Sermons on Black:

A Bottle In The Smoke

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

(Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

Denomination: Baptist

What Has Happened To Our Worship?

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 12, 2006

We come to church and participate in all the schedule, but are we worshipping? What do we need to do to really worship?

What has happened to our worship? Text: John 4:21-24 John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Holiness

Is Jesus The Predicted Messiah? Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 15, 2006

“And beginning at Moses and the prophets.” Jesus began to teach the two from the Old Testament about Himself. That means that Jesus began in Genesis all the way to the book of Malachi giving Scripture about His coming and death. That means that Jesus was

Is Jesus the predicted Messiah? Luke 24:27 11/01/06 I want to do a series for our Wednesday night studies about a deeper walk with the Lord. How many of us would like a deeper walk in our life with the Lord Jesus? I am doing this on Wednesday nights because I believe you do desire a deeper walk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

His Love Endures Forever!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Understanding the Psalms use in worship

His Love Endures Forever! Psalm 136 I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we are taking our break from Acts a little early. Chapter 15 offers a natural break point in the story. So we will take a breather, incase you find the focus being a little stressful. So for a few weeks we will be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

When Death Is Precious

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Nov 24, 2006

Although the bereaved may find it difficult to comprehend the loss of a loved one , the Christian family can be comforted in knowing that death is precious to the Lord.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together today to pay our last respects to _________________________ and to offer our condolences to family and friends. EULOGY: Born:_____________________ Passed:__________________ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Established Hearts Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

See Christ work in our lives

† In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could smell the destruction a mile before you could see it. But even that was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Parable Of The Drag-Net Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

We live in the days of ’invitation’, but there is coming a day of ’separation’ as God examines all those pulled up in the net. Link included to entire series with formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Templates.

Parable of the Drag-Net Matthew 13:47-50 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DragNet.html Of all of Jesus’ parables He has now given to His disciples, I’m sure this is the one they could relate to the best because it uses an illustration from the fishing world, and most of these guys had backgrounds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

Hang on to what you have in Jesus

Stand Up, Get Ready and Hold On 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2:17 The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I love to read Paul’s exhortations and encouragement to the Church because it reminds me that we won’t be here much longer, but we are headed for a better place. I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Just Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Habakkuk 2:1-4 and related verses

Text: Habakkuk 2:1-5, Title: The Just Live By Faith, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/20/06, PM A. Opening illustration: Gordon Dykes walking and jumping around the pulpit B. Background to passage: After Habakkuk’s second response of disbelief and affirmation of trust, God speaks again about the things to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Romance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

Text: Ruth 2:1-23 Title: Preparation for Romance Date/Place: LSCC, 5/7/06, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris’ mother used to have a saying, “hustle while you wait.” She meant that while you wait for things, be productive. In his book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, there is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Reality Show

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Aug 1, 2007

God, our Creator, is the ultimate, final reality behind the veil of mystery that scientists, philosophers, and seekers of every stripe, seek to penetrate. But God initiates his own search to reach out to us in Christ, and to connect us with his Ultimate

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. INTRODUCTION ============= Reality TV has risen in recent 4-5 years to seize the Entertainment World. Survivor - captured huge ratings 2-3 yrs ago- a show called the Mole burrowed into the home of Kate Pahls a Mariemont ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Sexuality And Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2007

Christian sexual ethics are oriented toward the long-term and contrary to society’s values and contrary to our fallen human natures.

Sexuality and Holiness (I Thessalonians 4:1-8) 1. The Slavic peoples today populate several nations: the Czech Repulic, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Ukrania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. 2. During Medieval times, the Slavic peoples were ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can't Touch This Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

The Disciples start was not that encouraging, although many miracles were done by them and after they were filled with the Holy Spirit, the world did not understand them.

CAN’T TOUCH THIS Acts 5:17-21a My brothers and my sisters in 1990 a rapper by the name of Stanley Kirk Burrell wrote these word in a song. He said and I quote “my music hits me so hard -makes me say oh my Lord/Thank you for blessing me-with a mind to rhyme and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Relationships Turn Nasty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2007

Respect and relationships deteriorate when people are not trustworthy.

When Relationships Turn Nasty Exodus 10 1.The good and bad of protocol a. Some people are simply rude and do not know it: DEAR MISS MANNERS -- Trying to keep the conversation going at a family dinner, I decided to look at people’s hands. I remarked that one grandson and also his wife had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005

This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal