Sermons on Back Stabbing:

Try Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 26, 2016

A sinner's tears of love washed away her sins as her tears washed, kissed and anointed the feet of Christ Jesus.

TRY JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 26, 2016) “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is with me...Thou feedest them with the bread of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Friends

What Employees And Employers Owe One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2013

Slavery, work, and being a servant of Christ.

What Employees and Employers Owe One Another Ephesians 6:5-9 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/10/30/what-employees-and-employers-owe-one-another/ Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free [Eph. 6:5-8]. Servants (lit., ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Smells Like Love

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013

Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

“he Was Dismissed By The Soldiers” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 6, 2015

People dismiss Jesus today for the same reasons the soldiers dismissed Him on that first Easter weekend.

I wonder what Jesus thought when He looked down at His bloody feet nailed to the cross. By then His vision would have been blurred, not just from the excruciating pain, but from the blood and sweat that He was powerless to wipe away from His eyes. In that painful, lonely, and desperate moment of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Fork

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

One of the most important choicces we can make includes how we respond when it comes to our own personal suffering.

One way to look at life is as a series of choices... Every day we choose, some have small consequences, some large. But each one means an opportunity not taken, a chance missed, a road not taken. Robert Frost”s famous poem talks of the consequences Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Respect For The Aged Day

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2007

A sermon from Psalm 71 based on David’s elderly life. Let’s look at some identifying marks of this godly old man! Good for Grandparents Day! (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary, historical setting taken from a few Sermon Central Contributors)

Sermon for 9/16/2007 Psalm 71 Introduction: Jeanne Calment, at 120 years, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When the reporter asked the birthday girl what she like best about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Overcomes Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

In life there will be forces that seek to destroy, deny, or deter human and spirital potential, but the good news is that we serve a God who overcomes.

God Who Overcomes Matthew 2:1-15 Matthew 2:15 “Out of Egypt I have called my son” After the joy of Christmas, after birth of Jesus, after the wise men and Sheppard’s, and after the angels sing, we encounter Herod’s diabolical plot to destroy the baby Jesus. This aspect of the story is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012

A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Unfortunately one of the things people will sometimes share with you and me is this: I don't have very many friends. Perhaps you have said that before. Or we may say you know I'm hurt. I thought they were my friend and I can't believe they did that to

“Making Friends” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friends song You have most likely heard those words before …, It's Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24, John 18:28-31, John 18:33-37, John 18:38-40, John 19:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

If Evolution Is True How Can God Exist Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on faith

If Evolution is Proven How Can God Exist? Three possible answers: The Premise is right - God cannot exist. The Premise is right - God used evolution as a process to create the world and humankind. The Premise is wrong - Evolution is not proven and God created the world and humankind. I have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ