Sermons on Being An Example:

Christ Reigns As King Supreme

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Christ Reigns as King Supreme over all creation for all creation.

There’s been a lot of talk lately over who will take control of Afghanistan once the Taliban has been driven out. Some feel that it would be best if the 87-year-old exiled king returned to the throne. Others want a power sharing government made up of the members of the Northern Alliance. Still ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflect On The Two Phases Of God's Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Reflect on the Two Phases of God’s Glory - In Moses’ face a fading glory; in Jesus’ face a surpassing glory.

The glory of Edmonton. What is it? The Oilers? The Eskimos? The Legislative Building? Whyte Ave.? How about West Edmonton Mall? Before Sarah and I moved to this area the one thing we heard the most about was West Ed. After all, it’s supposedly the largest mall in the world! If West Ed is the glory ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Landscaping

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Lord’s Landscaping Leaves Us 1) Groovin’ in his garden;2) Gardening in his groove.

With the warmer temperatures this week it sure felt as if spring might be right around the corner didn’t it? Perhaps the sultry weather even left some of you itching to get back into your garden or to start working on your yard. Regardless of the weather God is always thinking about gardening and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Christ With The 3 R's

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Prepare for Christ with the 3 R’s 1) Remorse 2) Rearranging 3) Rejoicing

If you want to be prepared for school and for life after school it’s important to build a solid foundation in the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. To help children learn the three R’s well learning centres, such as Oxford and Sylvan, have sprung up and flourished all over North America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Knocking

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 16, 2004

A sermon that examines whether are not we are listening for God’s knocking.

Are You Knocking By Bro. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church Luke 11:9-10 Have you ever gone to a house and knocked on the door and no one answered. You see that all the cars are in the driveway. You can hear the T.V. blaring, the stereo is booming from upstairs, the dog is barking, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross? Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2004 Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his life. Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Four things that happened when the fire fell

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation (Apocalyptic) Outline

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 26, 2004

Quick Study outline of the Apocalypes

Outline of the Apocalypse Present time to John, past time to us: Introduction and Letters Chapter 1 Introduction: John greets the 7 Churches and reassures all that we are a nation of kings and priests. Vision of Jesus who tells John to write what he sees. Chapter 2-3 Letters to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Lost Sinners

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

It’s the job of Christians to search for the lost.

Search for Lost Sinners Luke 15:1-10 We all have lost something during some point in our lives. We’ve misplaced keys. We’ve forgot our watches and wallets. We may even have lost a pet dog or cat once. What did we do when we noticed that these things were missing? Did we search for them? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004

The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word From God For Sensible People

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon is designed to emphasize the importance and the benefits of the Lord’s Supper.

A WORD FROM GOD FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE. 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Int: The Apostle Paul was a man whose approach to life was totally reordered by his personal experience with the Lord. The wisdom, which he gained through this experience, had enabled him to see through the pressures and preferences that tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Promise In The Child-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist