Sermons on Africa:

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004

Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Ministry: Family Considerations, Fathers & Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2004

Objective: Scriptural insights for Apostolic Ministry. Discussion on spiritual Fathers & Sons. Discussion on making adequate provision for your family before you travel.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 12, 2004

Love is eternally excellent.

WHAT REALLY COUNTS I Corinthians 13:8-13 S: Love C: Love is eternal Th: Live the Difference Pr: LOVE IS ETERNALLY EXCELLENT. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 13:8-13 four explanations why love is eternally excellent. The _____ explanation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Justice Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 27, 2003

During a time of community pain, we need to know that God is a God of Justice.

God Stories The God of Justice May 18, 2003 Holly – our desire for justice in this crime This past week we have had a terrible crime committed in our city – I know that you have all heard how little Holly Jones went missing on Monday and how they found her body on Tuesday and began the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-12, Nahum 1:3

Denomination: *other

Redemption

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003

In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Jesus, the fulfilment of all things

Isaiah 9 v1-7 DRBC 14/12/03 am Read: “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Introduction • What is the first thing you do when you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong With God's Mighty Power

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009

The problem is this, there are too many defeated Christians. Life is littered with Christians who have never discovered how to fight the evil one. They have depended on their own moral strength, ethical wisdom, high ideals and a personal commitment to j

Standing Strong with God’s Mighty Power Eph 6:10-18 NIV Life is littered with defeated Christians who have never discovered how to stand strong in this evil broken world. They have depended on their own moral strength, their ethical wisdom, their high ideals and a personal commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mind Of Christ(Mri)

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Paul encourages to have the mind of Jesus

Who can forget FRANKENSTIEN: Igor drops the right brain and brings the wrong one. 1. We don’t need a new brain but we do need a new MIND. People in this world with great brains but terrible minds. We need the mind of Christ in us. 2. A mind contains our attitudes, desires and will to surrender ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will And Faith

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus is willing to make clean those who come to him in faith, and who lay their burdens down.

Will and Faith Matthew 8:1-17 A missionary in Africa experienced great difficulty in trying to translate the Gospel of John into a local dialect. He faced the problem of finding a word for ‘believe’. He continued to try, but he always had to leave a blank space when he came to that particular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Christopher Columbus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Planned Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist