Sermons on Pig Out:

Watch Out For Idols Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Burn-Out

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 21, 2004

BURN OUT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN TODAY"S CHURCHES I HERE PROPLE SAY PREACHER I AM JUST BURN-OUT.

GALATIANS 6:9,TEXT,AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING:FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP,IF WE FAINT NOT" TITLE (SPIRITUAL BURN-OUT).OR (I AM JUST BURN OUT) (INTRO) PAUL WROTE TO SOME CHURCHES IN GALATIA THAT WAS STESSED AND WEARY IN THE WORK OF THE LORD.SOME FALSE TEACHERS KNOWN AS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Getting Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

(To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Is There Life Out There?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 6, 2001

The true source of life is found in Jesus Christ the risen Lord!

Is There Life Out There? Selected Passages July 1999 I. Reba MacIntyre Song A. Song about a mother’s sacrifice This is a typical song about the sacrifices that a mother has made by sacrificing her dreams and plans for the well being of her family. This mother longs for something more out of life ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Revelation 3:8

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

Obeying Out Of Love

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Out of gratefulness for our rescue, we desire to obey God

John 14:15-24 (May wonder why we’re taking so long to get through this. Ann picks chicken bones clean. Let’s make sure we get every morsel of truth from these chapters.) · Jesus spending this night before crucifixion with followers, had to pick one theme of what he says I think it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Brethren

Strength Out Of Weakness

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

Often the world considers trouble to be a terrible intruder into life. For many people the problems of life are viewed as nothing more than minus factors. But the Christian perspective of trouble is not pessimistic. Paul experienced a thorn in the flesh,

Title: Strength Out of Weakness Text: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Cor. 12:9). Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Out For Syncretism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Out Of Darkness - Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 21, 2006

Out of the darkness that surrounded the first Christmas, God brought the LIGHT.

Introduction: [“Flicker” video from Sermonspice.com] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come Out On The Water Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out With The Old; In With The New

Contributed by Scott Hollebrands on Jan 10, 2007

A discussion on Hebrew chapter one describing why Jesus is the greater way to go and how we do not have to settle on the Old ways of doing things.

This time of year, we say out with the old and in with the new. We have said out with 2006 and in with 2007. We are hopeful that the old days were good, but the new days and year will be even better. When I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, music was outstanding, or so we thought. We blasted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Cry Out For Mercy

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

God hears the silent screams of the millions of babies slaughtered in the womb

Cry Out For Mercy! Numbers 35:16-21 "If a man strikes another with an iron instrument and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man strikes another with a death-dealing stone in his hand and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Getting Out Of The Pew

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church That Steps Out Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational