Sermons on Rigidity:

Obstacles To Maturity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005

In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code: Doing The Opus Dei Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2006

What does it mean for beleivers to do the Opus Dei

Doing the Opus Dei It is like something out of your worst nightmare, that is if you have nightmares about being chased through Paris by an albino killer monk. If your worst nightmare is standing next to your high school locker in your underwear then it’s nothing like your worst nightmare. We went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Work Of Wasted Ointment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is a message of the broken alabaster box and what real worship can do in our lives.

Mark 14:3-9 KJV And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. [4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now What Do I Do?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2007

Asks and then Answers the question.

“Now What Do I Do?” February 25, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you asked yourself, “What do I do now?” I think that was just the situation that Sandy found herself in last week when she found herself hanging upside down in a turned over car. She couldn’t get the seatbelt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Openness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007

1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Methodist

Undignified Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In The Middle; Smack Dab In The Middle

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 16, 2002

Moses and the Israelites find themselves stuck in the middle between Pharoah and the Red Sea.

Stuck in the Middle, Smack Dab in the Middle Exodus 14:1-31 Big Idea: Being stuck in the middle, smack dab in the middle sometimes is the best place to be to see God do his thing. Introduction: Remember when you were a kid and you’d come home from school, throw your books on the floor, and head ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Kiss Of Worship

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Psalm 146 and 147 neatly answer the questions about worship: WHAT…WHY…HOW?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 17, 2004 ----------------- Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is the prototype for Mudville. If you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"No Middle Ground"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 5, 2002

A message proclaiming the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

¡§No Middle Ground¡¨ Luke 11:14-28 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Preached at St. Andrew¡¦s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 3, 2002 Outline: I. THE ACTION (v. 14) a) Jesus exorcises a demon from a mute man and the man speaks. b) The crowd responds in amazement. II. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Christ's Obedient Death And Resurrection Did It All.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.”

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.” This passage seems to be an early Christian hymn, inserted at this point by Paul to reinforce his point made in verses one to five, be of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Dance Of Law And Grace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2006

There are ditortions and blessings of both law and grace. It is not one or the other, but a dance of the two.

Elizabeth Elliot, in her book The Liberty of Obedience, tells the story of a young man who said to an older Christian, “I am in earnest about forsaking ‘the world’ and following Christ. But I am puzzled about worldly things. What is it I must forsake?” The response he received was this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

(Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013

When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist