Sermons on Awaken:

They Fought From Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 5, 2009

We wanted change and we are getting it. We reap what we sow. Sin leads to death, and nations are not exempt from this law. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

They Fought From Heaven Judges 4-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheyFoughtFromHeaven.html You cannot fight against God and expect to win. 5:20 Remember the background here: Israel would mess in their own nest and then had to sleep in it. And America is now getting exactly what we’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Faith Race

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009

How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters: Gideon Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004

This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Memorial For Brittany Nicole

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

A funeral service for a stillborn twin.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. Today is a day of mixed emotions, a day when we ask difficult questions that Noe and Barbara have probably been asking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008

The parable not only applies to those who have never met Christ, it also applies to those Christians who have lost their way in the busyness of their lives - vicars and pastors included!!

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Keep Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2013

We love because God loves us.

Thirteen years ago when I first started preaching, the scariest part of it was knowing that sometimes, people really do listen. It has been an incredible privilege, a humbling privilege, to be listened to by you. Thank you. What have you heard? I don’t know what you have heard, but I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Works Behind Ordinary Events To Fulfill His Purposes Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes Luke 2:1-7 We are in the second week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” Last week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is radically committed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do For Love?

Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009

The church has become lukewarm, but why should we open the door to the groom?

What will you do for love? Song of Songs 5 Marriages in the ancient Near East were usually sanctioned through civil contracts rather than through religious ceremonies As Christians we enter a covenant with God to the marriage of the Lamb Love between Israel and God, Jesus and the Church Bride ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Know God Exists? Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Understanding we are called to be able to answer how do we respond to the question, "HOW CAN YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A GOD?

How Do You Know God Exists? May 1, 2011 INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhcOb3fiJE&feature=fvwrel Understanding we are called to be able to answer how do we respond to the question, "HOW CAN YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A GOD? I. Context for the entire Study 1 Peter 3:15 But in your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Day Of The Lord Is Near Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2011

(adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel)

Joel Pt1 The Day of the Lord is Near (adapted from Joel Rosenberg- Epicenter Conf, Mike Bickle- Joel Series, other resources as noted) Introduction to Joel Just finished a study of a NT book- Philippians. We want to start a study of an OT book- Joel. First, look at how Joel fits into the Bible- ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

What You Treasure Is In Your Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that both my Treasure and Heart is JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Treasure? JESUS. Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:46 (Amplified Bible) Who, on finding a single pearl of great price, went and sold all he had and bought it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that both my Treasure and Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Damnation Of The Corrupt

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 30, 2019

Our evil is infinite. There is no length, width, size, quantity, or any dimension that can give parameters or boundaries to our evil.

Ezekiel 21:24-- “Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because you people have brought to mind your guilt by your open rebellion, revealing your sins in all that you do—because you have done this, you will be taken captive. Vs. 5—Once God starts, He ain’t stopping! Vs. 6—Tell it with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Sound That Will Change The World!

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 9, 2020

There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION!

"A Sound That Will Change the World" There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION! Intercession has been all but ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

We are a family, unified under the Headship of Christ.

Sermon - Unity - Something that I have pushed for, & wanted for so long, is unity. - I have enjoyed the thought of people walking through those doors, & being welcomed by a family that is just like their own. - A reality people don’t seem to get is that the church is not the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist