Sermons on Reaching Out:

Left Out, But Locked In

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003

The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Break Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Many, One

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

A July 4th communion meditation

The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Michael Davenport on Jul 22, 2004

Giving it all to Jesus

Broken And Spilled Out Matthew 26:6-13 Today I want us to look at our test that is found here in Matthew. This story is also recorded in Mark 14:3-9 and in John 12:1-8, in which other details are given. We pick up with our story on the Saturday before the crucifixion of Christ, or on six days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Check It Out" - The Gibeonites

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Before making decisions, we need to check it out first with God and seek His counsel. Joshua failed to do this, and suffered the consequences.

“Check It Out!” – The Gibeonites Joshua 9:1-27 INTRODUCTION: Our story tonight has to do with choices, decisions, deception, and jumping to conclusions. BACKGROUND: The Children of Israel had finally crossed over into the Promised Land. The waters departed for them to cross the Jordan River on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004

Is your love a extravagant, costly love. Are you Broken and spilled out in your love for Christ? That’s the only kind of love that is going to change our world.

Broken and Spilled Out Pastor Glenn Newton 3-18-01 Mark 14:1-11Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Salvation's Work Out

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon on working out our salvation through obedience to God and His words.

INTRODUCTION: It is very common today that people are in the fitness things. First, exercise gyms are on the rise. Both the young and older ones are getting into physical workout, not just to build muscles or to shape their bodies but also to bolster the strength that is already in them. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004

This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Out Of The Depths; Into The Depths

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 2, 2005

Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord and call upon Him.

OUT OF THE DEPTHS; INTO THE DEPTHS Text: Jonah 2:7 Introduction: We, as Jonah, may be tossed and battered by the sea of life. Unexplainable conditions, confusing situations, and apparent impossibilities tend to swallow us. Theme: Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Sending Out Laborers Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2005

The harvest field is always ripe for harvest. Jesus is sending people out to bring in the harvest before it is too late.

January 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:1-12 Subject: #1 in the Series – Preparing for the Harvest Title: Sending Out Laborers. My family moved from St. Charles County, MO in June of 1964 when my Mom and Step-dad bought a little country store about 8 miles north of Troy. As a boy of twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Order Out Of Chaos

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

I want us to take a trip through the Bible and see that God is a God who can bring order, peace and glory out of chaotic, confused and hopeless situations. The devil has been trying to bring disorder and chaos to our lives since creation.

TEXT: Genesis 1:1-3a TITLE: ORDER OUT OF CHAOS Chaos – (Web.) (1) The disorder of formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe. (2) Extreme confusion or disorder. A state of utter confusion. Verse 2 could be translated that the earth was waste. TLB – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal