Sermons on Straighten Out:

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Frustrated Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2011

Jesus has given us all we need to meet people's needs and wants us to step out in faith and meet those needs.

A Frustrated Messiah Text: Matt. 17:14-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Our dog Copper has issues! First of all, he is part Basset Hound and part Terrier. If you combine a Labrador and a Poodle they are called a "Labradoodle." That would make Copper a "Barrier," and the barrier is between his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Caught Between The Mountains And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 9, 2011

Just because you see no exit does not mean that there’s no way out. Go makes openings when there seems to be nowhere to go...

Caught between the mountains and an Opportunity 1) The Lord Spoke (Talked) to the head (Moses) (The one whom he gave the charge to) Speak to: 1) The People That Are There 2) The People That Will Come 3) The People That Will Obey Speak to the Future of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Learns In Reverent Fear

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 12, 2010

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. What is the fear of the Lord? How does this play out in my life? Let's meditate on these words from Proverbs.

Text: Proverbs 9:8-12 Theme: Wisdom Learns in Reverent Fear A. Humbly receive the Lord's correction B. Continue growing in wisdom all your life Season: Pentecost 16c Date: September 12, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Wisdom-Learns-in-Reverent-Fear-Proverbs9_8-12.html ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Galatians - Freedom In Christ - Introduction (Part 1 Of Many) Series

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Jul 18, 2011

If you are a Christian but not experiencing FREEDOM AND JOY this study is for you. If you are not yet a follower of Christ - Here you will find out how to be a follower of Christ!

Galatians Study - FREEDOM in Christ Also, we ask that everyone be kind and loving to each others comments. I personally will not allow bashing or arguing. If you find at anytimeyou don't agree or like the group you can always leave. We do want productive hungry Christians sharing their insights ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing The Books Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 20, 2011

No matter how hard we try, we cannot seem to balance out the scales of good and evil in our lives. We need help.

“Between the Lines: Balancing the Books” Romans 3:21-31 It never fails. I get the checkbook balanced and then it doesn’t agree with my computer budget program. Or I get the computer totals balanced and it doesn’t agree with the bank statement or my checkbook. It is so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 22, 2008

To answer the age-old question of how much I should give, we need to look at the 4 principles for giving that are laid out in this passage.

A young pastor was absorbed in trying to generate more money for a new building project. He had scheduled his passionate appeal for the Sunday morning service because he knew that the most people would be in attendance. He had planned to have the musician play an appropriate song to be played at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 3, 2008

Out of the mouth come words of life and death; blessing and cursing. We must allow God to give us the grace to bridle our tongue.

The Untamed Tongue, James 3:1-12 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, my commanding officer was a Warrant officer who stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of mostly muscle. At the time I had just started back to college and I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Door That Leads To Jesus

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 5, 2008

If your a Christian you have a door that leads to Jesus. Even when you fill your way out there in the field He is right there with you.

A Door That Leads To Jesus John 10:1-7 1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attributes To Strive For

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life?

Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life? (v.1-2) Who is Jesus preaching to? • His disciples • Crowds (7:28) - So it is clear that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Find Another Limb To Climb On

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

When your limb is cut or knocked out from under you, find another one to climb on instead of just stopping or giving up.

FIND YOU ANOTHER LIMB TO CLIMB ON! MATTHEW 18:1-6 (KJV) “1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Marriage Busters Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008

Why is it that the divorce rate in the church is not any better than those outside the church? This message looks at the worldly mindsets that destroy a marriage in or out of the church.

An Associated Press story printed 10 days ago on Valentine’s Day reported a woman who had just celebrated her 50th anniversary. While that is commendable in itself, what made the story unusual was the fact that all 6 of her older siblings had also been married 50 years or more. Collectively, these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Nazarene