Sermons on Abortion Metaphor:

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

Your Physical Provision-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Get Promoted" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

We may need to re-define "success"

“How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

God looks for certain people to use.

Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul's Big Flip Flop Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004

Nothing can explain what happened to Saul of Tarsus short of God’s intervention in his life. Has that ever happened to you?

The experience of Saul of Tarsus has to be the most ironic and dramatic change story in the New Testament. Here’s a man with a clean conscience, doing the unconscionable. Here’s a man with high religious standards performing terrorist acts. Here’s a man who hates Jesus, but wants to please ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Fashioned Christianity [old Paths / Landmarks]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

from old fashioned day--3 areas where we need more old fashioned preaching: AGAINST SIN, ABOUT HELL, ON SACRIFICE!

Old Fashioned Christianity Prov. 22:28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Perhaps the most applicable verse to the 21st Century! We like to talk about the good ole’ days…and sometimes we long for them! Game: Remember when… Say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Your Teacher? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004

If a fully trained student is like his teacher, we need to seriously consider who we allow to hold that position in our life and in our children’s lives.

In this part of Luke’s gospel we see how Jesus began to get into trouble with the religious leaders. Chapter 5 tells us how he touches a leper and later announces to a man that his sins are forgiven, then he demonstrates his authority to forgive by healing the man. He doesn’t fast like he’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Fell In Love Or Adam & Eve, Christ & Me

Contributed by Dale Adkins on Mar 3, 2004

The comparison of Adam’s love for Eve and Christ’s love for us.

HE FELL IN LOVE or ADAM & EVE, CHRIST & ME Romans 5:14 Genesis 2:15-25, I Timothy 2:13,14, Ephesians 5:25 Introduction: Our theme today is LOVE. Love is one of the most powerful forces in the world. My goal is to help us have a new appreciation of the LOVE Adam had for Eve and the Sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:14, Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Take Courage

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 18, 2005

A message on faith and how to grow in our faith with God. I give 4 points that will help people grow in there faith and understanding of God, Enjoy!

Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 Using Dan 3 and the 3 Hebrew Children Pray!!! • Introduction: - What is Faith? - Faith is the radar that guides the ship into port when the person can’t see. - Faith is described this way by one person: Trusting commitment of one person to another, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Requires Of Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2004

Holy living as the Bible says

What does God Require of us? A man asked, “How much religion can a man have and still get into heaven?” In saying this, he was actually scheming to cheat both God and the devil. He wanted God’s full salvation but did not want to have to serve him with all his heart. He wanted enough religion to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

God, What's He Really Like?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21, Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Sodom Destroyed! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Learn about how God may have destroyed Sodom and why Lot’s life there compromised his fruitful walk with God.

We begin by looking into the Psalms: Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

This is the answer to the most asked question by the members of your church! pt. 1 [A God-planned life is: REASONABLE, PRACTICAL, SCRIPTURAL]

Finding and Doing the Will of God Ps. 37:23, 32:8 37:23 Steps…not just the life 32:8 “I will…” One of the most inspiring truths in all the Bible is the fact that God has a plan for every life. (divine blueprint) It matters where you work, because God has a plan for your life/where go to college ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Boastful

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004

This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

“BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist