Sermons on Abhorred:

God's Process For Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

To what extremes does God take us in order for us to grow?

Three Ways Circumstances Come About: • From my own doing • From Satan • From God (He directly allows them) Three Ways You Can Deal With Circumstances • You can remove the circumstances • You can remove yourself from the circumstances • You can allow God to work out the circumstances How God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006

The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Process For Your Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003

What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Foursquare

The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

The study of God’s word has always been central to our understanding of following Jesus and growing in our faith. The Bible is the very foundation of our faith. The foundation for us is God’s Holy Word and the pilings upon which it stands are the timeless

The Amazing Race: The Word A recent survey by George Barna sought to discover American’s attitudes about and usage of the Bible and found that a majority of each of the 4 generations believes that the Bible is a sacred or holy book. The younger the person though the less likely they are to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Behaving As We Believe Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

Faith is more than a mental understanding of God and his good things, it is action.

1There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: 2a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them. This is vanity; it is a grievous evil. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Of Arimathea Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012

I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

The most holy men are always the most humble men.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul considers himself the least of all people to be chosen. b. CIS: The most holy men are always the most humble men. III. Exposition a. Proofs. P.9 i. Job. ii. Isaiah. iii. Abraham. b. Properties of Humble Souls. P.10 c. Purpose in why the Most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012

How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 5:1-5, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Election Day

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2012

An evaluation of the election and honoring vets

“Veteran’s Day” November 11, 2012 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. When you are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Pray Great Prayers Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 7, 2011

God's people are those who trust Him for their righteousness and receive their praise from Him, not from man. The true Jew (from Judah- Praise) is one who is experiencing transformation from the inside out.

People of Praise Romans 2:17-29 Intro: One of the lessons I’m beginning to learn in my life and ministry is that less can often be more. Less exercise can become more health problems. Less food can become more quality of life. Less is also more when life becomes too complicated and we try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011

When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Vacillating Vision

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message deals with the process involved in biblical vision. Just because one is led by God to see what He intends for a particular work, does not mean that all will remain static, and without obstacles.

Vacillating Vision Text: Ex. 3:7-10; Ex. 4:29-31; Prov. 29:18 Intro: When one uses the word “vision” he could be talking about any number of things. One could be talking about the faculty of sight, a perception gained by supernatural means, or simply intelligent foresight. However, the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005

Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need To Grow Up Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

#10 in a series on Hebrews. This sermond gives three marks of spiritual immaturity.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 10 “You Need To Grow Up!!!” Hebrews 5:11–6:2 Tim Hansel tells the story in his book “Holy Sweat” that a close friend of his was asked back to his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist