Sermons on Strange Territory:

One Head, One Body, Many Parts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2008

As Paul continues to address the problems in the church at Corinth, he now turns to the issue of spiritual gifts and how the church is supposed to function like a human body.

Introduction: A. Many of you know how much I love the Peanuts comic strip. 1. In one of the strips, Snoopy, the lovable beagle, was pictured with his left leg broken. 2. Snoopy philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse. 3. He thought, “My body blames my foot for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving People And Using Things Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep The Oil Flowing

Contributed by James May on Jul 29, 2007

When we come to the end of ourselves is when God provides all we need, just when we need it. His blessings never run dry.

Keep the Oil Flowing Sunday, July 29, 2007 – AM By Pastor Jim May Oil – the very word brings forth images of gushing wells of black gold as it comes out of the ground. It is a source of wealth, energy and power for our world. Without oil, most of the things that you enjoy as a part of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pleasure Seeker Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 9, 2013

Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We consider Herod.

Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We’ve considered Judas who betrayed him, Peter who denied him, and the rest of the disciples who deserted him. We’ve looked at the religious leaders who plotted his downfall and pronounced a guilty verdict against him. Judas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arise And Go

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Spinach

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 1, 2016

What spinach did for Popeye physically is what God can do for us spiritually. However, that doesn’t mean it will be instantaneous like Popeye's reaction; but it will be supernatural nonetheless. Let's see how we can get some of God's spiritual spinach.

SPIRITUAL SPINACH Isaiah 40:27-31 Popeye. What spinach did for Popeye physically is what God can do for us spiritually. Now, I need to incorporate a disclaimer here: just because the Lord is the source of supernatural power doesn’t mean there’s going to be an instantaneous reaction ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Things That Are Above

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

(Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Who In Hell Knows Your Name

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2022

How well does Hell (the Devil and the demons) know your name? How much do they fear you and your church?

Scripture: Acts 19:11-22 (cf. v. 15) Title: Who In Hell Knows Your Name? INTRO: Grace and Peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today’s passage is a remarkable section of Scripture. It is full of all kinds of strange stories and events. When you first read it, you might wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-22, Acts 19:15, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Escaping The Mess Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2021

To escape the mess of our world, walk with God and believe His Word.

Last year (2020), as Christmas approached, Amir Fakharian, CEO of RexRoi manufacturing, decided to create an ornament which reflected the year. As you remember, that’s when the Corona pandemic terrorized the world. There were riots in the streets, and it ended with a contested election, which 59% ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, John 3:16, John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey, Jude!

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 20, 2022

Verse by verse with a Derek Prince section (NASB)

HEY, JUDE - The Warnings of History to the Ungodly Some words from a famous song by the Beatles: Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Then you can start to make it better. Hey Jude, don't be afraid. And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain, Don't carry the world upon your ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Touch Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2001

You can break out of the status quo life by praying the final three requests of Jabez.

The Touch of Greatness Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/01 I like listening to messages on people’s answering machines. Here are some of my favorites: · Hi. Now you say something. · Hello. I’m David’s answering machine. What are you? · Greetings, you have reached the Sixth Sense Detective Agency. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

Let us dare to combat evil.

Yesterday, we experienced the fury of Typhoon Ondoy. It was flooded everywhere. Many families were evacuated. I got a lot of text messages, asking for prayers for friends or relatives caught in the massive flooding. I also had the chance yesterday to pray on the air over Christian radio 702 DZAS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

How does God measure our heart for Him?

WWI probably is a forgotten war in the lives of Americans today. It was a war of loyalty to the treaties that were signed by the nations involved on both sides. It was a war that introduced trench warfare. Germans dug in and our American troops were called on to storm the enemy’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Heads To East Ridge"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2011

A sermon about the radical openness of God.

Matthew 15:1-3, 7-28 “Jesus Heads to East Ridge” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you like Winnie the Pooh? In one of his famous escapades, this loveable toy bear tries to trap an elephant—or, as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist