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A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

We all want to be loved and accepted & in the church, God has created a body where we can all feel His love and acceptance.

A place where everybody knows your name- We all want to be loved and accepted & in the church, God has created a body where we can all feel His love and acceptance. Acts 2:41-47-early church -unity, together -joined together w/ other believers & devoted themselves to ap. Teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

Study 4 - Does The Bible Say That Jesus Is God? Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 6, 2002

Study 4 of a series setting out Christian Belief in Jesus as God.

The J.W`s say that nowhere in the Bible do you find any statement that Jesus is God. They are wrong. The Bible says that Jesus is God right through the Old Testament and on to the end of the New. In these next studies I intend to show that very clearly. Let`s look at the claims of Jesus. a) I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults, Cont. Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 25, 2004

Moral Reasons to reject Evolution: It produced RACISM, NAZISM, COMMUNISM, HUMANISM, SEXUAL REVOLUTION. Powerpoint at website.

EVOLUTION: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS, PT. II 3 Reasons to reject evolution: Logical/Moral/Spiritual 3 bridges no evolutionist can cross: Origin of life/fixity of species/2nd law of thermodynamics Last Sunday we dealt w/ the logical reasons…I appealed to your mind. No transitional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

If we follow God’s handbook written in 28 chapters, we can continue this ongoing movement in chapters 29 and beyond! [THE PURPOSE, PERSONALITY, AND POWER OF THIS BOOK!] Powerpoint at website for entire Acts Series!

Writing Acts Chapter 29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Acts29.html Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there’s only 28 chapters…this is a new series (like Moses running a special: “bonus…11th commandment!”) Acts 1:1 Ill.--Schubert’s 8th—known as the “unfinished ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010

A look at putting on the armor of God.

Introduction: A B Every believer is a worshiper & warrior - - - saint & soldier - - -in the faith & in the fight. 1 Fighting from a position of victory, power, strength. 2 We are the best equipped warriors on the ground. a Belt of truth b Breastplate of Righteousness c Shoes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"miracle At The Beautiful Gate"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 21, 2020

A sermon based on the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate

"MIRACLE AT THE BEAUTIFUL GATE" ACTS 3 BIBLE STUDY FBCF – 5/20/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Martin Luther – “Prayer is a climbing up into the heart of God. None can believe how powerful prayer is, & what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared To Worship

Contributed by David Thompson on Jul 30, 2005

A sermon to get you ready to worship and meet God adapted from, Preparing to Worship God, by Timothy Jones.

Prepared to Worship. Exodus 19:1-19 Welcome and good morning. As always it’s a honor and a privilege to stand before you, to speak a portion of God’s word. My hopes and prayers are that you can apply these words to your life, and use them in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007

What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 1

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. We were introduced last week to the two understandings of the term "church" as presented in the New Testament: a. the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, that great assembly of all the saints who have ever lived, and b. the Church P __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, the communio sanctorum, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Our Grace Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 24, 2007

To experience a life of meaning and purpose we must first embrace and engage in the grace of God.

Live Out Loud – Our GRACE April 22, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10 Recap: We’re in a series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Corrupt Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009

Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Complete Salvation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Meets A Sceptic Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How does Jesus begin his mission? By gathering a few friends around him.

John 1 :35-51 Jesus meets a Sceptic preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Audio and slides available at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/john1v35ff.htm Discussion Questions · Does hearing about Church statistics discourage you or inspire you to want to make a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Let Me Imitate Isaac's Trust

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jan 6, 2021

I am drawn to the trust & submission of Isaac to his father & the challenge it presents of whether I trust God to that same extent!

Last month was the Academy Awards – which, just so you know – I did not watch nor cared to watch. But each year at this ceremony they give out awards for all sort of things related to movies & movie making. I guess the top or most important or most anticipated awards are the “Best Actor,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance