Sermons on Cardboard:

Can I Trust God To Meet My Needs?

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2021

This is from a topical series I preached.

Title: “Can I Trust God to Meet My Needs?” Script: Phil. 2:4; 4:6,19. Type: Topical message Where: GNBC 11-5-17 Title: “Can I Trust God to Meet My Needs?” Script: Phil. 2:4; 4:6,19. Type: Topical message (Need Slide) Where: GNBC 11-5-17/RW 5-10-21 Intro: Often today I hear Christian people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2020

The worldly life is 1) Intellectually futile (Ephesians 4:17), 2) Ignorant of God’s truth (Ephesians 4:18), 3) Spiritually and morally callused (Ephesians 4:19a), and 4) Depraved in mind (Ephesians 4:19b).

Ephesians 4:17-19 [17] Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

When Honoring Your Father Has An Impact

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Lessons about honoring our Fathers

When Honoring Your Father Has an Impact Genesis 50 - Father’s Day 2016  Turn with me this morning to the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapter 49.  Today is Father’s Day, and it is a day that we think about honoring fathers.  I think for the most part we do a pretty good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Is Not The Box

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

God gave us a gift in His Son. That gift must be taken out of the "box" and utilized in order to get the full benefit of the gift. Many Christians keep Jesus in a box where He is not allowed to operate freely in their lives.

The Gift Is Not The Box Scripture: Proverbs 20:11; John 3:16; First Corinthians 13:11 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “The Gift Is Not The Box” and I want to focus your attention on spiritual maturity. Proverbs 20:11, from the New American Standard Bible, says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Footwear Of Peace: Forgive And Cut Them Out Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2023

Falling into this scheme of Satan means our feet are taken out from beneath us because we are settling for false peace… lack of conflict… rather than Godly peace which is right relationship.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Forgive and Cut Them Out Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… A Most Dangerous Pastime (p) Sprained ankles and wrists. Skinned knees and elbows. There is also the possibility of breaking wrists or ankles along with an arm or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Willing To Listen To The Lord? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2023

Here, God speaks to all Christians... 1. He speaks to us about our life (vs. 12-14). 2. He speaks to us about our love (vs. 15-16). 3. He speaks to us about our longevity (vs. 17).

Are You Willing to Listen to the Lord? 1 John 2:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 29, 2023) MESSAGE: *Have you ever tried to talk to somebody, and they just weren't willing to listen? Oh yeah. Almost all of us have been there, -- maybe many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 29, 2006

Being in contact with the cleansing fire from Jesus Christ is supposed to set us ablaze with love for Him, for the things of heaven, and for the salvation that He has bought for us. It is supposed to consume our thoughts and our emotions. It is supposed t

I want to start today with a little object lesson if I may. In this dish I have a crumpled piece of newspaper. I am going to set fire to it. See how quickly the flame consumes the paper? I have to drop it back into the dish if I’m going to keep from getting burned, don’t I? Okay, now what has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2013

In the kingdom of God, the unlovely are loved and the untouchable are touched.

Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom Mark 1:40-45 Rev. Brian Bill 4/14/13 [Note: Elements of this introduction come from a sermon called “From Leprosy to Life” by John Mayes]. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it would just go away. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:40-45, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Truly Beautiful Life

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 22, 2010

A truly beautiful life is a life lived through surrender, submission, patience and transparency to God on a mission to bless God and to bless others.

As I have shared with some of you, in the midst of the pain and grief of Michael dying, I found great comfort in reading and praying the prayers of the Puritans. There is a book titled, “The Valley of Vision” – it is a compilation of prayers by Puritan authors. Within these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Joy For All The People Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 22, 2015

On that first Christmas, the angels declared to the shepherds that the Good News will cause Great joy for all the people. In this message, we will discover that indeed, the Good News of salvation has great spiritual power to change our lives.

GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:10 "10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." INTRODUCTION: We have been on a series of studies from the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul Was A Motivational Speaker

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025

Vince Lombardi, the football coach, goes down in the history books as one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest, coach ever.

Today we have a lot of MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS in the pulpit. The reason they are motivational speakers they do not know enough of the Word of God to be a Bible preacher. But the apostle Paul was a MOTIVATIONAL PREACHER, and we can see that clearly in his writing to the THESSALONIANS. Illus: Vince ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay - By Design

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 7, 2025

When we think we aren’t enough, we’re right! We’re not supposed to be.

Recently, something very strange happened to me. Something that I always knew was theoretically possible, but which still came as a shock. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up one morning and realized that I was now — wait for it — a “Grandpa”. Now, the event which brought about this transformation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Use The Kjv [king James Version]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Scholarly, tactful presentation for those who understand the importance of starting with the right Greek text in the first place...good source mat’l for you. Link inc. to audio presentation.

Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html audio at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KJV.html The Bible / Versions / God’s Promise: A test: (count how many you remember and then I’ll tell you how old you are!) 1. Candy cigarettes 2. Wax ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Control 9 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 31, 2007

We all want the “perfect” church, BUT far too often, we do not want to become the “perfect” church. It’s strange, trying to find or have a perfect church becomes a problem because WE are the church.

Psychology (personal) = The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, a group, or an activity; Subtle tactical actions or arguments used to manipulate or influence another. Our minds, do not have a psychology of their own. The personal psychology of each individual or group ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16