Sermons on An Apostle:

Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015

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From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Waves Of Doubt

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

A little doubt will do you good if you learn to navigate its waves.

Navigating the Waves of Doubt John 20:24-31 This morning I want to introduce an idea to you that is so counterintuitive, you won’t believe me when I first tell you. I’m going to talk to you about doubt today and you’re going to doubt the truthfulness of my main point. Here it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reaction: How Do We Account For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2013

What is your response to this miracle working Jesus? The responses we saw years ago are still common today. Who understood him best?

Reaction: How Do We Account for Jesus? (Mark 3:13-30) 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She recovers, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's A Masquerade

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Jul 2, 2013

As Christians we must realize no matter how much we feel in control, we are not. Satan was so full of pride he thought he could be God. Only when we realize God is in control can we sense God’s power in our lives.

It's A Masquerade 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Elder Clarence Weaver "For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Your "Id" Please...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 9, 2013

To aspire for the unique identity John (Son of Zebedee) had amongst the disciples "The Disciple whom JESUS LOVED".

YOUR "ID" PLEASE... It's quiz time folks. Not a tough (for regular Bible readers') question comes your way. Name the disciple whom Jesus loved. If your answer is John, Son of Zebedee, brother of James, pat yourself on the back. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8

Denomination: *other

Thomas: The So Called Doubter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that Thomas was any more doubtful than any of the others as we'll see.

#12~THOMAS: APOSTLES 2-22-14 Today by the Lords help & grace we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about Apostle Thomas. I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Thomas Unbelief Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 20, 2014

This message focuses on Thomas disbelief.

Easter: Thomas’ Unbelief Scriptures: John 20 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that when Jesus died on the cross He went to hell and made a proclamation. He also freed the souls that were there who had died in faith and took them into God’s presence. I also shared with you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Without Seeing

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 24, 2014

Faith comes by hearing; and hearing by the Word of God.

Believing without Seeing April 20, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Faith comes by hearing; and hearing by the Word of God. Focus Passage: John 20:19-29 Supplemental Passage: So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 18, 2014

God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. It was so with Abraham, Moses, and the prophets, and with all of the disciples and Paul.

God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity Text: “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matt. 4:19). Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18 – 23 10 Introduction God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For Him? Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013

“If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

Perplexed Peter Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 8, 2013

I want to start today by reading the eighth verse of Acts chapter 1. The disciples were listening to Jesus just before he was about to ascend into heaven. No doubt eager Peter was up at the front when Jesus gives his great commission.

There was a man in Boissevain who was paralyzed in a farm accident and was bedridden for the last 8 years. This guy just came to town late last week out of nowhere and healed him. The formerly paralyzed man obviously started walking around town and being a small town just about everyone saw him ...read more

Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2018

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOUR By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 28, 2018) “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour” [Exodus 20:16, King James Version, The Ten Commandments]. Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Paul Changes Ambitions

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2015

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Paul Changes Ambitions Philippians 3:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ambitions.html "That I may know Him" 1. Knowing Christ is personal. v. 10 Know whom? Him! Christianity is not an 'it,' it's a HIM! This is the difference between us and the world of religion. They are about rules and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist