Sermons on A Glass:

God Works In Before He Works Through

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2013

Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning.

God Works IN Before He Works THROUGH Ephesians 2:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130303.mp3 Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning. Our past guilt led to present grace and by that grace we are saved...and yet a future glory awaits, and not just in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Failure

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013

Everyone of you have fought the battle of failure. There are many different kinds of failure. Not all failure is sin. Nobody wants to be a failure. And nobody has to be a failure.

Luke 5:1-5 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And they saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Journey Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

Memorial Service for Doreen May McMurray

When we lose someone we care about, like the loss of Doreen this week, fond memories return, but with those memories there is the pain of loss. But for Doreen there is no more pain. She no longer needs medical aid nor glasses, dentures or hearing aids. In the “Journey of Life” for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other

Listen: The Other Side Is Calling

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

God's plan is much bigger than just staying in the boat... launch out into the deep... The storms may rage, but there is a work on the OTHER SIDE.

IN MY BOAT, HEAR THE CALL TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of the fodder for this lesson adapted from Wilfredo De Jesus, (Pastor Choco), Chicago, Illinois. I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT? BETWEEN PASSION AND A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Vi: Praising God For Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Get ready to be "wowed" by the Lord our God who has prepared Heaven for we the people of God - affirmed by our Lord's Resurrection from death unto life and promised to all who are "in Christ".

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDER OF WONDERS: HEAVEN A Prepared Place for Prepared People for Living in Paradise-with-Purpose “Wow!” That’s how some folks express their amazement when I tell them that my mother had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 A Cup Of Coffee

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020

Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Luke 12:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You Happy?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 3, 2020

What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less happy and do not have as much money. What is the source of real happiness?

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? INTRODUCTION: What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less healthy and do not have as much money. The question becomes: does being healthy make you happy or are you happy because you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Going To Be A Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2020

Covid -19? CoronaVirus? It is OK? We will make it. God has your back. This is a good day, a really, really good day. Sunshine? Rain? Snow? Feeling good? Feeling bad? WE CAN HAVE JOY AND PEACE! Let not your heart be troubled!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY! A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO US TODAY IF WE WOULD LISTEN? Do we realize the church has quit practicing and has LOST SEVERAL SPIRITUAL ARTS WE NEED IN THE CHURCH TODAY. 1. We refuse to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Whosoever Will

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 2, 2021

You could not imagine a more clear-cut invitation to receive God’s free gift of eternal life than this final climactic invitation of the Bible. (Outlined from ICR's "Day's of Praise")

Revelation 22:17 (KJV) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. It’s at the end of all the history that we have known. It’s at the end of all things that will happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:11-12, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 3:5, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 13:12-14, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Romans 5:18, 1 John 2:1-2, Psalm 100:4, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep The Faith! (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 20, 2024

Given at the CO Springs, CO Vineyard church, Dec 5, 2021

The Triumphs of Faith 11 Now faith is the [a]assurance of things [b]hoped for, the [c]conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men (AND WOMEN) of old [d]gained approval. 3 By faith we understand that the [e]worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God's Prodigies

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

We are all members of the body of Christ. All of us have different gifts, but together we can carry on the ministry of Jesus while He walked on earth. God knew we could not do it on our own strength, so He gave us the Holy Spirit.

Gifted Athlete – Steve Prefontaine Have you ever been around gifted people? Gifted musicians, athletes, or artists are just amazing people. In 1970, I was a senior in high school and I ran a cross country race which was about 3 ½ miles. One of the people I ran against in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commandment 8 Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

THe love affair with stuff

Thou shalt not steal Exodus 20:1-15 Tom invited his mom over for dinner. She was from out of town and she really wrestled with the fact that he was living with a girl but as he said, Julie was just a roommate, who had been a friend of a friend and it was cheaper than living alone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You and I struggle with guilt, because we’re guilty. The sooner you and I admit we are sinners by nature and by choice, and we are guilty, the sooner we can move on to receive the forgiveness of God. A reflection of our guilt in four areas.

INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 3. I heard about a funny chain letter going around. It’s being sent to the Chairmen of Deacons of Baptist churches. It’s a typical chain letter: Dear Mr. Deacon: If you are tired of your preacher, send a copy of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

“peace Like A River” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Part Two on how to experience peace

“Peace Like A River” - Part Two Phil. 4:1-7 OPEN: This morning we are going to continue with our study on peace. It’s obvious to all of us that we live in a world that really knows very little about what peace is and how to experience it. Peace is one of those things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible