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Timothy's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Today we will be looking at a story of a young man Timothy and an old man Paul and see how they changed the world together for Jesus’ Kingdom. We will discover that when young and old unite – forgetting the generation gap - extraordinary things will happe

Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are What We Eat Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018

In this message we will talk about 9 reasons why we should study the bible and why we should lean in and care about the subject of Hermeneutics.

We Are What We Eat OKAY… This morning we are jumping back into our messages series ‘Understanding The Bible…’ NOW – we jumped out of it 3 weeks ago… SO – I think it is important for us to do a quick review of where we have been so far in these conversations. FIRST – let me remind you of the 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Church - God's Style

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020

Today, thousands of churches are starting each year all across America but the question is, “Are they accomplishing the main purpose? Are they making disciples?

An engineer who worked for the General Motors Corporation; once showed his friend a plant that was all of a mile long. He told his friend that "raw" materials went in one end of the plant and cars came out the other, then he told his friend something revolutionary. That building exists ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordinary People Unleashed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2020

God unleashes the extraordinary through ordinary people.

An ordinary Sunday School teacher named Ed was concerned for a young man in his class named Dwight, so he shared Christ with him in the back room of a shoe store. Dwight got saved and eventually became a well-known evangelist. Years later, when preaching in the British Isles, Dwight told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Fly Away [rapture / Second Coming]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

great outline from SermonCentral user Evie Megginson...Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint for this sermon.

I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6/I Thess. 4:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In these verses written by David, he is being oppressed by his enemies. He is tired of persecution and wickedness all around him. Thus, in his prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A New Focus On Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2005

Jesus is worthy of our worship.

GETTING A NEW FOCUS ON LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 S: Worship C: Jesus as Son of God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: JESUS IS WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Confess to the truth about yourself. • Passionately pursue God. • Worship Jesus as the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Tool Of Affirmation Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

The second of a series on parenting and this one deals with affirmation.

“THE TOOL OF AFFIRMATION” TEXT: Ephesians 5: 25-29 Sunday, June 30, 2002 We continue our series on parenting and raising children. Of course, all of us play a role in parenting, whether we have children or grandchildren or children that we work with. We need to parent collectively. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

During the Korean War, I read where many of our soldiers under the awful brainwashing of the North Koreans were not able to remain loyal to the USA.

During the Korean War, I read where many of our soldiers under the awful brainwashing of the North Koreans were not able to remain loyal to the USA. Some cursed their country, some spit upon the flag and some even disowned their mothers. I am not criticizing these men, for like the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go Down With The Ship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 26, 2002

This message will show you how to "walk on water" in the midst of life’s storms.

DON’T GO DOWN WITH THE SHIP! Matthew 14:22-33 July 28, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

The Buck Stops Here

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002

A Challenge to take personal responsibility in our lives.

THE BUCK STOPS HERE by Mike Kern Genesis 3:9-13 Introduction We’ve all heard of the sign on Pres. Harry Truman’s desk, The Buck Stops Here. What a noble sentiment for the leader of country… a willingness to deal with whatever came his way, an acceptance of responsibility for the burdens of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise Only

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2002

There are times when we should "praise only" in our prayers.

INTRO.- Listen to the prayers of some children. ILL.- Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 - Dear God: This is my prayer. Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn’t have any. Angela, 8 - Dear God: Please ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is With You When You Are With Him Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Looks at the virtures of the life of King Asa to find "tests" that reveal the strength of our walk with God

1. Title: The Lord is With You When You Are With Him 2. Text: II Chronicles 14-16, esp 13; I Kings 15:9-24 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 28, 2006, 2nd in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand better how to apply OT stories to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships Are Everything - Accountability Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at three vital relationships to your Christian walk.

Relationships Are Everything Accountability 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 In 1995, the oldest bank in England announced it was seeking bankruptcy. It lost nearly one billion dollars in a stock gamble. At the time it went under, it held over $100 million in assets for Queen Elizabeth. It all started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other