Sermons on Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones:

Time To Engage: "Distant Discipleship”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 2, 2025

Last time we met I introduced what I called being a secret disciple. Today, I’d like to introduce another type of disciple, one seen in the life of Peter, which I am calling, being a distant disciple. A distant disciple is one who follows Jesus, but at a distance.

Time to Engage: The Journey to Discipleship “Distant Discipleship” Luke 22:54-62 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnO8Qw29I6w As you probably know, we’re on the third word in the vision I believe God gave to us last year. And this new series takes us into the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

The Cosmic War (Revelation 12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2024

This chapter contains symbols describing the ongoing war between God Almighty and the devil, Satan. It also shows that the LORD has the final victory and that His people Israel will be saved as He promises throughout Scripture.

When symbols are used in Scripture, they are self-interpreting. This is the case when we read the account of events written by John in describing what is an ongoing cosmic war between the LORD God Almighty and the forces of evil led by Satan. We see the pure malevolence and hatred both of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Numbers 24:17-19, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Psalm 110:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11, Revelation 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

What The Holy Spirit Does Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 20, 2023

The Spirit inside you is better than Jesus beside you.

What the Holy Spirit Does John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-15 Rev. Brian Bill November 18-19, 2023 One of the action steps from the message last weekend was to look for and listen to the nudges of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit prompts us and pushes us, we were challenged to practice immediate ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Never-Ending Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Easter sermon that explains that through the resurrection, Christ seeks out out in our own "lost-ness."

Lost and Found Mary Magdalene: John 20:10-18 Introduction: My “trip” to Lancaster, Ohio. LOST w/ no money and no gas. Relate the feeling of utter lost-ness. I.Mary M. was lost in her despair, but Jesus sought her out. (vs. 11a, 14a) “but Mary stood outside the tomb crying.” A.Why was Mary ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rabbits In A Cage

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Jul 8, 2010

Christians can become too comfortable, like rabbits in a cage. We must drop what we are doing and follow Jesus

Rabbits in a Cage Matthew 4:18-20 1st slide This is Bun Bun. He is our adopted pet rabbit. Bun Bun lives to chew on leaves, tease the dogs and make jelly beans. 2nd slide This is a local groundhog. He makes a living burrowing in the ground and generally being a nuisance around the house. 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004

The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Career And Destiny Barriers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026

God’s divine plan empowers believers to overcome every career and destiny limitation and step into His ordained future.

BREAKING CAREER AND DESTINY BARRIERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:1-3; Isaiah 60:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Backsliding Made Easy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God.

BACKSLIDING MADE EASY Mark 14:26-31; 66-72 INTRO: We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God. The experience of Peter the night Jesus was arrested demonstrates this very clearly. That evening ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Baptist