Sermons on The Shack:

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dilema Of Divorce

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 26, 2004

Divorce is not "The Second Unpardonable Sin."

"The Dilema of Divorce" Mark 10: 1-12 Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com The issue of divorce among believers has been a centuries-old problem within the Church which remains a spiritual "hot potato" still today. Here in America, statistics tell us that 43% of first-time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Know The Lord Is To Possess Wisdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 19, 2002

Pentecost 13(B) - AUGUST 18, 2002 - When believers know the Lord they possess God’s wisdom - - wisdom which satisfies and wisdom which instructs.

To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002 PROVERBS 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Ten?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2003

A look a the concept of tithing from Melchizedek on.

We don’t know a whole lot about him, and what we do know is buried in mystery. We know that he was the King of Salem, we know that he was a priest of the Most High God, we know that he had a funny name and we know that Abraham thought enough of him that he made an offering of ten percent of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-14, Hebrews 7:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fatal Living, Vital Dying Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

We are made right with God by God.

FATAL LIVING, VITAL DYING Galatians 2:15-21 S: Justification Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE MADE RIGHT WITH GOD BY GOD. ?: What? KW: Implications TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 2:15-21 two implications of being made right with God by God. The _____ implication of being made right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2002

We all need to give out genuine expressions of love.

GENUINE EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE II Cor. 6:3-13 INTRO.- Genuine expressions of love. ILL.- A man at work decided to show his wife how much he loved her, and before going home, showered, shaved, put on some choice cologne, and bought her a bouquet of flowers. He went to the front door and knocked. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look At Giving Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

There are many misconceptions about a Christian’s responsiblity to give to the Lord. In this message we will examine what the Bible says regarding giving to the Lord.

A Closer Look at: Giving Introduction: I like the old story about the guy who came to church with his family. As they were driving home afterwards he was complaining about everything. He said, “The music was too loud. The sermon was too long. The announcements were unclear. The building was hot. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Things

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

God will give us the power to do the things He calls us to do.

Big Things There is a story of a man that rode into a western town on a stagecoach. He was hired as the local saloon’s bartender. The owner gave him a word of warning: “Remember, if you ever hear that Big John is on his way to town, drop everything and run for your life.” Things went fine for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

See The Vision Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003

sermon on stewardship written with help from wels study

January 12, 2003 Genesis 28:10-22 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had a dream in which he saw a stairway ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day And Hour Unknown

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005

This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

(Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Breaking And Making Christmas Chains"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 11, 2002

Jesus came to break chains that bind people and set them free.

Breaking and Making Christmas Chains Luke 1:67-79 As we enter the Advent season today I want to talk about chains we need to break and chains we need to make. The background for this message comes from the life and ministry of Zachariah a priest in Israel. Zachariah was carrying out his ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Improving Your Mental Health With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 28, 2002

A person whose heart is empty of thanksgiving soon becomes crippled and darkened in their mental health.

(27) At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres. (28) The singers also were brought together from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sex--What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Principles from God’s word for a healthier approach to sex

Sex: What’s Love Got To Do, Got To Do With It? by Randy Croft There couldn’t have been a worse time. Just before Easter weekend, when millions of people around the world think about spiritual things, a cult group commits mass suicide. Remember the story? 39 people took their lives. 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is The Child Safe?"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Baptist