Sermons on Strike Out:

Lesson 7: Look Out For The Culture Of Celebrity Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2010

Is there such a thing as the celebrity pastor? Is that a good or bad thing? How should I look at a church to make sure I will be fed as a believer?

As we’ve seen in looking at the problems of the Corinthian church, the members of this congregation had expended a great deal of energy putting certain leaders up on pedestals and then aligning themselves with that leader and claiming their leader was better than theirs. In the first part ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love And Respect In Marriage Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 30, 2011

Jesus loves his church sacrificially & unconditionally. Men are to reflect that in their love for their wives, even if that love is not returned. Wives are to submit out of reverence for Christ. The 2011 Royal wedding provided some timely illustrations.

A man and a woman, who have never met before, find themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, the two are very tired and fall asleep quickly – he in the upper bunk and she in the lower. However, at 2.00 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Anglican

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Miss Out On God's Blessings! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2008

If we are not mindful, we can easily miss out on God’s incredible blessings!

We will celebrate Christmas soon; a time to remember God becoming a human being. About 2000 years ago, God Jesus Christ came to earth to seek and save lost people. The Bible tells us that this same Jesus will someday return to earth to judge the living and the dead. Take a look briefly with me at 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be revealed only at the judgment. In Romans 2, Paul says that God will judge the secrets of man.

BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT NUMBERS 32:23 BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT! That particular passage is found in Numbers 32:23...and I believe this is one of the most misunderstood statements in all of God’s Word. There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014

What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

War In Heaven, Part I Down And Out Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

War in heaven with the dragon

I have mentioned from the pulpit on different occasions that I get upset about people that give the impression--overtly or in a subtle way--that they are going to take on Satan or his demons. I have heard stories from years ago about preachers dressing up in army fatigues and making a whole lot of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Crawl Out From Under Your Rock Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2014

A study of chapter 51 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 51: 1 – 23 Crawl Out From Under Your Rock 1 “Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Out Mutual Honor As Children And Parents Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living Out Mutual Honor as Children and Parents Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 16, 2014 Intro Continuing in our series “Becoming Who We Are”…based on the Biblical Book of Ephesians. God did not just do something…He is doing it… by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 20, 2014

Are we just hearers of the Word, or are we doers?

Living Out God’s Word James 1: 19-27 Let me start by going back to Jesus’. Let us start with Jesus’ advice to his disciples. In Mark 9:33 onwards he finds out that the disciples have been arguing about who is the greatest. And his advice is simple. Mark 9:35 (NKJV) And He sat ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 4 The Out Side Of Worship: Proclamation! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Those who truly worship God must do all they can to declare His name to the nations.

Question: How can we truly worship God while hoarding the Gospel within our walls? This is Isaiah’s story notice that: 1. God is the one who calls the worshipper to go Witness! Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Stand Out Among Your Peers

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

Exposition of Genesis 47 v 2, how some of joseph's brothers stood out among their peers

Genesis 47 v 2: And from among his brothers he took five men and presented them to Pharaoh. Interpretation of the verse obtained from meditating on the scripture: Joseph had 11 brothers and he selected (5) out of his brothers who were distinguished above their peers; they must have had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016

A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Reach Out To Jesus Today? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 7, 2016

We are here this morning, and we may all have different problems, different circumstances, different issues…We All Need Jesus!!

Mark 5:21-Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016

God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-19

Denomination: Anglican