Sermons on Call Of The Disciples:

Faith And Victory All Over The World

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 23, 2003

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5.

Theme: Faith and victory all over the world Text: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For People

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 26, 2003

Are you ready to receive 3000 people today? 1000?500? 5? 1? What do we need to do to prepare to receive those that God has placed just outside our doors?

Tell the person next to you, “It’s no coincidence… that you are here.” “God brought you here!” We need to understand that the only reason people talk about God, or come to church, is because God draws them. That is why we need to be prepared. Bob called his wife from work in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003

Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Certainty of coming judgment 2. Judgment of the righteous. 3. Judgment of the wicked.

October 12, 2003 Title: Great White Throne Judgment Text: Rev. 20:11-15 Introduction 1. True stories... A woman who was being interviewed to be a prospective juror in a Dallas District Court was surprised by the definition of voluntary manslaughter given to the panel: which read, "an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2003

This sermon is the fourth of the series. This message looks at five reasons why we need to go to church; Christ established the church, promised its birth, works through the church, established the church as a shelter, and loves the church.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway? Hebrews 10:25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After We Die? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series. This sermon deals with the two directions or path for those who have died. The path of the unbeliever and the believer. For the believer it is a trip to heaven. For the unbeliever, it is a trip towards judgment

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE What Happens After We Die? Luke 16:22 OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Right On The Money Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 6, 2003

I am still being surprised by my heart. I thought I knew it very well, but every once in a while something will pop out I had no idea was lurking there. A temptation that I thought would never bother me walks up and tests me again. Or, some temptation

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on November 9, 2003 This sermon is the last in a series of sermons from 1 Timothy called The Biblical Church. The title of this message is The Biblical church is right on the money Biblical Text First Timothy chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness - The Gracious Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003

Gentleness is both gracious and strong. It requires the great strength of the Spirit.

Martin Field asks the question, “Have you ever heard of the “Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls?” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word, “Doormats.” (Overhead 1) Their official insignia - yellow caution light. Their official motto is: “The meek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Job At Ground Zero"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Job teaches us that God is in control, and that God is good ... all the time!

“Job At Ground Zero” INTRODUCTION: (My thanks to Denn Guptill for his excellent sermon on Job) This A.M. we’re going to look at the life of Job. The Book of Job is probably the OLDEST book in the Bible … written before the Book of Genesis. We don’t know who WROTE the book of Job … or exactly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anchor Holds – Mother's Day 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on May 9, 2004

I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the f

The Anchor Holds – Mother’s Day 2004 I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity [true Love Waits / Abstinence / Fidelity] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Good for vow renewals and True Love Waits Campaigns, as well as general purposes. Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint included.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Vow Renewals/True Love Waits Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html -------------------- Heb. 13:4 It’s not common that you’ll find it. It’s not popular if you say it. The “in” crowd does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist