Sermons on Turn Loose:

Let's Tell The World About Our Messiah! Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 20, 2010

Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman in John 4, who has a John 3 experience. Are we telling those around us about our Messiah, despite cultural boundaries or personal prejudices?

Main Text: John 4:7-26, also 27-29, 39-42 --- Brief Outline I. The Real Encounter (4:7-26) -----A. The Samaritan Woman's Impressions of Jesus ----------1. First Impression: I don't really understand who You are… (11) ----------2. You are a Prophet! (19) ----------3. You are the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Encouragement For The Present Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010

These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Asking Jesus To "Just Fix My Problem"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 28, 2010

This message looks at the two of Jesus's parables on the danger of half-heartedness.

I Just Need A Little Help: Will Jesus just fix my problem. . . and leave the rest of my life alone? - Often when people call on God, they’re not looking to make a big change. They just need a little help with a problem. - They’re not looking to put God first in everything; they just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Take It With You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009

We exalt "going to church" as the main thing, when the main thing is taking the message from the church home with you into your everyday life.

Take It With You 9/6/09 Psalm 15:1-5 James 1:19-27 Have you ever gone to Walmart with their circular baggage area, left the store and left one of your bags there in the store. What do you do when you recognize it’s missing? Or have you been to a store and left something on the counter ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Right In Front Of You (Feeding Of 5000) Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2009

This is a message based on the feeding of the 5000. It encourages people to look at what they already have. Give it over to the Lord and let him do amazing things with it.

Right In Front of You Feeding the 5000 | Dr. Marty Baker | September 20, 2009 Good morning and welcome to The Creek. I am so glad that you are here. I want to take this time to welcome all those in our Grovetown campus and all those watching across the world on the net. Today we are continuing our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Darkness Or Light

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus & Beelzebub. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 11 verses 14-36 Ill: Dedicated on March 13th 1904 a large statue of Christ; • Was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. • It is called “Christ of the Andes,” • The statue symbolizes a pledge between the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Frightened Fisherman

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Frightened Fisherman (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36: Ill: • Story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. • So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. • He trained this dog to do things no other dog on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible Inspired Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

5 Key Words To Inspire Christians

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

5 key words to inspire Christians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 1-5. Ill: A new student won first prize at a recent Science Fair. • In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding; • Strict control or total elimination of the chemical “di-hy-dro-gen mon-oxide.” And for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let’s Grow Up! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Perspective Of Trials

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

How Christians should view trials of life.

I’m wondering this morning if there is anybody who knows anything about trials. Is there anyone who’s going through a trial right now? Maybe you’ve just come out of a trial and I’m not psychic, but I have a feeling that somebody is about to go through a trial. • The words of the great ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Desire To Accomplish A Big Task

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 8, 2009

Every one of God’s children who is an overcomer has a real desire to accomplish a big task of being all that we can be for our Lord.

A REAL DESIRE TO ACCOMPLISH A BIG TASK--Joshua 14:6-15 Proposition: Every one of God’s children who is an overcomer has a real desire to accomplish a big task of being all that we can be for our Lord. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to become overcomers in God’s kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist