Sermons on Uncomfortable:

Able To Learn Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011

With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

“I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Tickle My Ears, But Don’t Scratch My Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2009

The Apostle foretells a day when Christians will deliberately turn their backs on sound doctrine, embracing error because it makes them comfortable and because the error is convenient.

“The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”[1] There is an old saying that is sometimes heard among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed And Broken

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Relates the broken bread in communion to the way God works in our lives.

Blessed & Broken June 2015 Have you heard the 4 Great Religious Truths Muslims don't recognize Judaism as a religion. 2. Jews don't recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 3. Protestants don't recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith. 4. Baptists don't recognize each other at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Your Mind In The Game!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 19, 2017

Paul instructs us to have the Mindset of Christ 1. The Mindset of Servanthood (Humble and Agape Filled) 2. The Mindset of Living in the Supernatural 3. The Mindset Birthed and Bathed in Prayer

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Theme: Mindset of Christ Paul instructs us to have the Mindset of Christ 1. The Mindset of Servanthood (Humble and Agape Filled) 2. The Mindset of Living in the Supernatural 3. The Mindset Birthed and Bathed in Prayer INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Comfort Vs Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have to organize our lives so that we're spiritually flexible so that God can use us.

Well, today we come to the end of Nehemiah’s experience in Jerusalem. We're going to look at chapters 11 and 12 today. There is a chapter 13. That's like the appendix. We're going to look at that next week. But after today's experience, Nehemiah is now going to move back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001

How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, James 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003

It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-19, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Wrestle God And Win Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We win with God by losing.

HOW TO WRESTLE GOD AND WIN Genesis 32:22-32 S: God’s blessing Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE WIN WITH GOD BY LOSING. ?: How? KW: Needs TS: We will discover in Genesis 32 three needs that we have in order to win in our losing battle with God. Inductive The _____ need we have is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Consider The Source Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2003

Job, struggling to find his source of meaning, is frustrated with Bildad, who finds meaning in the past; and with his own feelings, looking for meaning in the present. Look to Christ, who provides meaning from the future.

Sooner or later, we all come to a point where we wake up and ask ourselves what life means. This life we are living: does it matter? All this energy we are putting in on studying or working or church or family or whatever: is it really necessary? I submit to you that most of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003

by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Not One Chance In Hell"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002

An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

“Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Influencing Your World For Christ

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002

Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are You Silent? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of silence befor

Habakkuk part 2: – Why Are You Silent Lord? Thesis: When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giver And The Gifts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 15, 2004

I take a look at the gifts that were given to construct the temple.

There was a sense of excitement in the air. For hundreds of years the people of Israel had worshipped their God in a tent. But that was going to change, they were at the beginning of a process that would culminate in a house of worship that would be known throughout the world and throughout ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan