Sermons on Workout:

Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

No matter how old we are we still grow more!

Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running To Win Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

Our journey of faith is a race, and we must run that race to win.

Running to Win Text: 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

This sermon is meant to give some training disciplines for the regimen of prayer

The Amazing Race: Prayer Mark 5:1-13 The call of Jesus is to be a disciple. Disciple and the word discipline are closely associated. To make a commitment to be a disciple is to make a commitment to follow Jesus in the discipline of his life practices. When I say yes to Jesus, I am not just saying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

"I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017

A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

“I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Holding On To Heaven When Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

A MAN WHO LOVED AND FEARED GOD – A PRAYING MAN AND EVEN THOUGH HE LOVED AND FEARED GOD AND WAS A PRAYING MAN ---TROUBLED STILL SHOWED UP AT HIS FRONT PORCH –BUT IN SPITE OF ALL HE WENT THROUGH HE STILL HAD A PRAISE FOR GOD INSIDE OF HIM

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE HAVE BEEN SUMMON TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF BROTHER/SISTER ________ I WOULD ASK THAT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO KEEP THIS FAMILY LIFTED UP IN PRAYER TODAY AS WELL THE DAYS TO COME----BECAUSE THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER (EXPOUND ON DECEASED) AND HE/SHE HAS ANSWERED THE 5TH ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Not Home Yet: Rejoicing In Suffering

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017

Suffering is going to come, but it doesn’t have to overcome you. We can cast our cares upon Jesus, because He cares for us, and experience God’s abundant hope, peace and joy.

NOT HOME YET: REJOICING IN SUFFERING INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been a quiet spring break with Liza and Hannah on a mission trip in Mexico, and Austin on a mission trip in Uganda. Caleb’s at home but working most of the time. NOT HOME YET: Lyrics by Steven Curtis Chapman “To all the travelers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

"Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2014

What to do about sin?

"Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ" Romans 6:1-4, 8-14, 20-23 When I gave my life over to Jesus Christ, deciding to die to self and live for God, I was convinced that I would never sin again. And I didn't...for a few hours or days that is. Our passage for this morning can be kind of troubling for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Soul Training

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

"Booby Trap"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Goal Line Stands

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

So Live In Love With God Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

LIFE'S TOO SHORT SO LIVE IN LOVE WITH GOD.

LIFE’S TOO SHORT So Live in Love with God January 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION Some decisions change everything. The decision to drop out may seem attractive to some, or to others the only choice at the time. But the decision will change everything for so long perhaps even a lifetime. T. S As we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2021

Sermon based on Matthew 6:5-8 - Helps hearers prepare to develop their prayer lives

“PREPARATION” Matthew 6:5-8 FBCF – 2/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Old joke – Airplane w/ serious engine trouble was rapidly losing altitude & falling toward the earth. Pilot contacted nearest control tower: “Pilot to tower, pilot to tower – We are 400 miles from land, 800 feet above water, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"good Friends"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2022

What does it mean to carry people to Jesus?

“Good Friends” Mark 2:1-12 At the church I served in East Ridge, we had a member named Tootsie Watson. Tootsie and her parents lived in a deteriorating part of town. And that is where Tootsie lived for her entire life—all 89 years of her life-- in the same house where she was born, in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Move Out! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 3 - Move Out I. Introduction The start of a new year makes us think about new. Different. Changes. If we could summarize our approach to a new year, then it could be captured by the word "movement." We desire and determine to make a move. Movement is defined as "a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween

Contributed by Derek Whitacre on Oct 23, 2022

I PETER 3:15 ... AND BE READY always to give an answer to every man who asketh...

HALLOWEEN EPH. 5 By Pastor Derek Whitacre 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. I. AVOID THAT WHICH IS SINFUL, Is Halloween sinful? Some obviously yes, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8