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No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Soil Samples

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2015

There’s a condition of the heart that is necessary if the Word of God is to have a lasting effect on any of us.

This little parable of Jesus got me thinking about taking soil samples. You know, with all its talk about different kinds of soil. So, what I did is: I logged on to YouTube and did a search. And, sure enough, there was a video on how to do it, how to take a soil sample. As you might guess, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Everything In Love: Despite The Pain!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 6, 2015

Love sometimes includes pain, but if it is God’s love, it comes from the sincere good intentions of the heart and the effect is good fruit & healing! But sometimes as humans we fail and to do all things “ in love”.

Do Everything in Love: Despite the pain! Kelly Durant 2-21-10 1 Cor 16:14 14 Do everything in love. Not often do I preach with a verse that has only 4 words, but actually this verse says it all? Recall we are continuing with what does love imply that we do? God does everything in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bondage Or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 29, 2015

The rules or laws of a nation or a church is not our main message, our main message, rather it is Jesus Christ’s liberating and soul saving love!

Bondage or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People! Re: 4th of July Kelly Durant 7- 2015 John 8:36 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Gave Them Up Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Sep 9, 2014

America is in trouble because we have a very disturbing spiritual climate that prevails in America today. This is the reason I have subtitled today’s message as Has God Abandoned America?

God Gave Them Up! Romans 1:24-32 Romans Series (Part 4) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take any day and go to any news source and you are likely to read headlines that are at best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Revelation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014

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Supernatural Revelation John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SupernaturalRevelation.html When Billy Graham was a young preacher he got lost in a town in which he had travelled to preach. He was trying to mail some letters, and couldn't find the post office. He rolled down his window and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

“fence Riding Is For Cowboys” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Fence Riding is For Cowboys” Acts 5:33-39 Gamaliel was a man who helped give the disciples a break and what he said in verse 39 was probably the smartest thing he had ever said, which always caused me to think highly of this man. But then after some careful examination and reading a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Service: 3 Reasons To Serve The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

Serving the body of believers is a primary function and responsibility of every believer. Here at 3 reasons to serve.

OIntroduction: For the past three weeks we have been learning about our core values: unity of faith, evangelism, discipleship, and finally today we confront our forth core value: service. I. Serving is Essential for the Function of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7) “But the manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Friends

He Is Waiting For You Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 2, 2014

It is time to get back to basics in our faith life.

May 4, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 55:1-3 Subject: Invitation Title: He is Waiting for You Today we begin a new era in the life of the church. Brian and Jennie and kids are gone. I once again have taken the role as youth pastor and also am finishing up the membership class for Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Did Jesus Say About Motherhood?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at motherhood from the perspective of the story of Mary & Martha.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MOTHERHOOD?” Lk. 10:38-42 INTRO – There’s a war going on against women in our world today. Not using this terminology the way the liberals in America use it, when they suggest that the war against women is when we as Christians stand against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus died when He wasn't guilty - for us when we were guilty. The price of freedom, both civil and spiritual, is innocent blood

Innocent Blood Mark 15:15-41 • As we have worked our way through the gospel of Mark, we have learned many things. It has been more than a little interesting how we have “stumbled” on to the perfect text for the perfect day. It is no accident that we are where we are today! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Separation Of Church And State

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014

How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Fearing Fear

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 14, 2013

If we are so afraid of people that we stop following the Lord, we do not trust Him. It shows that we have doubted His plan, His power, and His promises.

Opening illustration: Mrs. Ima Terror chased her husband through the crowds at the zoo, waving her umbrella and unleashing insults like invisible missiles. Her perspiring and winded husband, seeing that the lock on the lion’s cage had not quite closed, yanked it open, jumped into the cage, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steadfast Or Intolerant

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013

In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ