Sermons on Redefine Normal:

America Bless God

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

What it takes for America to be a blessing to God

1. The REASON for Blessing God (v. 11-13) Judgment would come to Israel, and when it did, they would need to bless God. Why America needs to bless God: we abort a child every 24 seconds; marriage and family are being redefined; our schools are under assault. 2. The REQUIREMENTS of Blessing God (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Hero

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 10, 2002

A 9/11 message. What does it mean to be a hero? How does God define heroes? This word is adapted from a message by Kenneth Sauer.

To Be A Hero * Credit to Kenneth Sauer, this is an adaptation from his notes * Def. of a Hero - a person of great strength & courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model * People have many ideas of what a hero is o Pro Athlete, Business Tycoon, etc * The concept of hero was better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Cure For Contempt" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Finding our place in God’s plan (Also commenting on 9-11)

Psalm Steps> Psalm 123, “A Cure for Contempt” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Chaplain (COL) Bob Jenkins had just finished morning devotions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon on September 11th when he heard “a very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005

When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"i Have More Important Things To Do Than Come To Church." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

Is church really worth our time? Our time is inherently valuable so we want to make sure that we are spending our time on things that have value. Is church one of them?

The 9-5, Monday-Friday, 40 hour per week, weekends off work week seems to be a thing of the past for many people. Various start times and shifts throughout the day and night, rotating schedules and “on call” demands have certainly redefined what a “normal” work week looks like. You combine that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 10:28-39, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Love - What? Why? How?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

What makes God's love so amazing is the who he loves, the why he loves and the how he loves. His is a love that is truly unparalleled throughout the world.

What does love look like? You might think of a couple on their wedding day committing themselves to one another for the remainder of their lives. Or the couple celebrating a milestone anniversary, reflecting upon the many experiences that they’ve shared with each other. That’s love. You might ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Apr 10, 2022

When we add to or distract from the Gospel, we rob God

NOT A REAL CHRISTIAN Have you ever had someone tell you that you’re not really a Christian or not saved? Maybe because, they said, you don’t belong to the right church or you celebrate the wrong holidays or whatever. When I was returning from the mission field, I had the good fortune of sitting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Society Transformed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2012

The wickedness of society must lead to divine intervention. Let the people of God be righteous and godly.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Eggs And Being Loved

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 25, 2004

Conversion of St. Paul: God changed Paul from a persecutor of the Church to the great Apostle to the Gentiles. In the same way God changes us from the inside out.

Name that Tune! That was the title of the TV game show where the contestants would try to identify a melody in the least number of notes. Contestants would try outbid each other by saying, “I can name that tune in 5 notes.” The opponent would respond by saying, “Well I can name that tune in 4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Mystery Babylon And Ther New Day In Rome, To Which All Roads Lead... Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 30, 2015

Vatican 2 made a difference. For better or worse, a form of unity has set in. Protestants and all religions flock to Rome while many others leave her for good. When the dust settles: A one-world church, and a true church...

SIXTY-FIVE: VATICAN TWO Far more grim a perspective than one more nation having Catholic rule is what may have been the beginning of total world control at the Vatican Council of the 60's. To introduce you to that meeting, I give this clip from the Random House Encyclopedia, p. 2653: "Vatican ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called Into Deeper Waters Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 11, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019 Intro Do you know what Jesus seemed to confront more than any other aspect of human nature? Religion. Religion can be the greatest barrier to actual relationship with God. Now the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lie: God Cannot Help Me With All My Problems Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 7, 2005

We live in a society that looks to drugs and alcohol to solve life’s problems rather than looking to Christ. Even our church’s are filled with prescription drug abusers. Why? We have believed Satan’s lie that God cannot be trusted to help me with all my

Series: Lies Satan Tells 6/05/05a RRC #3 GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED ... TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS 2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9 God’s word is absolutely filled with promises that He had made to his people. Our focal passages today are promises that will absolutely transform your life if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Under Attack!"

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Like never before in the history, our families are under attack. The word attack means to affect in a harmful way, using vigorous or violent force. The primary role of the family is parenting, that of raising children. This great institution of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christianity Is A Person Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Jesus is a perfect balance of every quality.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christ became a real man. The world saw Him as “the carpenter’s son” (Mark 6:3). Yet He was perfection in every way, at every stage of growth, and in every circumstance of life. 2. Christ mixed freely and naturally with imperfect people, yet “They saw no beauty in him that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, God's Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 26, 2024

The Passover Lamb of Exodus 12 was God’s plan to deliver His people from the bondage of the Egyptians. Jesus, God’s Passover Lamb is God’s plan to deliver you and me from the bondage of sin.

JESUS, GOD’S PASSOVER LAMB EXODUS 12:1-14 Historic Route 66 was one of the original highways of the United States Numbered Highway System. It stretches 2,400 miles, crosses eight states and three time zones. Route 66 takes you from east to west, from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist