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Where Is Freedom?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

We are called to be God’s ambassadors proclaiming freedom.

WHERE IS FREEDOM? 2 Corinthians 3:17 Pastor Brian Matherlee July 1, 2007 Strange United States laws from the book "Loony Laws" by Robert Pelton In Ottumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Total Committment Series

Contributed by Jim Kelly on Feb 19, 2005

Fisrst in series on committment

TOTAL COMMITMENT Johnny Unitas Story: Born Pittsburg: HS-QB Broke ankle-Unitas throw ball: wanted to go to Notre Dame, “Too Small” University of Louisville, Fantastic Soph year. Jr and Sr year-BAD. Tried out for Steelers-got nothing but bus fare home. Worked in Steel mill-Wife and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building On Our Legacy Series

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

You preserve your sacred space by fulfilling your commitments that build upon your legacy.

Sunday, October 12, 2008 “Building On Our Legacy” Text: Deuteronomy 16: 9 – 17 We continue this month’s series under the general theme: Preserving Our Sacred Space. To preserve is not to memorialize or commemorate, but it is to make the preparations now for some future ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 27, 2010

One does not look for signs of death but signs of life. That is true when we look for spiritual life as well. One of the "Great Buts" of the Bible. Vvv. 1-5

As late as 5 pm Wednesday a 5-year-old boy named Monley was pulled alive from a collapsed Haitian home on Wednesday, eight days after the earthquake.1 In addition rescue workers heard a faint tapping from the Hotel Montana but it ceased following the after-shock. Nicholas Reader, spokesman for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Insulted Savior

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

An Easter message about lessons we can learn from our suffering savior.

Our insulted Savior I. Have you ever been insulted? A. We hear all the time about how people are insulted by the things other people say and do. 1. From the cowboy who took no insult without going for his gun. 2. To the modern day response – law suits, rioting and murder. a) Law suits or fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Condeming Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

“God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

This is a great example of how the sovereignty of God is seen in a very real event. God is in charage of every detail!

Passage: Acts 22:23-23-11 Intro: “When every choir member was late” Pau Lee Tan book, #2024 1. many of us have stories, maybe not so spectacular, of God’s sovereign protection 2. and many we don’t even know about 3. our god is beyond time, sees all of time as a whole, and works with perfect wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022

Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of Light

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 3, 2008

Thinking more about the phrase, "the armour of light"

There’s a proverb which says, "It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness". I want to reflect, this evening, upon a phrase of Paul’s in that reading from Romans: the armour of light. As well as our usual, longer, silence after the sermon, there will some shorter silences as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022

“Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Brethren

Three Months In Greece Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2017

After Paul’s experience in Ephesus, he left Ephesus and set out for Macedonia, and then to Philippi, back to Troas, and to Miletus. The Elders of the church in Ephesus meet him in Miletus where they have a tender reunion and a touching farewell.

October 17, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Three Months in Greece (Acts 20:1-5) Acts 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Call Me Barabbas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008

Politician Pilate is on trial now, and he has a finger in the air checking the wind’s direction. Instead of doing what is right, he does what is easy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Call Me Barabbas Matthew 27:11-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Barabbas.html Last time we saw the religious phase of Jesus’ trial, in which He was accused of blasphemy. But that charge wasn’t worthy of death in the Roman world, so they need to try to dig something else up. How about treason? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012

The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Significant Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2021

We think of Jesus being on trial before Pilate, when really it was Pilate who was being challenged by Jesus. What did Jesus say to Pilate that shook this governor and challenged his entire view of life?

Eight years ago (2013) Time magazine featured a study that proposed to name the 100 most significant people in history. This study's authors filtered through over 9000 names and came up with this list, and these are the TOP 10 of that list: 1 Jesus (it’s intriguing that Time magazine would ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Game Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational