Sermons on Beginning Of Sorrows:

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2008

The Parable of the Talents reminds Christians that we weren’t saved to sit, soak, and sour...we were saved to serve! Just like in tennis-Service begins w/ ’Love’. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Saved to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Saved2Serve.html This is a parable found in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the end of the world. So far we’ve been challenged to be watching because Jesus is coming...now we’re told to be working. Not just looking for Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 13, 2008

This is a Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday message. I begin with why people like to read novels... mystery, suspense, anger murder & personal sacrifice. The Bible contains the greatest story every told... the messages quickly covers the life of Jesus and why

In Jesus Holy Name March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Redeemer “The Rest of the Story” Many people enjoy reading novels. They have their preference: mystery, historical, romance, science fiction. Others enjoy certain authors and their style: John Grisham: A Time to Kill; The Pelican Brief; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Lutheran

The Law's Binding Power Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the third of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 7:1. "Or do you not know, brothers—for I am

Series Title: Do You Not Know? Sermon Title: The Law’s Binding Power Text: Romans 7:1-6. Introduction: What a profound statement—the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives. Duh!! That’s like saying, “Don’t worry about temptation, it will only bother you as long as you live.” Or, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stagnant Bottom

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 15, 2008

We begin by looking at the spiritual area of our lives. Is God really in control of our spiritual walk or do we just assume God is? What do we mean by spirituality and is this how God’s Word describes it?

7UP: Stagnant Bottom 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 September 14, 2008 Bishop Davis liked to golf and he was pretty good. But at one point, his game started to flounder a little so he swallowed his pride and signed up for golf lessons. When he arrived, he was greeted by the golf pro, who Bishop Davis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"Building Bridges" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon begins with the building of the suspension bridge across the Niagara River by James Roebling. I then pick up the theme of the spiritually lost who followed Cain to Enochville Only God could build a bridge for lost humanity. He did it through

In Jesus Holy Name April 20,2008 Easter IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4:25-26 “Building Bridges” This is the fourth message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Always There!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy.

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy. Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Mar 31, 2006

God’s love didn’t begin at the time He created the universe and man. There was not a time that God started loving. Love was already there. Where God was, there was love; where God is there is love; where God will be there will always be full of love.

GOD IS LOVE (1John 4:7-21) Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timetable

Contributed by James May on Nov 29, 2005

The story of Creation in Genesis, carries a message that affects all of us right now. Those 6 days tell us more than meets the eye. I believe that we are living in the 6th day, nearing the beginning of the day of rest.

GOD’S TIMETABLE By Pastor Jim May While most of the Psalms were songs and poems of worship written by David, the sweet singer of Israel, this Psalm is attributed to Moses, and was a prayer that Moses prayed unto God as he led the Children of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land. Let’s read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas, Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 13, 2005

Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what

TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Pedigree

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Let me make this suggestion to anyone who is stopping just short of making a commitment to Jesus. Do not allow ridiculously minor details to hold you back. If the conviction of the Holy Spirit is telling you to begin a relationship, then by all means co

Sermon Title: The Power of the Pedigree Text: I Timothy 1:12-20 Date: July 27, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: This morning, we will be continuing in our study of Paul’s first letter to his student Timothy. I have entitled this morning’s message, “The Power of the Pedigree”, because we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

Out Of The Ivory Palaces

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 28, 2003

Jesus did not begin at the birth of the babe in a manger. Jesus has and will always exist with the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Before He came as the babe He lived in the Ivory Palaces of Heaven, where He now lives. Look at the miracle of the Saviour comi

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Out of The Ivory Palaces By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D On this Christmas day 2002 less than 4% of the population of the world claims to be Christian, This fact is startling due to the number of years that Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The King Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on May 8, 2003

How do we welcome the King of Kings into our hearts? Here in this passage, the people of Jerusalem welcomed Christ into their city as King. They let their emotions totally take over and begin to shout aloud for Jesus. Let me share with you this morning

WELCOMING THE KING John 12:12-19 Today is Palm Sunday, a day that is a very significant day on the church calendar. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It traditionally begins what the church has called “Holy Week” which is the last week of the Lenten season. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Who Comes To Deliver Us From Fear

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2003

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear…Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your h

Theme: Christ who comes to deliver us from fear Text: Jer. 33:14-16; 1 Thess. 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 God never hides from His people what He is about to do on earth. Instead He always sends some signals or signs that are designed to warn us and get us prepared for what He is about to do. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Clothes/New Life

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004

An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Today we take a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is the beginning of what is called the Passion Week. We will again look at this passage from the title “The arrival of the King”, and see what we ca

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion, our Deliverance Part 1 The Arrival of the King Am Service March 22nd 2008 Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction I’d like to read you a little piece written by an unknown author called One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist