Sermons on Called To Be Saints:

Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

What I see from reading the Bible of those who were serving the Lord they had difficulty because they were Christians doing the will of God. Being a disciple does and will cost you something.

Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35 ME Last week Maria and I went back to Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia, MO. It is always good to go back there because we have so many friends there. Parkview is the church were we were before I went into the ministry. I served in many different areas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 34: 1 – 31

Genesis 34: 1 – 31 When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans 34 Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and violated her. 3 His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joseph's Testing Of His Brothers

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2018

Joseph's testing of his brothers in Genesis 43:1-45:28 teaches us that in his providence God can use evil human deeds to accomplish salvation.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Previously, we read about young, seventeen-year old Joseph sold by his brothers to Midianite traders on their way to Egypt. The brothers then deceived their father Jacob into ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah - Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God’s grace is spectacular… even when it isn’t

ENGAGE Fourteen years ago I was a struggling bi-vocational church planter. Because our church plant had gone through some tough times, we were meeting at our house over the summer and praying for God’s direction. During that time I got a phone call from Denny Howard, who was the pastor here at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Really The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Fourth in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Here in the United States we worship the ability to make choices. We choose our political leaders, the kind of movies and TV show we watch, the kind of music we listen to, the products we buy at the store and even the people we associate with. And if you have any doubts about our addiction ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 13, 2013

How to do right when you’ve been done wrong (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be open before the Lord (vs 1-2) (2). Remember God’s Loving Faithfulness (vs 3) (3). Refuse to Listen to Ungodly Advice (vs 4-5) (4). Keep Your Hands Clean and Your Heart Thankful (vs 6-7) (5). Be faithful in Public worship (vs 8) (6). Patiently stand and wait for relief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Shameless Self-Promotion Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION - ESTHER 5:1-14 Preached tag team style with Layperson Larry INTRODUCTION (ERIK: 5 minutes) -There is a new television show called “Preachers of L.A.” on Oxygen network -Show depicts 6 Los Angeles Pastors at Mega ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Badge Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2013

Jesus washes the disciples feet - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). What Jesus knew (vs 1-3) • Jesus knew about Gods timing (vs 1) • Jesus knew the truth about Judas (vs 2) • Jesus knew he had been given Him all things (vs 3) (B). What Jesus did (vs 4-5). • Humility acts unannounced (vs 4-5). • Humility acts ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Nehemiah's Prayer: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2015

If we want to experience revival in our land, we must cry out to God, praise His name, confess our sins, claim His promises, and commit to serving Him.

Before the opening day of duck season, two hunters bought a bird dog. They had heard that such a dog would make their hunting experience much more enjoyable and profitable. So when the big day came, they were up bright and early. They hunted all day, but as the sun began to set, they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Picture Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 24, 2013

What is this about a snake in the wilderness? And what can that tell me about the fact that God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son?

OPEN: A soldier serving overseas received a Dear John letter from his girlfriend back home. Not only was she cutting off their relationship - adding insult to injury - she wrote, "Will you please return my favorite photograph of myself? I need it for my engagement picture in the local ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Being Good Isn't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Seventh in this series. The main point of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that eternal life isn't a matter of what I must do for God bu rather what God has done for me.

This week as I was preparing for this message I did as I often do after I first spend time with the text itself and looked at some other sermons on this passage just to get a feel for how others handle this parable. And in the process I ran across what seemed to me to be a pretty good sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Doorway

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012

Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3

Denomination: *other

Water 2 Wine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2012

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Water2Wine John 2:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/water2wine.html vv. 1-2 A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions of the human experience. I’ve performed scores of weddings...including for many of you sitting here today! When I asked Kimberly’s dad for her hand in marriage he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: What Really Matters

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

In our disconnected overloaded world, reconnect with what is really important.

What Really Matters Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Brad Bailey Intro – On that first morning... when the first lives discovered that Jesus had risen… it ripped thrugh them…right down to the core of their souls. And soon it would rip right through human history… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational