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Super Sunday, Super Tuesday, & Satan's Superman Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2008

Jesus rode into town on Sunday, and He rose on the next Super Sunday, but He gave these super teachings about the end of the world on Tuesday. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Super Sunday, Super Tuesday, & Satan’s Superman Mt. 24:24; II Thess. 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SatansSuperman.html It was a super Sunday when Jesus rode into town as King, but the ‘superest’ Sunday of all was a week later when He rose from the dead! I don’t know how super this Tuesday will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006

We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah For President

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 5, 2010

A statesman makes decisions based on what’s best for the next generation...a politician on what’s best for the next election. Jephthah-Character in the face of difficulty, and Courage in the face of danger. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerP

Jephthah for President Judges 11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jephthah.html This 9th judge of Israel was a man of impeccable character and integrity. He stood out among his brethren because they had little or no character. And oh how people of character stand out in our society today, even in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Happiness At Home Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) It is God’s will that you should be happy - and He has provided what we need to get there - especially in our homes. ...

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Finding Happiness at Home (LTF-07) Psalm 127:1 This morning I want to wrap up our series that we have entitled "Living Life to the Full." In Genesis 2:7 we read that ‘the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

Discharge Instructions Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

The patient's healing and continued health will depend on the willingness and determination of the patient to fully accept and unfailingly apply the Great Physician's prescriptions for cure and continuing care.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today IV. DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS (1 Cor. 16:1-24) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, August 30, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Together, we have spent most of the past eight months examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To Sender? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2013

At least part of this lesson is adapted from a Jerry Shirley lesson entitled, "A True Baby Dedication." This lesson reminds us of the need to dedicate/return our children to the God who has given them to us.

1. Our Baby Dedication brings to mind a practical question: Parents, have you considered returning your children to God? a. A Frustrated dad says, “I didn’t know that was possible. I thought He had a no return policy.” b. Bill Cosby’s routine in which he told his kids ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For The Heavenly City

Contributed by William Baeta on May 4, 2013

“And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal” John 21:10-11.

Introduction: Adam and Eve began life in a perfect place with perfect surroundings. Man’s sin of disobedience affected God’s perfect creation and man lost his perfect home in the Garden of Eden. God has placed within every human heart the desire to search for that perfect home Adam lost. Sinful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Finances God's Way

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Simple message on dealing with finances in God's way

Handling Finances God’s Way Luke 12:13-21 August 11, 2013 "Money often comes between men and God. Someone has said that you can take two small ten-cent pieces, just two dimes, and shut out the view of a panoramic landscape. Go to the mountains and just hold two coins closely in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Start At The Very Beginning Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2015

3 things from Genesis 1-3, one from each chapter (adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book: God, Marriage, and Family, chapter 2 Leaving and Cleaving, pgs. 31- 39)

HoHum: At Sunday school there were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Spirit Of Emptiness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013

BEWARE: THERE IS A SPIRIT OF EMPTINESS EMPTY IS DANGEROUS

Beware of the Spirit of Emptiness May 29, 2013 Deuteronomy 16:16:17 BEWARE: THERE IS A SPIRIT OF EMPTINESS EMPTY IS DANGEROUS 6 " Three times in a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses, at the Feast of Unleavened Bread and at the Feast of Weeks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Words From The Cross: 'woman, Here Is Your Son; Here Is Your Mother"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2015

A sermon from the series: "Words from the Cross."

"Words from the Cross: 'Woman, Here is Your Son; Here is Your Mother'" John 19:23-27 What makes us happiest in life? Some people may point to fabulous fame and fortune. But hands down, surveys show that friends and family are the real prize. That said, researchers suggest that loneliness ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Verdict Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 30, 2018

As Jesus continued in the Temple, He shared a parable with those present. He spoke of a vineyard, which revealed great significance for Israel, although they failed to see the truth. This was given specifically to Israel, but there is application for all.

The Verdict of the Vineyard Mark 12: 1-12 In our text today, Jesus remained in Jerusalem at the Temple. These events took place during the days immediately leading up to His arrest and crucifixion on the cross. Following a challenge by the chief priests and scribes regarding His authority in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Woman, Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2021

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection.

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). This time of year, Jerusalem can be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Haunted Me? Comparison!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 23, 2022

We can build a death trap by comparing ourselves with ourselves. Quit trying to be like everyone else. Glorify and Worship God. The presence of God is what we seek. Every common bush is aflame...

HAUNTED ME? COMPARISON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF THREE DAYS OF CELEBRATION. February 29, 30 and 31 are three days when anything a man says he is right. (Or at least the women allow men to think he is right for these three days?) MY BROTHER CHARLES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Galatians 1:10, Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God