Sermons on Christ Mediator:

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

A Perfect Christmas Eve

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001

Have in your heart the meaning of the day

There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building The House Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001

Sermon used to promote the stewardship drive to pay off a new building.

“BUILDING THE HOUSE OF GOD” Exodus 35:4-5, 20-29, 39:43 In 1998 we set out to build a new auditorium of sufficient size to allow us to grow with our community. To give us the ability to reach the numbers of people that God is sending into this community. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:3-29

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers: Instruments Of God's Grace

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 15, 2001

Through the example of Naomi and Ruth we see the blessings and responsibilities that go along with motherhood, as well as the proper God-pleasing response to our mother’s love.

Today is Mother’s Day, a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life to thank our moms for raising us, for loving us, for putting up with us. The “mother” of Mother’s Day is a woman named Anna Jarvis. Two years after the death of her mother, she convinced her church to have a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Godlyfather

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001

Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Makes A Man A Dad

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We must show love to our children

What Makes a Man a Dad Maybe you’ve heard the old story about fatherhood that says that when a child is 4 years old he says proudly, "My dad knows everything about everything." When he is 7 he says, "Dad knows almost everything about everything." When he is 12 he says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing To Build Your Temple

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001

This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 18, 2006

According to Dr. Leonard Sweet the Christian Church is facing our first "perfect storm". Three cultrual trends are converving and squeezing the Christian Faith. 1) Post- Modernism 2) Post Christian 3) Post scale Jesus said....go....into the storm. I h

In Jesus Holy Name May 21, 2006 Text: John 15:8, 18-21 Redeemer “Living in a Cultural ‘Perfect Storm’” In the fall of 1991, a six-man crew on the fishing vessel, The Andrea Gail, left Gloucester, Massachusetts. Two weeks later they encountered the perfect storm. Wolfgang ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

So Much To Remember! - Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

10 Things the Bible tells us to remember and never forget this Memorial Day and everyday. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

So Much to Remember! Exodus 13:3 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoMuchToRemember.html INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is primarily given to remembering those who have died, whether it be loved ones, friends, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sight Unseen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006

When the Risen Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, it was because Jesus wanted Mary to have a faith that went beyond the 5 senses. Jesus asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.

John 20:10-18 – Sight Unseen Today I am preaching 2 different sermons on the same passage of Scripture. That’s really the power of the Bible – there is so much good stuff in there. Two different people can preach on the same passage and get 2 completely different sermons out of it. The same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 30, 2006

On his death bed, these are the words of advice given by King David to his son Solomon.

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful I Kings 2:1-4 May 28, 2006 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing takes place today. The Indianapolis 500 has been a Memorial Weekend tradition ever since 1911 with the exception of a few years during wartime when it wasn’t run. I will be the first to admit to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006

Third of the Form the Heart Series

Giving Mark 12:41-44 All Scripture Marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All Scripture Marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997,Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. This week all the celebrity gossip surrounded a 14 year old girl from Palm Dessert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kingdom Of God..........""Or Umbrella Faith"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 12, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Mark 4:26-34 "The Kingdom of God.........." "or Umbrella Faith" 26* And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, 27* and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at why Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s.

In 1944, Hallmark adopted the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best.” Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational