Sermons on Admonition:

What Parents Owe Their Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013

Devotion. Direction. Discipline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Candle In The Dark

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon the encourages Christians to be a witness.

"A Candle In the Dark" Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Introduction: If you want to be a light for Jesus to shine in the dark then you must: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Quiet Times Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013

Every family needs an anchor of peace. That anchor is consistent family faith time.

Peacemakers of the Heart Family Faith Quiet Times Introduction: 1. Many believers live crazy, stressed-out lives and believe that it is normal. Yet we have learned that a life of stress is not how we were meant to live. 2. God’s Word is clear that it is God’s will for us to live lives ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Building In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 27, 2010

Encouraging believers to stay the course and finish the task.

Whenever the people of God start doing the work of God, there is opposition. A worker of weak faith and purpose will quit, but a person of resolution and confidence will overcome the opposition and finish the task. Nehemiah was such a person. Notice in these chapters the opposition that he faced ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting Life’s Seasons Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 20, 2017

We need to embrace life and the human experience with God at our side.

Accepting Life’s Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) 1. She’s only in her 40s, but my friend Mary has bounced back from cancer, heart problems, even a stroke. Through it all, she and her husband, Mark, have kept their sense of humor. One day she said, “You know what kills me … ?” Smiling, Mark teased, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Danger Of Alcoholism Series

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019

Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does He Show On Me?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

Denomination: Other

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history.

Introduction. The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history. His importance is seen in the religious reformation he sought and the fact that the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 2:11, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silencing The Unforgiving Voices Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon is second in a four-part series, it focuses on the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his king, but was quick to judge another. The sermon is an invitation to silence the unforgiving voices.

Series: Leaning into the peace of God. Sermon: Silencing the Unforgiving Voices Proper 19, Year A Series: Last week I started a series on leaning into the peace of God. The first sermon was how peace of mind comes when we work through conflicts. This week I’m continuing the theme of leaning into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Staying True In Disappointing Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 44 reminds us that God’s message is not just for the people of the past, but it holds meaning for us today as well. In times of disappointment, it teaches us how to stay grounded in our faith, no matter the circumstances.

Staying True in Disappointing Times! Psalm 44 Introduction: Psalm 44 = sang in the public worship of Jehovah-God – “to the chief musician.” “Sons of Korah” = “Maschil” = instruction – teach us. Remind = that God didn’t just have something to say then… has something to say to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are We To Get A Faith Check-Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 24, 2024

Like going to a doctor to get a physical exam, we should be getting a spiritual exam daily.

2 Corinthians was composed to assert Paul's own ministry service, shield his position as an apostle, and to discredit the bogus teachers that were in Corinth. In the previous chapter, Paul discussed his vision, his thorn, and the concern that he had for the Corinthians. Presently Paul now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Parable For Recalcitrant Goats

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 27, 2023

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year A

November 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:31-46 A Parable for Recalcitrant Goats Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Perhaps the most central call to prayer in Judaism is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can We Be Angry Yet Not Sin?

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that walking worthy means putting off the old self and putting on the new self, applied to lying and truthfulness.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can we Be Angry Yet not Sin? Ephesians 4:26-27 May 10, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational