Sermons on Beside The Road:

Who Loves You More Than Mom?

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 8, 2009

We tend to think no one can love us as much as our mothers can. However, our mothers’ love is limited and one day they will die. Only God can love us more than our mothers can and he will never forget us or die.

Introduction: This is a classic Mother’s Day Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card." "My, how sweet of you." she says. "I did it all by myself. Go ahead & read it." She begins to read, "I was going to buy a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

On Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 13, 2009

Part I of the Four-Part Vision: We focus on what God has asked his people to do: Pass my word on to your children and to your children’s children. Let your lives be permeated with the task of "making disciples"!

Text: [1] Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. [8a] Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today…[18] Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. [19] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Bulldog Discipleship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Paul reminds us that we need to have the determination of a bulldog when follwoing Jesus

Bulldog Discipleship 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 November 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1918 World War I was still raging in the area of the Belleau Wood. The Germans felt that the area could not be taken from them and the US Marine Corps was ordered to take the area. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Romans 8:5-11

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 1, 2007

Romans 8:5-11

Romans 8:5-11 Last week we looked at verses 1-4 and today we will look at verses 5-11 I was thinking the other day as I was flipping around on TV stopping at several of the many so called religious programs that were on, that this world has created for itself many of what I would call “a la ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

A Subtle Intrusion

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Feb 8, 2008

“Every time God’s people suffer destruction it is because the deceiver has been allowed just a little foothold in the door.

A Subtle Intrusion A SUBTLE INTRUSION Sunday, 7/21~/07 A.M. PPHC Text: Matt. 24: 3-4 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would I Do That?”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

The tremendous commitment of Luke to Paul and the gospel is an example for us to follow.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Would I do that?” Especially after seeing some great act of brave heroism (like a daring rescue). Or maybe some ludicrous spectacle of depravity, done for money (as seen for example on TV shows like Fear Factor, or Jackass). The life of Saint Luke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sitting At Jesus’ Feet Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 19, 2006

7 things we find when we are willing to sit at the feet of Jesus. Includes all the places they took Him and things they did. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

SITTING AT JESUS’ FEET Luke 8:35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SittingAtJesusFeet.html Christmas finds us in many places: stores, shops, online bargain hunting, parties, family get-togethers, and it is all fine and good, but will Christmas also be a time of humble bowing, kneeling at the feet of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Manage My Money Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

Big Idea for this series: How to get from where you are, to where you want to be.

Money in HD: How to manage my money Me: Share story about buying Neon, and guessing about having enough money to buy the car. We: How many of you make decisions with your finances without really knowing if you have enough money? Or maybe you’re an impulse buyer and you purchase stuff because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Attracts!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 27, 2008

Know the attractive qualities of God that will draw you to Him. If you behold any one them, no one needs to force or convince you to admire and praise Him!

Could you afford to reject God? Could you just set aside His Supreme Goodness? Would you be interested in something other than Him? David, who had a glimpse of His Divine Beauty, declared: "One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Addicted To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009

So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Addicted To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009

So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kingdom Like Malformed Mustard

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 27, 2009

Like an unexpectedly huge mustard plant, the kingdom will grow and comfort, in unexpected ways.

Like Malformed Mustard Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God is like a VW Beetle. It is one of the smallest cars you will ever see. It is not very comfortable or powerful. It is not very stylish or practical. It is very cheap and not impressive in any way. There is no status with owning one. And yet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Is Truth Absolute Or Ever Changing? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 11, 2008

This message compares the postmodern view of truth with the Biblical view.

Does truth change? "All is relative" has become one of the slogans of our generation. In the Western World, multitudes have rejected the possibility that such a thing as absolute truth could exist. We often hear phrases like "that may be true for you, but it’s not true for me". Truth is seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home And Work

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 5, 2008

According to Colossians, the result of being in Christ, and having Christ in you, is not only a tremendous difference in your mind and heart, but also home and work.

If somebody runs up to you on the street this next week and asks, “What’s the main thought in the book of Colossians,” I hope you will quickly tell them, “That in all things, He might have the preeminence!” In chapter one, we see that the way to be fully pleasing to the Lord is to make sure He has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of David: A Jealous Eye Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 20, 2006

The steps that Saul took to arrive at jealousy can be steps that we take as well!

LIFE OF DAVID: A JEALOUS EYE 1 SAMUEL 18:1-13 STORY 1 (Genesis 4:1-10) There once was a man named Adam and a woman named Eve. In fact, they were the first people created by God. Genesis chapter 4 tells us that Adam and Eve had children. She gave birth to a son and named him Cain. She gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ