Sermons on Striking Out:

Out Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

It can be so difficult to handle our personal weaknesses, but know that God is using them for His glory.

Out of Weakness Purpose Driven Life #35 Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 When children come to Jesus they come knowing they are not particularly strong. This is to their advantage, and this is what Jesus knew when He brought them forward to bless them. Matt.19.13-15- Jesus saw something that others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down, But Not Out

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Dec 31, 2003

To learn that rejection does not equal failure.

The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will likewise be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Mar 5, 2003

We will prevent conflicts from splintering the church, when we allow God to have the Last Word!

Out of the Box 2 March 2003 Acts 11:1-18 fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Comedian Emo Philips used to tell this story: In conversation with a person I had recently met, I asked, "Are you Protestant or Catholic?" My new acquaintance replied, "Protestant." I said, "Me too! What franchise?" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Water

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of our families favourite summer places used to be the beach, but it is also one of the most dangerous places, as we have found out more than once. One summer day, a number of years ago, we were at the beach, our daugther, Sarah, was out in the water on an air ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sold Out

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2002

We are to have a total commitment to Christ as He has given a total commitment to us

Sold Out Matthew 16:21-28 September 1, 2002 Introduction One of the most frustrating times I can remember as a child was one time that my brother and I tried to go see one of the Star Wars movies. We stood in line for what seemed like forever to get the tickets for the afternoon show only to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Out In The Wilderness

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002

A SERMON THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THAT THERE WAS IN THE PAST AND THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THERE IS HERE IN THE FUTURE.

OUT IN THE WILDERNESS THERE WAS TWO WAYS FRROM EGYPT TO CANAAN. ONE WAY WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS JOURNEY; THE OTHER WAS MUCH FURTHER. THE WAY THAT GOD CHOSE WAS THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND THAT WAS THE WAY GOD CHOSE TO LEAD US. GOD KNOWS WHO’S SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR BLESSINGS AND WHO’S NOT. SOME HAD TO DIE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Mouth

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 28, 2002

Looking at some of the things we can create with our mouths.

Out of the mouth When is a parable not a parable? That question always comes to my mind when I read today’s passage from Matthew’s Gospel. We are told that Peter said to Jesus “Explain the parable to us”. But it does not matter how many times I read the passage, I cannot find a parable. Instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28, Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In Or Out?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

How can we know that we are "In Christ" or out?

"Are You In or Out?" 1 John 1:5-10 For centuries it appeared to human beings that the earth was stationary and that the sun moved around it. Then a man named Copernicus came along and proved that what seemed obvious on the surface was not, in fact, true. It was the earth that was moving around ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Out

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Preparing in the peaceful times to step out when God calls.

A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40, 2 Samuel 21:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In And Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

Just as David went into a "funk" of depression while he waited for God, we too need to watch out for periods of depression as we wait for God to work in our lives.

What can make us fall into “the pits?” -Taking the wrong viewpoint “David said in his heart…” -Pessimism “I shall now perish…” -Defeatist thinking “There is nothing better for me…” What happened to Israel’s future king? +He lost his own identity and became displaced “Make this fellow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Out

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 12, 2001

A reminder that even though we are not perfect God loves us and has work for us to do.

“Sent Out” Luke 9:1-6 October 14, 2001 Are we living in the End Times? Is the final battle between God and Satan spoken of in the book of Revelation about to begin? That question is on the minds of many Christians. Was the fiery end of the twin towers and the death of so many thousands just the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Out

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003

Watch out no one deceives you and watch out, I am coming!

Mark 13:1-8, 1. And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2. And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003

Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Order

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2004

Sad to say there are too many Christians that are walking around with an, "OUT OF ORDER," sign about them. They are not in a fit state to be used of the Master, nor are they producing the fruit that they should be producing.

Out of Order 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Recently there were those in the UK who were opposed to the war in Iraq (2003) and decided upon a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal