Sermons on Sister Outings:

Living Out God's Design

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 5, 2025

In Christ, we are redeemed and given a new life. We are called to live out the virtues of Christ, seek to bless others more than ourselves, and let the Word of Christ govern our lives.

Col 3:12-17 - LIVING OUT GOD’S DESIGN In today’s passage, Paul paints for us a blueprint for living as God’s chosen people. • As Christians, being saved by Christ, we are changed by God’s grace and given a new life. And therefore a new way of living that reflects the character of Christ. • When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wait Till I Come Out Of This! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand that trials are part of God's refining process to strengthen our faith, and we should submit to His will even amidst these challenges.

Good morning, family! What a joy it is to be gathered here today in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we journey through this life, it's no secret that we may encounter some rough patches. The refining of our faith is a process that we all go through as ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, 1 Peter 1:7

Topics: Refining, Faith

Core Becoming A Maritha Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Feb 7, 2009

As Pastor Terry Continues teaching on becoming a CORE believer, he brings balance to a familiar text of two sisters? Was Mary’s approach a better one? And what exactly is a Maritha? Find out what it is and how to become one.

People joke with me about making up new words all the time. Here’s a new one for you, “Maritha” it’s akin to “Marthary” Text: Luke 10:38-42 • How many times have you heard this story before? • How often does the presentation of the story shed some negative light on the older sister ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Woman, Here Is Your Son,” "Here Is Your Mother"

Contributed by Melinda Kilty on Apr 10, 2018

Why Jesus chose John to takes cares of his mother Mary and not his brothers and sister. Here we also find out that if we desire greatness for our children for God;s glory God will grant it.

"Woman, here is your son,” “Here is your mother" Text: John 19:26-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is ...read more

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:17, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 6:1, 1 John 3:16, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church, The Mystery Of The Ekklesia- Called Out. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A challenge to believers that church is not about buildings or social gatherings, but about those who have been called out

The church, the mystery of the Ekklesia (ek•klay•see•ah) “called out” Part 2 Text: Eph. 3:1-11, 1:9-10 Introduction: 1. The concept of “church”, having church, being the church has seemed to have gotten skewed in our day. 2. Too often the church has become a glorified holy Club, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

For He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007

The Church has enough enemies without us attacking our brothers and sisters in Christ.

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 Aug. 12, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

Hi There, What Town Threw You Out? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 30, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 18: 1 – 28

Acts 18: 1 – 28 Hi there, what town threw you out? 18 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, 3 and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025

Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith.

“Believe It Or Not” Acts 12:1-18 (This is just an outline with comments after Scripture. Use it as you need. ) Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith. A lesson I learned this last week. Are you really having a bad day or are you just having a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we are a suffering lot.

The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21, John 10:10

Denomination: Friends

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2021

Look for the face of God in the face of forgiveness, favor, and fellowship on your brothers in sisters in Christ.

Some time ago, a small east coast community was struggling financially, so they called an open town meeting to discuss the problem. A couple dozen people were there, including a stranger that no one seemed to know. Most assumed he was a tourist who had just dropped in on the meeting. He started to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-17, Psalm 103:10-12, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mending Broken Lives

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004

In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016

Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare