Sermons on Abimelechs Tyranny:

My Home In God's Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 6, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if Hosea were speaking; his mixed feelings of anger and compassion toward Gomer become the clue for understanding God’s feelings about Israel.

It had been a hard day in the fields. The sun had beat down without mercy on my back. Twice or three times, my team of oxen had stumbled and I had had to stop and help them up out of the miry clay, lest they break their legs and be useless. I’ve always found that it’s not hard to stop and care for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008

An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

War Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on war.

Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “How Would Jesus Vote?” We are examining key issues that confront us today and asking how Jesus would vote if he were here. Today, as we continue in our series on “How Would Jesus Vote?” I want to examine “War.” What does the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Right Turns Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Jonah 3

Tonight I want to talk to you about the importance of making right turns. In 1938, a pilot by the name of Douglas Corrigan left Floyd Bennet Field in New York City to fly to Los Angeles, CA. A dense fog had settled in at the runway, but he decided to take off anyway. As he lifted off, he ended up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America's Hope!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2007

There is hope for America, if we do four things.

America’s Hope! Psalm 33:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2007 *I love this country. There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed in countless ways, and we have been a blessing to the whole world. Can you imagine what the world would be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Magna Carta Of Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 11, 2005

This sermon is an overview of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, The Magna Carta of Christian Liberty. In the coming weeks we shall exmine the letter more closely in order to glean as many jewels from it as we can.

Scripture Major Scott Stanger, of Benton, AK, wrote an email to his wife Ronda from Baghdad on January 30, the day of the election in Iraq. Major Stanger describes his day, which included mobs of Iraqis thanking him and the other American soldiers for enabling them to vote. This is a part of Major ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready For That Day Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John (The Resurrection And Life) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at John’s gospel and his special emphasis on the nature of Christ as one with the Father, come to give his abundant God Life to us, a life that begins now and doesn’t end in death.

SE010205 Gospel Truth 4. JOHN INTRO: In this series, we’ve been looking at all four biographies of Christ, but the one we look at today, John, is different from the other three. The other three are what we call the synoptic Gospels. The word synoptic means same sight - it means Matthew, Mark, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church On The Launching Pad [missions] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005

Vision casting message, also appropriate for missions and for preaching in the new year. THE CHURCH OF GOD, THE COMMANDERS OF GOD, THE CALL OF GOD, THE COMMISSION OF GOD. Powerpoint at website.

Revive ‘05--The Church on the Launching Pad Acts 13:1-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In 1983, a movie was released called “The Right Stuff”, a documentary of the US Space Program. After years of testing and sending animals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little While Longer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Whatever trials you’re going through, Jesus calls you to simply remain faithful to Him.

I have to tell you about my experience this week. This week I did something I’ve never done before. This might surprise you, but up until Tuesday, I had never voted in a voting booth. You see, I turned 18 when I was in Basic Training. From that point forward, I always voted absentee. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational