Sermons on Weird:

Praying Like Jesus/Ten Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

The disciples ask Him, "Lord teach us to pray". This sermon teaches us how to pray based on the principles Jesus taught His disciples.

Have you ever thought about your prayer life? Have you ever examined it and wished that you could be better at communicating with God? Have you ever just felt like there were times when your prayers were just hitting the ceiling and bouncing right back down? I wonder if you¡¦ve ever stopped to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God In Perilous Times

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Sep 10, 2002

A message for the one year anniversary of September 11, 2001.

9-11 Remembrance September 8, 2002 INTRODUCTION Each of us has a story… Where we were… How we heard… What we felt. Each of us has as story…and each story is interesting. Over this past holiday weekend, I sat with Kim’s family around the dinner table, and one of the things we talked ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of A Desperate Single Mom

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2003

This single mom’s faith has great lessons for us as we celebrate Mother’s Day in 2003.

FAITH OF A DESPERATE SINGLE MOM I came across this (www.christianitytoday.com) and I thought I share it with you as we begin this morning’s message - “Faster than a speeding toddler, more powerful than a cocky teenager, able to leap roller blades and hockey sticks in a single bound! Look up on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Privileges And Possibilities Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2007

Because we are in Christ we have tremendous privileges and possibilities.

A. How many of you can identify this building? What is it? You’re right…The Alamo. 1. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." 2. Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Role Of Veneration

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 11, 2006

The Role of Veneration to God, angels, men, and the dead. A Biblical study of veneration of worship.

The Role of Veneration I propose a resolution to you the reader on the role of veneration in the Church. The veneration of saints and holy people of the Church should be permitted. Now to define what I mean. Veneration is defined as respect, honor, giving what is due, etc. It can be expressed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1

Denomination: Catholic

Who Cares...when I Am Feeling All Alone? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Eighth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of loneliness.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (This message opened by showing the video "Never Alone" by Barlow Girl) The song has a good title, "Never Alone." And in it, Barlow Girl echoes the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Elephants Rumble

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 5

WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Manna - Waking Up To Reality Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 5, 2008

Getting through dry times, is not done by the use of your wits, your education, your determination, or the power of positive thinking. Getting through dry times requires a supernatural solution.

So, I get a call late one night, it is the sister of a good friend of mine – she never calls. There is a long pause after I answer. Then a little chit chat, then quickly comes the news: A childhood friend of mine, her sister, has just died of lung failure, she was only 38. I’m floored. I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identify Yourself Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

James identifies himself, his Lord and his audience in the introduction to his epistle. What is your identification?

1. Identity in the world (James) 2. Identity in the Lord (a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ) 3. Identity in the church (to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting) This morning we’re going to be starting a new series in the book of James. Before we read our text this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shift - Creation Care

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes House Calls

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Baptist