Sermons on Bad Dream:

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Healed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2004

Message from John 5. The legend of the pool. The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed!

People… God’s Passion The legend of the pool The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed! Imagine the chaos and people diving into this pool when some waters from a spring below began bubbling up. Like a game of spoon, musical chairs, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job: Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with criticism

“Job: Responding to Criticism” Intro: As we have read through the books of Job this past week, we have seen one thing for certain: Job faced a lot of criticism. The book of Job teaches us many lessons: the faithfulness of God, the battle of the spiritual realm, the nature of suffering, and also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost In Joel

Contributed by David Petticrew on Jun 8, 2003

A look at the prophecies of Joel in light of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been made available to all who will repent and turn to God.

Introduction The day of Pentecost. I don’t know what your traditions have been in the past but I don’t think I’d really heard much about the day of Pentecost until I moved to the Nazarene Church. Now this might be strange considering we moved from a Pentecostal church but then again I was only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Holiness

Bubble Boy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on how to break free from your bubble and step out of your comfort zone.

Bubble Boy How To Break Free From Your Bubble 8/25/04 I. Introduction Play clip (Bubble Boy breaks free…end “dog poo…this is AWESOME!”) The movie, Bubble Boy, is a coming-of-age comedy following the life of Jimmy Livingston, a young man born without immunities and raised in a manufactured world ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Muddy Waters [simplicity / Assurance]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

If you had a child that was abducted, and you had the chance to get a message to them telling them how to get home...would you make that message simple or complicated? So it is w/ God’s salvation. Free Powerpoint at website.

Muddy Waters Acts 16:25-30 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuddyWaters.html Several cases of child abductions have been in the news in recent weeks. And just this past Friday, in a kidnapping horrifyingly reminiscent of Elizabeth Smart a few years ago, 9 yr. old Jessica Lunsford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Obedience is a must for those who want to have a right relationship with God.

The Necessity of Obedience [Give background of text- jailed & miraculously freed] Acts 5:25-32 Intro: If you know the story of the first man and woman in the Bible, you know that God gave them only one restriction: Don’t eat from one certain tree or you will certainly die. With a little help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salt And Light

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

Matthew 5:13-16 July 29, 2007 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! Over the past week we have had some major controversies in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010

We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“a Woman’s Love” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Overwhelm The Negative

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Forgiving Savior

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 9, 2016

Today we focus on forgiveness as we study Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman, found in Luke 7:36-50. Luke 7:36–50

John Newton lived from 1725-1807. He wrote what is undoubtedly the most familiar Christian hymn of all time, Amazing Grace. Newton’s testimony is equally as profound as the hymn that so beautifully depicts his faith in Christ. Newton was a young man torn between the influence of a godly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Word From The Lord?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2021

We think of ourselves as people of the Book, but when the Word of the Lord contradicts our lifestyle, we practice "selective hearing." God says, "Get off the fence! Get on the Lord's side or on the world's side!"

IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD? Jer. 37:2-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher asked her class what was their favorite animal. Billy raised his hand, “Fried chicken.” She said, “No, I said what ‘animal.’” Billy responded, “Fried chicken!” She said, “I’m a member of PETA, the SPCA, Greenpeace, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:2-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God