Sermons on Stretched Out:

An Insufficient Religion

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the world but there is a shortage of truth.

AN INSUFFICIENT RELIGION "For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that one cannot wrap himself in it." Isaiah 28:20 Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Four "R"S In Ephesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s - T-H-A-T

THE FOUR "R"s IN EPHESUS REV. 2:1-7 (You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. In fact there are not any "R" in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s T-H-A-T A. This is actually a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Listening PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

When facing impossible situations, trust that God is present, fighting for you, making a way, and calling you to move forward in faith and prayer.

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in—pressure in front of you, problems behind you, and panic rising inside you—you’re in familiar company. The people of God have been there. Red Sea ahead, Pharaoh behind, fear within. And right in the middle of that tight place, God whispered hope. He always does. He has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-28

Topics: Empowerment, Responsibility

The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Withered Hand

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 3, 2022

Hand-Sometimes we have to show our infirmities, or deformities, our brokenness, our weaknesses and our sins to be seen by others.

Withered Hand Mark 3:1-And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2-So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. They watched Him-This would have been a good thing, if they wasn't doing it to trap ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

¡§manifestations¡¨ Series

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

This is #3 in a five part series on the "no’s or excuses" of Moses.

Moses, Moses Part III ¡§MANIFESTATIONS¡¨ Introduction: On July 27th, I shared my vision for North Thurston Life Center. I spoke about Moses and the burning bush. And many of you were touched by the awesome power of God¡¦s Holy Spirit. I spoke about the vision God has given me of a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory In Defeat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2019

If you want to experience victory in the place of defeat, trust in the Lord; obey the Lord; and give yourself to Him again.

Bryan Link, from Toronto, Canada, did a double-take recently when he looked at an old pothole in his neighborhood and thought he saw weeds. Upon closer examination, they turned out to be tomatoes. Someone with a good sense of humor had planted the tomatoes in the big, ugly sinkhole that had been a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lord Will Perfect Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 12, 2019

This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, and of hope.

THE LORD WILL PERFECT ME. Psalm138:1-8. In Psalm 138:1, David praises the LORD. 1st, his praise is wholehearted (cf. Psalm 9:1; Psalm 86:12-13; Psalm 103:1-2; Psalm 111:1). 2nd, it is ‘in the face of’ (to use a contemporary term) all other would-be or otherwise imaginary ‘gods’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Achieving An Attaining Attitude

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today can attain Christ-likeness by doing the same thing Paul did—dealing with the past, living in the present, and pressing toward the prize.

PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 What does it take to attain greatness? First, I guess you have to figure out what greatness is. If you’re a salesman, greatness might be selling a million dollars worth of stuff. If you’re a working man, greatness might be owning your own business. If you’re a football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 23, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus (Yahshuah), My brothers and sisters, I tell you I feel like I can reach out and touch someone, tonight. The Spirit is willing and able. It was not too long ago I found myself in a blind Bartimaeus experience,

Blind Bartimaeus by Dr. Gale Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2019) “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Friends

Honour God By Doing Good

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2023

The Pharisees wanted to use the Sabbath to trap Jesus and accuse Him of wrongdoing. Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to honour God and do good, which is the true purpose of the Sabbath. He obeys the will of God and does what is right despite the opposition.

Matt 12:9-21 Honour God By Doing Good Matt 12:9-21 ESV Parallel Passages: Mark 3:1-5 and Luke 6:6-11 9He went on from there and entered their synagogue. 10And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21, Isaiah 42:1-4, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Tested

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022

Life will always test us. We can't escape it. But in all of our tests in life we have to include the testing of our faith. In order for our faith to be strengthened it has to be stretched.

When I was a teenager, I used to deer hunt on a lease in Leakey, Texas. These are not mountains by any chance. But even in the Hill Country of Texas it can be challenging to get to a hunting spot on the side of one of those hills. I got the notion one time to climb to the top of the hill. What ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Beach Heads Of Our Lives

Contributed by Rueben Johnson on May 27, 2014

This is a Memorial Day message looking at the nature of our spiritual battle in daily life.

Battles on the Beach “Our Victory, Our Hope” John 21:1-19 "Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The freemen of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Streching Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Apr 7, 2009

This is the start of a series that will challenge your faith as we look at great men of faith. In a series called “Faithtastic 4” where we will be looking at Stretching Your Faith, Living By Faith, Unshakeable Faith, and Contagious Faith.

Title: Streching your Faith Series: The Faithtastic 4 -Mosses Text: Exodus 3: 7-10 Intro: Many People do not understand the fullness of faith. Some people would even say it’s overrated. But in Hebrews 11 God tells us that faith is a crucial part of our relationship with Him. See without faith, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal