Sermons on Athletes:

Transformation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 3, 2009

Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “Transformation” INTRODUCTION Transformation happens all around us. A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. Dieting and exercise can transform out-of-shape flab into a lean, mean muscle machine. A shy, gangly teenager grows up to be a competent professional, an astronaut, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tempted And Tried. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

We are almost like the sign i seen...Don't lead me not into temptation, because I know a short cut. Let's learn from Jesus how to fight temptation.

The Full Fly A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. But one little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

8 Ways To Help- When You’re In Overload

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 21, 2013

What is stress? Before a violin (or any stringed instrument) can produce music, stress must be put on the strings. But pull them too tightly and they’ll snap. (The same is true with you.)

8 Ways to Help- When You’re In Overload Matthew 6:32-34NKJ What is stress?
Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet. I saw a book titled "Anxiety and Depression For Dummies" ... Not sure it's the brightest idea to label someone looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know A Secret

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2013

Paul reveals the mystery: "A divine, sacred secret that is hidden in the heart of God, and cannot be understood unless God chooses to reveal it to man." Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130505pm.mp3 "Paul, you keep calling yourself a prisoner of Jesus and this is confusing to us," said the Ephesians. Is it confusing to you as well? Of course, he was literally a prisoner in many jails and prison cells, and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want For Your Marriage?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2006

The Apostle Paul shares the secret to a happy marriage. True happiness is found in Christ alone.

So, Mike and Michelle, what do you want for your marriage? Mike, I suppose you want a cheerful Michelle who will be supportive and compliment the work you’ll do as a pastor. Michelle, I believe you once said that you wanted kids, crazy kids like the Habben girls. I’ll take that as a compliment! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Right To Condemn Sinners Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 26, 2007

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your sta

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your statement is your confession that you do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Spell Love

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 10, 2008

Years ago there was a commercial that asked how do you spell relief? ROLAIDS. This was done so often that on spelling test relief was often spelt ROLAIDS.

“How Do You Spell Love?” Luke 10:25-27 2-10-2008 PM In today’s society we here some pretty strange definitions of love. We have been told that it is not quantity but quality that counts. Let me ask a simple question; how do you give quality without quantity? I have not found a good answer yet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Office If The Evangelist

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. What we call an evangelist today is really a "Revivalist" Let’s look at a biblical Evangelist.

The Office of the Evangelist Intro.: Apostles are sent to establish order. Prophets speak for God to build up the body. Evangelists declare the good news to the lost Pastors shepherd, lead, protect and feed the sheep Teachers instruct in truth, revealing instruction, guidance, enlightenment, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Do It Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Oct 21, 2010

The bible says... "Nothing is impossible to those who believe"...

“You Can Do It” October Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 24, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda Phil.4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me”. WEB Introduction: Today’s message comes from the life of the great apostle Paul who experience both extremes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Where You Are Going Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008

Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of First And Second Timothy And Titus Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of First and Second Timothy and Titus

The Study Of First and Second Timothy and Titus 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The three brief letters of First and Second Timothy and Titus were written by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Cloud Of Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE CLOUD OF GRACE

1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:16-18 THE CLOUD OF GRACE Andrew Murray, "In relation to his people, God works only in answer to their prayer." "In prayer we change our natural strength for the supernatural strength of God." Dr. A. C.Dickson "When we depend upon organization, we get what organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015

This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist