Sermons on Celebration Of Life Service:

Church On Fire Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Urgency Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010

The 3rd in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series. In this sermon we discusss the urgent need for evangelism and missions.

Radical Urgency Text: John 4:27 – 42 (Read Text) I want to read you something that one of our brothers in India wrote while he was imprisoned for sharing the Gospel. He had been beaten and thrown in prison for preaching the Gospel and someone had written to him asking him if it was still ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The King's Cupbearer

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

We are reminded to be faithful in our service to the King of Kings.

Thank you Rev. Trey Precht Being The King's Cupbearer And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days: Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure- Why Bother Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2022

This is the 125th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#125] THE CURE- WHY BOTHER? Romans 3:1-20 Introduction: Most of us are at Church each time we have a service. Sometimes we come to Church and we’re sick. Other times we come to Church and we’re tired; and sometimes we come to Church, and we really don’t want to be here. So why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God! The Great Rewarder

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 17, 2011

Those who diligently seek after God to please Him and make sincere efforts to follow His precepts and commands will be rewarded by God who promised this in His Word.

Mat 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’d Like To Do Something For God, But I Don’t Feel Up To The Task Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2014

A look at how we've been appointed to service and how Jesus helps us succeed in that.

“I DON'T FEEL UP TO THE TASK": Jesus has appointed you to service. - 1 Timothy 1:12d. - Matthew 10:42; Mark 10:43-44; John 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:7. a. Service for everyone. - Some think that only pastors and deacons are to serve. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In A Meeting Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 67th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#67] HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MEETING Acts 20:1-12 Introduction: Once again, we see Paul leave and travel to other towns. This was part of his 3rd Missionary Journey. Acts 20:1-6 There are 2 passages in Scripture that Ministers love- The favorite of Youth Pastors is from 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

​are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023

What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conversion Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, became a Christian, __________. 2. Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus: John 1:41-42 Mark 1:16-18 Luke 5:1-11 At Baptism After temptation After first ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-18, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Me? You Have Got To Be Kidding God!

Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2010

God has called you to serve Him, yes You. No excuses; just obey Him in faith. Only those who answer the call of God will see the victory.

Who Me? You have Got to be Kidding God! Wednesday, January 20, 2010-01-20 By Pastor James May How many of you love to fly? I know that some of you probably wouldn’t fly unless it was a life or death emergency. A lot of people have a fear of flying. If you’re one of them you would surely ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth: Refugee With A Human Face

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 21, 2021

The Book of Ruth doesn't get much attention, but it can remind us that God sees refugees and can use them in his purposes.

I imagine we probably all have a favorite book of the Bible. The gospels should be high on everyone’s list because they tell us the story of Jesus. And when the church’s heart and mind are fixed on Jesus, everything comes together. When we lose sight of Jesus things go wrong. Luke is my ...read more

A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009

All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Search For The Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT

EZEKIEL 22 v. 17 -31 GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:17-31

Denomination: Holiness

Life, Stinky Clothes, And Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 22, 2010

Part 12 in series Love Never Dies, this message examines a couple of key verses in John 11 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

Life, stinky clothes, and freedom Love Never Dies, prt. 12 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 6/20/2010 Good morning everybody. I want to start this morning by thanking Jason for filling in for me the last couple of weeks. Thanks Jason! Two weeks ago I thought I was flying to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Free Methodist