Sermons on Stuck In The Middle:

Very Dry Bones

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2020

A beginning of the year series focusing on drawing closer to God so we can become the people He calls us to be.

Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 April 22, 2012 For so many people, New Year’s Day kind of gives us a new start. It gives us a sense of new hope. Maybe this year will be better than last year. With that comes new dreams, hopes, and expectations. So, what are you dreaming about this year? What is it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

There are people who need Jesus, but just aren't going to come to church on their own. Here's how you can help them come to Jesus.

Our text for this morning is another one of those stories of an amazing day that stuck vividly in the memories of his disciples. When you follow Jesus you never know what is going to happen. . Our text for this morning is Luke 5:17-26. 17 One day, while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

Thorns Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2012

Compassion, ministry endurance, hope

THORNS OF THE FLESH 2 Cor. 1:3-11 (p816) Sept. 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s not the first time I’ve heard of a team or a class doing this…and I’m sure it won’t be the last… But it makes my heart smile a little every time I read about an entire team shaving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It All Comes Down To This

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 8, 2023

It all comes down to this… It’s a phrase we’ve all used at some point or another. It speaks of a defining moment—a critical stage in your life—a momentous occasion. A point in life where everything changes. In one way or another, nothing will be the same from this point on.

It Comes Down to This Luke 24:1-12 I am not a football fan. As a matter of fact, I’m really not a fan of any kind of sports. Now, I love to play golf, and maybe some other games, but I really dislike sitting and watching games. Unless it’s maybe an HS game, and I know some of the players, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Trouble shooting lifes trails

/****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Life's Storms Without Fear Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

What do you do in the storms of life? Let’s look at the story of Jesus calming the storm, and get some principles to help us understand and handle the storms of life. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<OPENING ILLUS> Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. 1. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

Calming The Storm

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004

We have been the same boat as the disciples. We have the same fears and doubts and ask the same question, "Who is this man Jesus."

The Holy Gospel comes to us this morning from Mark the 4th chapter, beginning at the 35th verse. On that day, when evening had come, Jesus said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This? A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Do we get caught up in the ’crowd mentality’ of today as people did on the day Christ rode into Jerusalem? How does society influence our thinking and our actions?

Who is This? Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Matthew 21:1-11 Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Burdens?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2016

A sermon about laying your burdens down.

“Burdens?” Luke 13:10-17 I have poor posture. When I see other people with good posture, I really admire their ability to sit or stand up straight, naturally—without even thinking about it. Mary Ellen has naturally good posture. My little 1 year old Owen has naturally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

David Fights For His Throne Series

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

In this sermon we talk about how the Lord fulfils his covenant, what it means to walk in God's promises and how we can apply it to our walk with Christ. an audio version of this talk can be found at www.stkweb.org.uk/media

2 Samuel 5:1-10 A few years ago I was at a conference where we saw a young man who had been deaf from birth healed, he was brought all the way from the Netherlands by his parents to come to this conference expectant that the Lord would do something for them. He was being prayed for by a group of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Fear Not!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014

What are you afraid of? Fears attack the most precious parts of our life and keep us from living the life meant for us. God wants to help us overcome our darkest fears as we learn to Fear Not.

Opening illustration: (Our fearless covert evangelism in the Middle-East even when we had fear at the back of our minds of being found out and possibly face dire consequences) Introduction: We are fragile mortals, given to fears of every sort. We have a built-in insecurity that no amount of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2017

Jesus gave two images of himself: He is our good shepherd, so we can trust his voice and follow him. And he is the gate, our entry into salvation and ultimate security.

John 10:1-11 Knowing the Shepherd’s Voice In John’s thematic gospel we see different pictures of who Jesus Christ is to us. John included seven “I am” statements, where Jesus publicly identified himself with the great “I am,” Yahweh, the covenant God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the One who would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:17, Romans 8:31-39, John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

How much of a risk taker for Jesus are you?

23-10-2011 Marshland St James Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Or Hypocrite

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 23, 2025

What is the difference between Obligation letter and Man? The answer is quite simple, an Obligation letter has a set date; Man has no set date where he automatically becomes mature. In other words,

CHRISTIAN OR HYPOCRITE (Romans 12:1-2) What is the difference between Obligation letter and Man? The answer is quite simple, an Obligation letter has a set date; Man has no set date where he automatically becomes mature. In other words, if you had been a Christian for a long time you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational