Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

The Living God - [preaching]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005

Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-19, Jeremiah 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Inner Strength

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

"THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christians' Guide To Conflict

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2005

Exposition of Matthew 18

A CHRISTIANS’ GUIDE TO CONFLICT MATTHEW 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION... The Town Sage, David Moore in Vital Speeches of the Day Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Will You Be After The Judgement??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 19, 2005

Questions for Everyone about Eternity!!

WHERE WILL YOU BE AFTER THE JUDGEMENT? ROMANS 14:12 SAYS: So then every one of us shall give account Of himself to God! 1st Corinth 3:12-15 says: now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Queen Of Sheba Saw

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005

This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the church to present the work of God with excellence, it is what the world is looking for. Let’s do our best!

1 Kings 10:1-29 (KJV) And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions. 2And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Got Real M.i.l.k- -(Jesus)?

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 23, 2005

Got Real M.I.L.k ? Mighty,Incredible,Loving,King--(Jesus Christ)understanding just how good Jesus is.Earthly milk really doesn’t compare with our spiritual M.I.L.K. O taste and see the goodness of the Lord!

Got Real M.I.L.K.? MIGHTY INCREDIBLE LOVING KING ? Jesus 1 Peter Ch2 Vv2-3 John Ch15 Vv1-8 I want to know this morning, how many of us Got Real M.I.L.K.? I know everyone of us have heard the saying “milk does your body good.” They have even went as far as saying that at least 3 cups of milk a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Counting The Righteous

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005

Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power To Be Perfect

Contributed by Kevin White on May 16, 2005

This is a Pentecost Sermon focussing on the Wesleyan idea of Christian Perfection

The Power to Be Perfect Acts2:1-12 Today is Pentecost Sunday. What comes to mind when you hear the word Pentecost? Pentecostal? Do you think of strange other-worldly languages, dancing in the aisles and jumping over pews? Often the day of Pentecost that we just read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Applying Gifts To Ministry Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon is the tenth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which purposes to encourage hearers to apply their spiritual gift in ministry to others.

This is the final message in a series of sermons I have been preaching on “spiritual gifts.” We began this series by talking about the 3 Categories of Gifts and they are Motivational gifts, Ministry gifts, and Manifestation gifts. The texts we will consider in applying Ministry gifts today will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Swimming In The River!

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Are you living in the center of God’s perfect will in your life right now! Have you reached a level of spiritual maturity and obedience to God’s Word that you feel God wants you to have?

Swimming in the River! Ezekiel 47:3-5 NKJV And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles. 4 Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught Between The Contradictions

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 12, 2007

5 things to do when you feel caught between contradictions doctrinally, morally or spiritually. Sometimes no matter what we do, we feel like we won’t be able to please anyone or even God.

I. I STORY ABOUT A BAD DAY A. Song Lyrics “You had A Bad Day” – by Daniel Powter Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

You Got To Know The Ghost Named Holy Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 12, 2007

Three part series of being prepared by God

You Got to Know the Ghost Named Holy! John 14:1-4 & 16-18 Acts 1:8 In the opening of the 14th chapter of the dissertation rendered by John, he is painting a vivid picture of the moments of preparation of the disciples by Jesus Christ during His final hours with them. The opening statement of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Love: The Story Of God's Gift To Us Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 20, 2006

This is a sermon about God’s gift to us. How it is 1. Usefull 2. Costly 3. Effective

Christmas Love: The Story of God’s Gift to Us Christmas was an exciting time and Joie was excited too. He was only 10 years old and he was as excited as any ten year old boy could be. For him Christmas was still a time of wonder. He did the things most 10 year olds do. He played ball, rode his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Persistence in our asking to God, and seeking his will.

Matt 7:7-11 We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of a great revival, she was strong and healthy as a child, fed largely on testimony and Bible study she grew into world-wide ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

A God For All Times

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

God is there in for us in the Bad Times.

Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Ps 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Holiness