Sermons on Tuned Out:

Shape Up Or Ship Out Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 3

SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT (1 SAMUEL 3) As I was sitting in my van in a parking lot a month after my 42nd birthday, a strand of hair dropped onto my shirt before my very eyes. Instinctively I picked up the hair to see its color, length and texture. Negative questions immediately arose: Is it gray? Am I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009

The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Getting Out

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position in God and you use all the equipment available to you to c

I AM GETTING OUT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week is entitled, “I am getting out.” Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

To The Out Of Control: Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2009

Christmas Eve 1989: The strong Son of God is what we need when we are out of control in terms of life direction, life circumstances, or sin.

May God help you if you are going shopping this afternoon! And may God forgive you if you woke up this morning and said, "I guess it’s about time I thought of something for her. “ The trouble is, most of us mere males are reduced to jelly by the trauma of shopping. In the first place, we don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Out Of Trouble

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

Advice on how to make good choices and to stay out of trouble.

HOW TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE Text: Proverbs 4:20 – 27 I. Introduction: · Some people think that good things happen to people by chance · Failed to realize that bad choices lead to trouble · Proverbs 13:5 – “…the way of the transgressors is hard.” · Why make life any harder than it has to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Ring Out

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 28, 2009

Have you ever wanted to throw in the towel? Felt like walking away? Quitters never win! Too many Christians give up when it gets tough. Don’t ring out! Stay in the fight.

Don’t Ring Out Ring bell 3 times. I. Introduction It is called Hell Week. The soldiers are pushed to their limits physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are forced to operate with little to no sleep. They are put through evolutions or exercises that exhaust them and stretch them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessedness Out Scores Happiness

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

In a society where comfort and happiness are so important, we are reminded that blessedness beats happiness.

I want to start by reading Matt 5:3, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. First Blessed means more than happy, happiness is an emotion often dependent on surrounding circumstances. We all know people who strive for happiness. These are people who when things are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Live Out Your Dash Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This sermon is part 1 of the introduction to a sermon series based on the book One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook

TITLE: Living out your Dash (Intro. To One Month to Live) Text: John 10:10, James 4:14 Date: 5/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church This I Memorial Day weekend, the weekend every year where we remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed while fighting ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Strike Out!!!

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 14, 2009

AS A CHILD GROWING UP I LOVED CHARLIE BROWN. I RECALL ONE EPISODE WHERE IT WAS THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME WITH CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILING BY ONE HAVING THE BASES LOADED AND TWO OUTS. AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT, IT’S CHARLIE BROWN’S TURN AT BAT. THE CROWD

DON’T STRIKE OUT NUMBERS 20:2-13 FAVORITE CARTOON . . . CHARLIE BROWN EPISODE – CHARLIE BROWN – BASEBALL GAME CHARLIE BROWN – BAT – COUNTLESS TIMES AFTER COUNTLESS TIMES – STRUCK OUT. BUT, NOW HERE IT IS, THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME – CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILS BY ONE WITH THE BASES LOADED AND ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Boat Out Jesus

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon came together after spending a week in Canada fishing so it’s about fish, water and boats.

Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go. So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of Your Tent!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your hands were not trained to tidy up a tent. Your hands were trained for war! In order to accomplish God’s purpose in your life you have to Get Out of Your Tent!

“Time To Tear Down The Tents or Get Out of Your Tent” Text: 1 Samuel 17:1a; 2-11; 20-24; 28-29 I. Introduction This is certainly not a new story. You have read and reread this story since you were young. The overpowered, underdog, teenage boy defeats the highly trained, extremely armed, NBA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008

Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Considers the way godly living fits into the picture of our Christian lives and encourages us to hold each other accountable to be holy

1. Title: Working Out Your Salvation 2. Text: Hebrews 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, fpr the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what it means to “work out your salvation”; to understand that the root of disobedience is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ