Sermons on Throw Off:

D:day Disaster Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers.

D-Day Prepping Series - Disaster April 14, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Chester FBC Introduction: A Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. 1 Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers. a Natural, man-made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism: 4 Reasons To Do It Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

4 Reasons to Evangelize...1. It is commanded. 2. It is connected to our love for God. 3. Connects our love for unbelievers. 4. It is a movement by God.

Introduction: Last week we began talking about the core values of our church. The “Christian Ministry and Education” committee (CM&E) met a number of times with the specific purpose of determining these values. Today we will be considering the second of those values. It is an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Friends

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

I Will..will You?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 3, 2014

If you will trust and let God lead the way..it's not what can I do..it's What can't you do for the Kingdom? God uses those who make themselves available to Him. He will use you, if you make yourself available to him... It's time to stand up and be counted

Isaiah 40:6-8 MSG 6 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he[b] said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2014

Of all people God should have had disdain for, David would seem like a good candidate, but once again God's mercy, love, and grace overcome man's sin!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • STORY OF WHEN I WAS A BOY WITH THE MUD AND THE SHED AND TONY. • That mud was calling my NAME! • The allure, the draw, the desire. The attraction. Sin can really pull us in. You may not have mudded up the neighbors shed, but we can all identify with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking On Dry Ground

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon of hope that says God may bring you OUT (take away the bad thing), may bring you THROUGH (give you help to get through) or may bring GLORY to Himself

Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 24, 2012

When I gave my life to Jesus in the 80’s I realized that I belonged to the Kingdom of God. In those days it was a major theme in the Christian world. But unfortunately in the 21st century many Christians don’t even know there is something called the Kingd

In an earlier century, there lay a large boulder in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should get that big thing out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Cheek To Cheek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013

"Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desperation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2013

The one needed emotion we need today to walk with Jesus may be the very one which we speak so little of have feel so seldom.

Desperation Mark – God’s Message for Today - #32 of Jerry Watts Mark 7:24-30 * Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is “living, powerful, & sharper than any two edged sword.” This passage reminds me that His word is living because it teaches so many truths. At first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfruitful Vine

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012

God created us for His purpose, it is our responsibility to discover and fulfill the purpose. There is a reward if we do, and there will be punishment if we do not.

THE UNFRUITFUL VINE Study Text: Luke 13:6-9 He also spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard. And he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Luk 13:7 And he said to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig-tree, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Study: How To Lose?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2014

We hear so much about how to win... Perhaps we need to study how do teams lose? We need to check our attitudes and team work.

LET US STUDY: HOW TO LOSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have seen several studies on how to win? I even saw a book the title was clear... GOD WANTS YOU TO WIN.. I saw another book about DIETING FOR JESUS, GOD DOES NOT WANT ANY FATTIES. PEOPLE TEND TO TAKE LIFE AS A GAME... WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Will The World End? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 11, 2016

Matthew 24: There will be wars, rumors of wars, pestilence and earthquakes, all these are the beginning of sorrows, but the end is not yet: So what is the difference between tabloid sensationalism and the Bibles predictions - and How will the world end?

...there’s a serious side to the end of the world. Several years ago a cover story on Newsweek announced, “Doomsday Science: New Theories About Comets, Asteroids, and How the World Might End.” By “how the world might end,” scientists mean the extinction of the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:8-13, Revelation 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Couting The Cost Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2014

There is a great cost involved in following Jesus; however it is worth it to follow Him!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Following Jesus. What does it take? Is it easy, is it hard? Does Jesus ask anything of those who choose to follow Him or is He just happy to have some fans? • These questions are part of the reasons we are spending time in our series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2014

Patience is not a form of suffering, but of peaceful overcoming of suffering, through the agency of the Holy Spirit.

Patience PPT 2 Series Title PPT 3 Message Title and Text Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Ga 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (NAS) Before we get into this weeks message let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal