Sermons on Pouring Out:

Pathway To Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 20, 2012

It is always wise to seek wise counsel when stepping out into ministry.

Pathway To Ministry Text: Gal. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living With The Bats

Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003

David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.> I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cry For Revival

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 19, 2017

We need to cry out to God, “Wilt thou revive us again?” “Revive us again” means that there have been revivals before. God will always forgive as long as we return to Him.

A CRY FOR REVIVAL Study Text: Psalms 85:6, Psalm 119:159 Introduction: - Revival means drawing near to God with the expectation of Him drawing near to us. Isaiah 55: 6-7. - When revival comes, God's people will hunger for righteousness, worship and service in His name. When revival comes, the lost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Giving Works (Re:gift)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 15, 2019

Many people give out of guilt. The apostle Paul says we should give with joy! The only way we can do this is if we first realized just how joyfully generous God has been to us. When we see His joyful generosity, that encourages us to be joyfully generous ourselves.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we hear about farmers that plant seeds. If a farmer doesn’t plant, there won’t be anything to harvest later in the year. His livelihood depends on generously planting as many seeds as he can. This passage uses a lot of farming imagery. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Study Of Psalm 38 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2018

David understood calling out to God - because he knew who He was. In the same manner, we need to understand who we are and why we need to cry out to God for everything we need.

A Study of Psalm 38 Psalm 38 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ask questions if you'd like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 51: Preach Impromptu Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2018

Occasionally a preacher is required to give a sermon with only a few minutes notice and completely without preparation. Here's how to do it.

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach without notice. Lesson Intro 2 Timothy 4:2 tells preachers to always be ready to give a sermon. There comes a time when you will show up at a church service only to be asked to pinch hit for someone else who had been scheduled to speak. Perhaps you are on vacation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2019

If I were to give you a theme for chapter three, I would say "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering." This is Christian experience—to know Him. Not so much to know about Him, but to really know—Him. This is experimental knowledge.

Date: 12/26/18 Lesson #21 Title: Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3 (NIV) (1) Further, my brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Matters

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 27, 2019

Paul uses the human body to illustrate three wrong attitudes Christians sometimes hold onto, and how to move past them toward unity in diversity.

Everyone Matters 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 27, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] The church today is messed up. We all know it. We’ve been in churches that had a wacky pastor, or wacky people, or both. We’ve been in churches that cared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of The Helpless Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Oct 2, 2018

The helpless cry out for God to act, they cry out for God to help, & they cry out for God to judge.

TITLE: THE CRY OF THE HELPLESS TEXT: PSALM 10:12-18 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - Last time we were together, we looked at the first 11 verses of Chapter 10, where we’re given a description of the wicked. - We saw that the wicked are godless, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 13 And 14 And 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2017

Someone who walks, lives, prays, and devotes themselves to God … will NEVER be shaken because their refuge is in Him! We have to turn to God for everything we need, even in the worst times of our life.

A Study of Psalm 13 and 14 and 15 Psalm 13, 14, 15 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Panic Attack Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 17, 2014

Abraham because of a spiritual panic attack moves to Egypt. You always bring back mementos of your time in Egypt, good and bad. Abraham found God was faithful even when he wasn't. But he also brought Hagar back with him, a bad example to his wife and Lot.

A Spiritual Panic Attack PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Today's Message Title Experts say that anxiety and panic, to a certain extent, are a necessary part of our survival. But a panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Whelps Of Winter

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 12, 2014

In the winter of life, things can get gloomy. Nevertheless, Christ is not finished with your life. When He passes by, there will be a welcome assistance.

WORRIED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT Heb. 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. I. Worried Luke 7:12-15 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020

Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Becoming More Like Christ

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 19, 2020

Becoming more like Christ is the desire of every Christian. The more we get to know Him, the more we become like Him

The ultimate of our Christian life is to become like Jesus. God created us in His own image according to Genesis 1:26. That means everything. He wants us to be like Him. That nature of God in man was marred by sin. God has been longing to see that image restored in us. When we come to Christ, that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12, Philippians 3:7-11, John 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed