Sermons on Assume:

Sitting At Jesus’ Feet Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 19, 2006

7 things we find when we are willing to sit at the feet of Jesus. Includes all the places they took Him and things they did. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

SITTING AT JESUS’ FEET Luke 8:35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SittingAtJesusFeet.html Christmas finds us in many places: stores, shops, online bargain hunting, parties, family get-togethers, and it is all fine and good, but will Christmas also be a time of humble bowing, kneeling at the feet of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Victory Gives Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2006

An Easter sermon that uplifts God’s victory over the finality of death.

The Resurrection of our Lord April 16, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we recall how you raised Jesus, your beloved Son, from death. And through ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 13, 2006

A recrafted sermon of the same title from contributor 3007 focusing on how parents can reach children who have fallen away

HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEAD MARK 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION… Bill Cosby on Father’s Day (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/f/fathers_day.htm) Two humorous observations from Bill Cosby’s book, Fatherhood. He writes: Now that my father is a grandfather, he just can’t wait to give money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2005

A sermon on the story of Joash, the boy who was hidden in the House Of God !

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God 2 Kings 11:1-21 This morning I want to share with you a message on the story of Joash. Joash was the infant son of King Ahaziah. He was a heir to the throne, but his life is in great danger. Notice with me some things about Joash: I. There Was A Plan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commands Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

What is God’s most important command? In this message we will see what is most important to God. You will leave here today knowing what God’s top priority is and how you can do it. You will discover where to start, what comes first, what is most important

THE GREATEST COMMANDS Mark 12:28-34 INTRO: My kids get frustrated sometimes trying to figure out which of my many commands take priority, which comes first. Ever been frustrated by a boss who gives multiple assignments, all of which are ‘top priority?’ Overwhelmed by all you hear in church? Have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

This sermon is a part of a series on the book of Ruth

Today’s message comes out of Ruth 3. Let’s take a quick review of what has led us to this point… Chapter 1: Naomi and her husband and sons move from Bethlehem to Moab because of a famine in the land. Yet Naomi’s husband dies. Her sons marry, but 10 years later, they too die. Naomi sets out to go ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message for our graduates.

Dakota Community Church June 22, 2008 Facing the Future It is Graduate Sunday here at Dakota Community Church and we are looking forward with these fresh faced young adults to the exciting times that lie ahead. People love to wonder about the future; don’t they? I mean we dream about it, we tell ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Beauty And The Beast Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008

Financial fairy tales we will be looking at this morning: We are going to look at the concept more will be enough.

INTRO: It’s amazing to hear about the salaries and endorsements the professional athletes make. I heard someone discuss the earnings of Michael Jordan, the famous basketball player, when his earnings were at the peak. Question: How much is enough income for a year? Listen to some of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return Of Jesus: The Quick And The Dead

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Grab you hat, Jesus is coming back!

Fulfilled And Yet To Be Fulfilled Remember Last Week: at the beginning of Chapter 13 the disciples express how magnificent the Temple is in Jerusalem to which Jesus replies that the temple will be knocked down – We saw that Jesus is not impressed with what we are impressed with. We can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Simon The Sorcerer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 23, 2003

The Spirit isn’t a commodity we command but a Person Who commands us.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Simon the Sorcerer” Acts 8:9-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People are attracted to entertainment with dazzling special effects. Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Congregational

Bringing The Paralytic To Christ: A Witness To Compassion, Faith, Courage

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 26, 2003

We pray for a peaceful resolution to the tensions between the US and Iraq and support those working towards that end, but we must consider that for the longer term, military action could be the most compassionate, faithful and courageous response.

Bringing the Paralytic to Christ: a witness to compassion, faith and courage Then some people came, bringing to him a paralysed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-4

Denomination: Anglican

What We Believe...about Regeneration

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 10, 2003

When we get saved, Jesus takes our old, dead lives; and makes us brand spanking new!

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, March 9, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Regeneration Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction I used to be a big Star Trek Fan... I watched some of the classic Star Trek series... but my favorite was Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 33:26

Denomination: Nazarene

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Chapter 19 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Five Viewpoints of the Crucifixion: God, Jesus, Christians, Satan, the World. At the cross, Jesus humbled Himself, becoming obedient until death.

John Chapter 19 Verses 1-5 If Jesus was innocent, He should have been set free. If Jesus was guilty, He should have been crucified; but to scourge Jesus was unlawful. Pilate ordered Jesus to be scourged because he thought this would please the Jews. The soldiers took this opportunity to have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 1:28

Denomination: Baptist