Sermons on Avoiding Temptation:

Sword Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2014

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Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17b http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwordOfSpirit.html Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. It has all been defensive gear thus far. Now, how about an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

What A Christian Has

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Has

Part of a sermon series on the Book of James. What a Christian has: trials and tribulations, temptation, joy wisdom and freedom. A Recipe for Real Religion by Lewis Fawcett. Get religion like a Methodist, experience it like a Baptist; stick to it like a Lutheran; conciliate it like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Heals An Evil Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 5, 2014

It is naïve to think that an evil spirit can’t come into a church. Or invade your home, or think that you are immune to the devils attacks. This is the first example of Jesus' power to heal the spiritual afflictions that possessed the human soul.

Jesus Heals an Evil Spirit in the Church “In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit.” Luke 4:31-37 Intro: The city of Capernaum was on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was a fishing village and along the major route about 200 miles from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts To Ponder - James 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1, James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Blow It As A Parent Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

As we descend deep into the world of family matters we cross the crevice of “when you blow it as a parent.” I want to help you navigate safely to the base camp of another challenging aspect of the parental climb

David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. David sent the troops out—a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-9, 2 Samuel 19:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faith Falters Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Jun 9, 2004

How to keep your faith from faltering

How to Keep Your Faith From Faltering Genesis 12:10-13:4 Introduction One of my favorite Hymn writers is Fanny Crosby. Though she was blind, Fanny Crosby wrote over eight thousand hymns. There is a great story behind how she came to write the Hymn titled All the Way my Savior Leads Me. Story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The damage resulting from an uncontrolled tongue.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Columnist Michael Coren advocates a revival of judgemental attitudes. He isn’t suggesting that we need to say one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Trying Of Your Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Abuse - Shame Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Have you ever had the "shame dogs" sicced upon you by a preacher? What is the power of shame? Why is it not biblical?

Week 2 – Spiritual Abuse – Shame Systems Power is always at the source of every conflict, every control mechanism and every abuse issue. Power is at the heart of parent-child conflict, husband-wife argument, and just about every war that has been fought. Children are born and at just a few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

So What's Wrong With Living Together?

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2013

In this sermon, we examine what the Bible says about cohabitation, and what the Bible says about marriage. The we examine the common reasons people give for why cohabitation is okay.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the children’s playground song where you use the name of a boy and a girl whom you want to embarrass (we will use Jack and Jill). 1. It goes like this: Jack and Jill, Sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strife Of The Tongues

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

The fear of the Lord starts from your tongue. Judicious use of the tongue enables you to see good days. Likewise if you misuse your tongue, you will see evil days. Proverbs 13: 3 says, “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide

THE STRIFE OF THE TONGUES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 31: 20 : “Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.” The topic of our message this week is taken from the foregoing. I want you to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming A Hurtful Tongue

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004

What are the consequences of an untamed, hurtful tongue? What are the consequences of an under control, helpful tongue?

Taming a Hurtful Tongue Ephesians 4:29-32 Week one I don’t mean to upset anyone, but someone brought a lethal weapon with them to Church this morning. For purposes of security and safety, our ushers should have asked some to check such deadly weapons at the door...but they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Truly Beautiful Life

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 22, 2010

A truly beautiful life is a life lived through surrender, submission, patience and transparency to God on a mission to bless God and to bless others.

As I have shared with some of you, in the midst of the pain and grief of Michael dying, I found great comfort in reading and praying the prayers of the Puritans. There is a book titled, “The Valley of Vision” – it is a compilation of prayers by Puritan authors. Within these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mindset That Ultimately Wins Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2020

Expounding Phil. 2:5-11 message examines deity, incarnation, crucifixion, and exaltation of Christ, His mindset/attitude is presented as an example of unselfishness and servanthood. His exaltation is celebrated.

There is a lot going on in the world around us. With the election just around the corner groups are posturing and contending for political power. Some are legitimately expressing reasons for their position on issues. Others are rioting in the streets. There are so many lies in the media that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:27, John 5:19-30, James 4:10, John 17:4-5, John 10:32-33, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Corinthians 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic