Sermons on Straighten Out:

Jesus Teaches And Heals

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 12, 2008

A study of Jesus’ teaching and healing in Mark and encouragement for Christians to have faith in Christ and to reach out and minister to someone/anyone in the name of Jesus.

Todays sermon takes a look at Mark chapter 6 verses: 30-34; and Mark Chapter 6 verses: 53-56. We will begin by looking at how Jesus talks about resting and getting rest from the crowd. We read in Mark chapter 6 verse 30 that the Apostles had been sent out by twos and they returned to tell Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

I See Men As Trees Walking

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

This message, born out of my own frustration - encourages people to be faithful even when they only have HALF the Miracle God is giving.

22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. 24 And he looked up and said, "I see men ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recapturing The Church's First Love

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 10, 2008

The church has fallen out of love with Jesus and we must recapture that first love by falling in Love with Him all over again.

“Recapturing the Church’s First Love” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: Revelation 2:1-7 “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 20, 2008

We all need to see the stones in our lives moved. When they are moved out of the way, we see the power of God and will believe.

HE STILL MOVES STONES TEXT: JOHN 20:1-9 THEME: GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY TO THE WORLD Sometimes I become discouraged about the church and church people. Sometimes I become discouraged over the level of Christianity in this world. I can become overly focused on the negative aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold On To Your Confidence And Push

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 26, 2009

When times get tough and there seems no way out, we have to hold on to our confidence in god because we have a guarantee.

Introduction: We are living in a world that has been transformed from one of perfection to imperfection. We as believers are going to suffer. I know that people have lied on you, tried their best to tear you down, they have planned private attacks on you, they have tried to get you fired on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Tent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2009

What was God was trying to communicate to us by how He had the Tabernacle laid out? (This sermon gives an "overview" of the entire tabernacle).

OPEN: A couple of years ago, I visited a placed called “Colonial Williamsburg” in Virginia. It’s a famous town which has restored buildings from the 1700’s. There are shops there, a couple of restaurants, the governor’s mansion… and there is an Episcopalian Church building – constructed in 1715 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Never Fails

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 3, 2006

A sermon suitable for a wedding, with an emphasis on the working out of love in our lives of the ’rules for living’ given in the 13th Chapter of First Corinthians

LOVE NEVER FAILS If I could write a book in which I could give a guaranteed method for a happy, prosperous, successful marriage, then I am sure that it would be a ‘best seller’. However, one of the problems in marriage is people! Of course, we cannot have a marriage without people, and this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Post-Resurrection Fish-Fry

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 26, 2009

Jesus appeared on the beach as an intervention to keep the disciples from missing out on Pentecost and going off-the-track of ministering to the entire world.

This is going to seem like a strange question, but how many of you have heard of “The Amazing Randi?” He was a stage magician, “mentalist,” and escape artist (in the tradition of Houdini). He once escaped from a block of ice and once escaped from a straitjacket while hanging upside-down over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: *other

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

"God Does Give Us More Than We Can Handle"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2011

God loves us enough to give us more than we can handle so we finally call out to Him.

Lifting weights is an interesting trial for the body. I say trial because lifting weights is a lot like our walk with Jesus. If I was to start out doing 10 repetitions of 10 lbs for 1 set I could be sore the next day. But God made our bodies to be very adaptable. If we can exercise and increase by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Becoming A Great Commission Christian

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

Un-Finished Tasks With Promise.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Nov 6, 2010

The recognition of the high call Jesus placed upon our lives and the equipping of the body to carry out these specifics with a promise from our Lord.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Infinite Love - Toy Story 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the 3rd week of our Toy Story sermon series. It begs the question... who are we pushing out the window because they are different?

2 Samuel 6:1-5 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Prison Break" sermon series centered on the person of King David. This series pushes us to "Break God Out of Prison."

2 Samuel 11:1-15 NIV In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed