and cooking alerts sent straight to your mobile phone.” (from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Paul calls us to intense training. The challenge which lies before us is nothing short of reaching the world for Christ and building God’s kingdom here on earth with a multi ethnic church. It is far beyond our current ability and it will not happen overni

The Amazing Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Have any of you ever watched the Amazing Race? It’s a reality game show in which teams of two people race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants strive to arrive first at the end of each leg of the race to win prizes and to avoid coming in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Suffering King

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A BIBLE STUDY SERIES THAT I HAD ON THE PSALMS

PSALM 22 THE SUFFERING KING INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECOGNIZE THE OPENING WORDS OF THIS PSALM AS SOME OF THE WORDS THAT CHRIST CRIED WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS. IT COULD BE THAT BY REFERENCING THESE OPENING WORDS OF THE PSALM THAT JESUS WAS DIRECTING US TO STUDY THE WHOLE PSALM, AND TO APPLY IT TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Healing School: Signs And Wonders Today Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 31, 2008

The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today. Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever - and He is the Lord who heals us - He is still healing the sick today.

HEALING SCHOOL #1: SIGNS AND WONDERS TODAY DOES GOD STILL HEAL TODAY? There are many people who don’t believe that God still heals today. This may be because of (a) personal experience or (b) wrong teaching. THE BIG IDEA: The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Refuge For A Weary Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

God is the refuge of our soul.

Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighting Your Fears

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011

We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Absolutely Ridiculous

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 29, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding how do we become like those people?

Text: Heb 10:32-39, Title: Absolutely Ridiculous, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/28/11, PM A. Opening illustration: Radical Video, Gary Tryon speaking about Bill McDonald giving him $100 B. Background to passage: after scaring them to death, hopefully causing them to examine their own conversion, and make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

All For Good

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011

No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.

Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran