Sermons on Straighten Out:

Come ... Together

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2007

Live out the unity we have been given. [This message was given in the context of an inner city and a suburban church meeting together for worship.]

COME…TOGETHER! Galatians 3.28 S: Unity C: Racism Th: Come…Together Pr: Let’s stop just talking about racism; let’s do something about it… LIVE OUT THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Change your attitude • Be more than friendly; be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Ditch Patrol

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

The story of the Good Samaritan turned inside out. God calls all of us to go into the ditch to help others who have fallen into the ditch.

We’ve talked about two major things concerning you and me. One is God’s unconditional love. In Luke, Jesus tells the story of the Prodigal Son which is His most famous story about the unconditional love of God. He came to demonstrate that and did so clearly. Another thing we’ve talked about and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Looking like a member of God’s family comes from hearing, believing, and living out the truth of God’s Word.

* Illus. People’s dogs tend to look like them. * Family members typically carry a resemblance to each other. I. Those of God act like it. * Some people have no place for Jesus’ teachings. (37) * What Jesus is saying doesn’t fit into their plans, their lives, or their family ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Character Qualities Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 19, 2009

Ephesians 5:22-6:4. What makes a godly father, husband, or man? Find out as Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is examined.

CHARACTER QUALITIES OF A GODLY MAN EPHESIANS 5:22-6:4 INTRODUCTION - I want to turn our attention to manhood on this Father’s Day much like we looked at womanhood on Mother’s Day. I do this in order to broaden the scope just a little. But it is Father’s Day so why don’t we start briefly with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk On The Dark Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009

What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 26, 2008

Is giving thanks simply something we do once a year? Not according to Jesus and the bible. Giving thanks is a lifestyle to be lived out in several ways.

Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 November 23, 2008 Well, here we are for another Thanksgiving and our Thanksgiving service with our Thanksgiving dinner afterwards. I truly hope that you will stay and be a part of this special time of fellowship. I saw this cartoon that was cute ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Risk It

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message encouraging young leaders to step out in faith and risk, including biblical instruction and advice from 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ RISK IT 1 Timothy 4:10-16 All of us have moments in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 12, 2008

One man who prays a prayer totally according to God’s will, and he has learned to leave selfishness out of his prayer.

5-12-08 The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez prayer gets answered Before we get to this verse there are other verses concerning getting prepared for ministry. Such as: 1.Lord, enlarge my heart Psalms 119:32 2.Present your bodies a living sacrifice, which is your reasonable service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

An Overview Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

Ephesus was a modern-day New Orleans, filled with voodoo, occult practices and mysticism. Paul carried out his most dramatic ministry in this city.

An Overview of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Christians at Ephesus ________________________________________ Historical/Grammatical Method of Interpretation requires us to first look at the historical context in which Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians and in which the Christians in that city ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Midrashim Leviticus On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Jesus took passages from Leviticus, taught them, and repackaged them so that His disciples can live out the principles behind them.

Midrashim Leviticus on the Mount (Leviticus 19:17-18 with Matthew 5:21-24; Leviticus 19:15-16 with Matthew 7:1-5; Deuteronomy 19:15 with Mathew 18:15-17) 1. We have an expression for conniving, called "fudging." Webster defines fudging as, "… to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something." ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Sunday 2010

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 7, 2010

God turns everything upside down, from defeating the power of death, to breaking down our barriers that keep His life and hope out.

Easter Sunday Apr. 4, 2010 Intro: Video: “Blindness” from sermonspice.com “But then I met Jesus, and He turned everything in my life upside down…” Today is a day of life. We have walked through death, we have stood once again at the cross as Jesus died, but now we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How We Talk - Part 1: It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2010

First in a four-part series dealing with how Christians should use their tongues. This message describes the idea that "out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."

How We Talk Part 1 – It’s a Matter of the Heart April 11, 2010 Luke 6:43-45 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: When researching this message I came across a quote that says we spend 10 years of our lives speaking. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simply....baptisim!

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jul 1, 2010

A bare bones outline that lays out the simple truth of why I am baptizing a new convert tonight. Adapt to your own use

Simply.... Baptism! Mark 1: 9-10 I It was OBSERVED by Christ our Lord II. It was ORDERED by Christ our Lord III. It is OBEDIENCE to Christ our Lord IV. It is OPEN testimony of ur Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Fool

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2012

Although being an April fool is relatively harmless, being a real fool isn’t. Let’s find out why?

HOW TO SPOT A FOOL INTRODUCTION: On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ