Sermons on Cheers:

Are You Missing The Meaning?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What is the meaning of Christmas.

INTRO: I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I trust you are enjoying the holiday season. -How many opened presents last night? How many are opening presents today? Then there’s no real hurry to get through this sermon today. -When I think about Christmas, two of them stand out. One of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wedding: Morton.pokorny

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2006

Ceremony for a young Christian couple.

June 25, 2005 Kevin Higgins Dornick Hills Country Club Ardmore, Oklahoma Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave us a beautiful expression of love when she wrote: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Twin Pillars Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 12, 2007

This sermon is the third in a series of five on The Church Health Review which deals with the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Well, what can I say about our “Church Health Review”? For one thing, it was an eye opening event, wouldn’t you say? You can look around the walls at the “Post-it” charts and see for yourself some of the things that surfaced as we discovered and discussed together the data gathered from the CHR. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Passion And Plight Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

Pastor are not perfect, yet they are often expected to walk a thin line between love and conviction, heart and mind, between right and wrong. This places pastor firmly between the title of today’s message. Pastoring is then either a plight or a passion.

UNDERSTANDING THE PASSION AND PLIGHT OF PASTORS 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION: Pastoral ministry is often a precarious ministry. Many times pastors walk into or are called to situations, which are delicate and or sensitive in nature. Often, pastor are misconstrued, misquoted, and roasted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Please God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

God finds pleasure in the company of certain people. Who are they?

HOW TO PLEASE GOD A. FEAR THE LORD & B. HOPE IN THE LORD Psalm 147:11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. It is an impressive thought that God should, not only be at peace with some people, but He even finds pleasure in their company! Who are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evil Hoard Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Part II of a series based on the question, "How to spend an inheirtance" This sermon encourages us not to hold on to the love of the Father but to spend it freely.

Title: A Chocolate Piano and an Older Brother Text: Luke 15:25 - 32 FCF: In Christ, we have more than enough blessing – we need not sit on it! SO: I want people to realize that hoarding an inheritance can be just as bad as squandering it Intro: Last week, you’ll remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by Kevin Parkins on Apr 19, 2005

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where ar

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where are we to find peace? Shalom, Hebrew salutation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woe To Those At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Chris Layton on May 5, 2005

Dealing with the seriousness to which Christian’s take their walk with the Lord!

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion Amos 6:1 Our text this morning is a very familiar text to some here. You may have heard many sermons from this text, although I have never used it before. I suppose there are not many preachers who have not. Turn with me to Amos 6:1 – “Woe to those who are at ease in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Unknown God - [mythology - Idolatry - Witnessing] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2005

In Athens, Paul saw their mythology, inc. the statue to any "unknown" god they may have missed. He said, "let me tell you about Him!" Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint template, and handout.

The Unknown God Acts 17:15-34 ----- PowerPoint for this message, and a formatted text version are available at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnknownGod.html Or, see the 80+ message Acts Series homepage at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Expository-Acts.html ----- The city of Athens in Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

Faithfulness is our way to live.

HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006

A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This message looks at how faith is the only way to please God and everything flows from this.

Genuine complaints received by Britain’s travel operators No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled. We had to queue outside with no air conditioning. The brochure stated "No hairdressers at the accommodation". We’re trainee hairdressers, will we be OK staying ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning To A Dying Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006

An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Emptyness Of Life Without God

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Four reason’s from Solomon’s wisdom that life without God is empty

TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. FRENCH: La vanité de vanités, saith le Prédicateur, la vanité de vanités; tout est la vanité. SPANISH: La vanidad de vanidades, saith el Predicador, la vanidad de vanidades; todo es la vanidad. INTRO: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi: A Legacy Of Financial Integrity Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

Why does God make such a big deal about tithing? The story of Malachi and the people of Israel.

Legacy Malachi: A legacy of Financial Integrity Malachi 3:6-15 Part Ten Intro: Story of the context – 433; sinning like Judges; Malachi is raised up; lots of issues but it focuses on tithing and stewardship; The temple was completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational