Sermons on Surround:

A Time For Harvest

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Feb 14, 2001

A sermon over Harvesting the crop.

A Time for Harvest A. Introduction 1. As most of you know, I enjoy running. I usually run a couple miles day and I do this because I find it relaxing. 2. I get to see some of the most wonderful things when I run. a. Sometimes I get to see beautiful sunrises. b. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2-3, Luke 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legion’s Legacy—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Crippled Prince

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 21, 2003

This message deals with the tragedy, and triumph of Mephibosheth....the crippled prince !

The Crippled Prince 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13 I. The Grief Suffered. Mephibosheth had royal blood flowing through his veins. He was the Grandson of Saul the King of Israel, and the son of the heir apparent Jonathan. He was born and being brought up in regal splendor at the palace. He had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Sleeping Savior" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

How to deal with the storms that come after we commit our lives to Jesus Christ.

“A Sleeping Savior” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Withstanding Life's Storms

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on May 26, 2004

There are three components to understand that will help us withstand life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms, Everyone has the same instructions, and Everyone who acts withstands.

Withstanding Life’s Storms There are three components to understand to help us withstanding life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms 25, 27 Everyone has the same instructions 24, 26 Everyone who acts withstands 24, 26 Introduction: Children can be embarrassingly frank. A minister once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For One Thing

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon encourages the hearer to be a "one-thing" person. Can be used as a baccalaureate message.

“ASKING FOR ONE THING” Ps. 27 INTRO – If you could ask God for just one thing, what would it be? - Might be that you would ask God for a loved one, family member or friend, to be healed of some sickness or disease; - Might be that you would ask God for someone you know might be saved; - Might be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For War

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THere is the war which is fought physically. We can see the enemy, we can plan attacks and counter attacks. But there is an enemy unseen, he has been at war with God since the beginning. He has picked his fight with us. Are we prepared for war?

Preparing for War 2 Chronicles 20:1-19 Listening to the news these days can be very confusing. Listening to this newscaster or this editorial, or this broadcast it is hard to see who is right and who is wrong. One time Mother Teresa was asked to join an anti-war rally, being a peace-loving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

The Church of Pergamum had allowed false doctrines to creep into the church...what about our church?

September 28, 2003 Title: Pergamum Text: Rev. 2:12-17 Introduction 1. We see John on the Isle of Patmos... He is isolated... Punished by man... yet visited by God... He is praying... and suddenly Jesus comes to see Him... and it is an incredible vision! He sees Jesus walking among the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Next Thing You Know Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 5, 2005

We must remian connected to the source of life if we asre to bear fruit and serve our purpose.

Next Thing you know Open with the song- If you have some teens consider having them ham it up during the song-illustrate joy/happiness Note: Several days before locate some kudzu or another plant and leave it somewhere that it will shrivel and die. Why is my Kudzu Dying? 1. No longer ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Blinded Eyes Opened"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 1, 2006

As Christians, we have all we need to live the victorious Christian life. All we need is to have our blinded eyes opened to this fact.

“Blinded Eyes Opened” CONT. in ministry of Holy Spirit … ·We have all of Him we will ever need … BUT … He doesn’t have all of us … we “leak”. ·We are His TEMPLE … He lives w/in us. ·We have everything we need to live the “Victorious Christian Life” … BECAUSE … we were IDENTIFIED w/ Jesus when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Uncleanness

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 13, 2006

This sermon discusses sin and its origins as well as scripture that tells us how to fight agains it.

Jesus had just finished a discussion with the Pharisees and now turns to address the crowd. Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. (15) Nothing outside a man can make him `unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Success & Failure

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 30, 2009

As a believer our success is in the Lord based upon the choices we make. It also depends on the different events that go on in our lives and how we react to them. Apparently failures are the repercussions of the poor choices we make not lining up with God

Opening illustration: In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight. In the Bible, Uzziah became a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Start The Fire!

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007

Christ came to start a fire ... how he wished it had been kindled! But it wasn’t so he set the world on fire!

As I was enjoying a long bike ride this week I was amazed at the fact that I had ridden by myself on the path for some way and not realized the terrain and surroundings had changed. I was self absorbed in thought and was not realizing the beauty around me. The trees had gone from maple and elm to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking You Out To Bring You In

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Aug 10, 2010

How God will take you out of a situation/condition in order to bring you into a place more prosperous.

“Taking You Out to Bring You In” Deliverance Genesis 19:17 Intro Genesis 18 (summary) We are at the time of our father Abraham in the land of Mamre where the Lord our God has appeared unto him with two angels. They were brought out of the dust and dirt into a clean, sanctified home to sit. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist