Sermons on Become As Children:

The Jerusalem 500 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007

Parable of the 2 Debtors--Good theme for NASCAR or INDY race weekends. One was forgiven 50 denarii and the other 500. Jesus uses this to aid our understanding of sin and forgiveness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and ’Race Style’ PowerPoint Temp

The Jerusalem 500 Luke 7:41-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem500.html The Indy 500 was this afternoon [5-27-07], but the biggest race of our life should be the race to the place of forgiveness to be saved! Make no pit stops at good works, baptism, or communion…just trust completely in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

This sermon deals with personal holiness and freedom from sin. Part 1 of 3

Personal Holiness: Freedom From Sin Romans 6:1-10 June 26, 2005 I. Introduction A. The text today, Paul is addressing what it means to live a life of personal holiness 1. Paul addresses this issue because of the curse of Original Sin a. Original sin has come to mankind because of the headship of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Called By God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2006

5 MAJOR REASONS WHY GOD CALLED US: I. The first reason is UNITY (1:10-12) II. The second reason is DIVERSITY (3:4,6) III. The third reason is OPPORTUNITY (3:5)

CALLED BY GOD 1 Cor. 1:9-12, 3:4-8 NASB The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's On The Inside?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Man is in desperate need of a heart transplant.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. What’s on the Inside? Ezekiel 36:25-27 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hopeless People

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006

If there is hope for Ninevah -- surprise, there is hope for you!

My roommate in college wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to go to some distant and exotic part of the world and preach the Gospel. We both had met missionaries and had heard them tell their stories. My roommate and I had become good friends with a missionary to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Work On The Wheels

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

How God takes something with no beauty and transforms it into a beautiful vessel for His service.

A WORK ON THE WHEELS Jeremiah 18:1-4 Intro: In our reading we find that God has spoken to Jeremiah and told him in verse 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.” Now we know the potter is God but how may of us know what God is talking about when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consejos Para Una Quinceañera

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 1, 2008

consejos de la Palabra de Dios para los jóvenes

CONSEJOS A UNA QUINCEAÑERA Tit. 2:6 “Exhorta a los jóvenes a que sean prudentes” La población más numerosa de México son los jóvenes. Tristemente, muy pocos jóvenes han tomado la decisión de transitar por la vida por el camino angosto, pensando en las cosas de arriba, pocos han tomado su cruz ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Saddest Word

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Call

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Creations

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 15, 2004

An encouraging and evangelistic sermon preached at a Baptismal service

New Creations. Baptism of Chris Andrews. 13th June 04 pm WBC 2 Cor 5:17-6:2 If anyone is in Christ¡K (PPT) Illustr: Real life event told by Fred of Kingsbridge: A local services man had gone to the local toilets as it was time to lock them up. As he was preparing to do so, in came two bikers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Always Appropriate Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Sin is our greatest problem as human beings. Only confessing our sin to God and asking for forgiveness will help us.

What is the greatest problem we face as human beings today? Greenhouse gases and climate change? Terrorism? Civil wars? Overpopulation? The ever-increasing gap between rich and poor? The world-wide epidemic of HIV/AIDS? On a more personal level, perhaps it’s the breakdown in relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

"Love That Knows No Barriers!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

# 10 in series. Points out four things about contact with Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 10 “Love That Knows No Barriers!” John 4:1-30 Our story today begins with Jesus on a journey. He has been traveling and has paused for a rest and some much ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 30, 2006

Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a); II. GOD HAS FORGIVEN US – (v. 7b-8); III. GOD HAS REVEALED HIS WILL TO US – (v. 9-10); IV. GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INH

THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD Ephesians 1:7-12 Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a) • Redemption literally means deliverance as a result of the payment of ransom. • This implies:  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational