Sermons on Backslidding:

Grow Up! (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

Ever have someone tell you to grow up? The bible has some things to say about the necessity for spiritual maturity.

GROW UP! (Part one) INTRODUCTION: Ever have someone tell you to grow up? Boys seem to have this problem more than girls. I guess because girls are supposed to mature faster. Whatever. I’m sure if there are any big sisters here today and you have little brothers you were probably telling them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking According To The Course Of This World

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Your Hands Up

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Feb 11, 2012

The hands of the righteous are lifted to God on behalf of the ungodly.

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh S.t.a.r.t.

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Oct 19, 2008

God gives us the start we need to begin a new life, every day.

FRESH START Colossians 3:12 - 17 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Saved By The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2009

How God planned for our salvation through the Blood of His Son Jesus Christ

We are Saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:19-22 NLT I. The blood of Jesus gives us salvation. There are but two essential requirements: First: has anyone cheated death and proved it? Second: Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius’ tomb is occupied. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Captivity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 22, 2009

Amazing similarities exist between Israel and America - from their founding to civil war to sinful rejection of God...to the 70 year captivity! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Captivity I Kings 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Captivity.html v. 16-17 “Rehoboam reigned over them” – here’s a major division in the OT. Israel is now split. The Hebrew nation has much in common w/ the US in its history... Both were founded on the Word of God. [Revisionists try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Abraham

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

There are some steps that led to Abraham's success in his sacrifice.

Genesis 22:1-14 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. [2] And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong & Courageous Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

Be Bold in your Actions for Christ!

BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS Boldness in Action JOSHUA 1:1-18 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Black Man Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

A black man is coming to cause us to revive our faith in God and to restore us into right relationship with God.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 “A Black Man is Coming” Text: Hosea 11: 1 – 11 Have you ever sat on the doorstep of expectancy waiting for a hope of a better tomorrow? It may have been as a child unable to sleep because your imagination is running wild as a holiday approaches with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Cleaned Up For The New Year

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 30, 2012

When we are going to a new and important place, we get cleaned up and put on new or clean attire. The year 2013 is new and I am sure we are all excited and look forward to not only seeing it but also entering and going through it successfully. What and ho

Joshua 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp,3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shacking With The Church Series

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 26, 2010

There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment.

SHACKING WITH THE CHURCH- There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment. One of the unique ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

God Speaks. We Listen. Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2013

God speaks. We listen. God will tell us what we need to hear, when we need to hear it.

MALACHI is last of all the Minor Prophets. • His message is given about 80 years after Haggai and Zechariah, and 400 years before Jesus entered the scene. • By now the Temple has been rebuilt, the people had their own homes, and most likely, the wall of Jerusalem was being rebuilt or had already ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pt. 3 Healing In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 17, 2013

Egypt enslaved the people of God for 400 years when God stretched out His hand to rescue His people, deliver them to a better life. Ex. 15 records their journey into the Arabian Peninsula where they were tested at the spring of Marah. (Marah means bitter)

Healing in the Old Testament October 28, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Egypt enslaved the people of God for 400 years when God stretched out His hand to rescue His people, deliver them to a better life. 1 The Israelites stood on the eastern side of the Red Sea ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist