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Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2012

A sermon on blaspheme against the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 12:22-37 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High, pages 228- 235 and Carl Ketcherside’s book, Heaven Help Us, chapter 7)

HoHum: Nightmare, I have to preach a sermon, no preparation, lack of clothes, can’t speak. What is common about this nightmare is the sense of panic – and the lack of control. I realize I’ve done something, or should have done something – and it’s too late. I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlling Habits And The Habit Of Controlling

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 23, 2012

Get victory over those bad habits. God has the remedy. Follow the practical guidelines of His Word and die out to the flesh. In Him we are more than overcomers.

Controling Habits and the Habit of Controling Ga. 5:1,2 1 ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) 1 Estad, pues, firmes en la libertad con que Cristo nos hizo libres; y no os sujetéis de nuevo al yugo de ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Preachers once preached against sin and God’s people felt the weight of guilt and shame for their sin. In our world today we have a hard time finding someone willing to admit to sinning. The question must be asked “Whatever has happened to sin?”

Whatever Happened to Sin? 1 JOHN 3:1-4 Introduction: President Calvin Coolidge was well-known for being a man of few words, reticent, and straight to the point. There’s a story that after attending church one day, someone apparently asked him what the preacher had preached about. “Sin,” Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Authority Over The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines the implications of Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.

casual reader of the Bible can find evidence to prove just about any point they want to make within the pages of Scripture. It is in these types of readings that many of the idols or golden calves that are found in the modern church are born. Wait a minute…there are not any idols in the modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unrighteous Will Not Inherit The Knigdom Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the eighth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. "Do you not know that the u

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Unrighteous Will Not Inherit the Kingdom of God Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Introduction: What Paul has to say here is very plain and simple. He is forthright and blunt. The situation in Corinth was serious. There was a man there who was fornicating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 28, 2009

We continue to look at how the Lord desires us to live in the war zone of this age - compliant with government as long as it doesn’t force us to violate God’s Word and loving to others who are not as far along as we in their walk with God.

Living as a believer in this age is like being in a war zone. It’s hostile territory. In chapters 12-15 Paul explains how we can not only exist, but do God’s will and even thrive in enemy lands. We do it by knowing our place and purpose. Our place is as a part of the body of Christ and our purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Thief In The Night: The Plot Thickens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007

Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.

A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophets For Our Spiritual Profit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2010

Our faith and the church is built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. Let's note 3 truths about the Old Testament Prophets.

Prophets for Our Spiritual Profit (2 Peter 1:19-21) 1. I love to joke about sending people a Groundhog's Day card. 2. If there ever was a minor holiday, if it could be called that, it is Groundhog's Day. 3. David Roper writes: Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Up Front Word On Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008

How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Vibrant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008

To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Miracles Pointing To God?

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 18, 2009

Jesus did not come to perform miracles,Jesus came to save souls.What we need to do is move beyond miracles and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but I don’t trust in miracles, trust in JESUS

Miracles pointing to God?. Jesse Bennett John 4:46-50 Jesus did not come to perform miracles/// Jesus came to save souls What we need to do is move beyond miracles ///and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but /// I don’t trust in miracles /// I trust in JESUS Jesus turned water into wine in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Pressure Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 26, 2009

Ideas on how to handle the pressures of life.

Survivor: Surviving Pressure 1. I can remember when I was a little boy and my sister was still alive that my parents took us to a place called Santa’s North Pole near Pikes Peak in Colorado. It was an amusement park of sorts and had a variety of rides. One was a big slide you came down and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Where Are You In The Pageant?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2006

This is a short sermon preached after our Kids Pageant asking the question: which part would you play in the pageant?

(This was a short message preached at the end of our children’s Christmas pageant.) For many people Christmas isn’t here until they’ve seen the Kid’s Christmas Pageant. There’s something about the innocence of Children that makes the story come alive and we saw that this morning. I that what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan