Sermons on Christian Giving:

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2008

The final week of Jesus’ ministry is beginning, and the triumphal entry is a prelude to so much that will happen that week, and in eternity as well! First in a series that will lead us all the way to an early Easter in March. Link inc. to audio and ppt.

The King is Coming! Matthew 21:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheKingIsComing.html Believe it or not, we come now to the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ve preached somewhere around 70 times in this “Gospel of Jesus” series thru Matthew, and we’ve covered most of His life, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Mother?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A look at motherhood

Mother’s day Message Text: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." (Psalm 127:3) Opening: 1. Several years ago, on April 25, The National Organization of Women march on Washington, D.C. They called pregnancy a disease, a sickness inflicted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Jephthah - Zero To Hero

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An inspiring look at a believer in God who went from being a zero to a hero in the eyes of his family and neighbors.

Hebrews 11 is called the “Faith Chapter” because its primary subject is the importance of faith. Its also called the “Faith’s Hall of Fame” chapter because it talks about men and women of the Old Testament who became spiritual heros and heroines because they trusted God and obeyed Him…they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Just Another Sunday Part 4: Word, Words, And The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007

How powerful is the Word and the words we use to explain it! We continue in our series as we examine the power of words in the life of our Sunday fellowship.

For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about how to breath life into the Sunday morning worship experience, so that it’s “not just another Sunday morning” that we feel like we just “have to” come to, but a place that we “want to” come attend. We’ve talked about prayer and its importance, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

The Merciful Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 28, 2007

Being merciful is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. Those who are merciful will be shown mercy.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Merciful The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paralytic Man

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 23, 2003

Jesus forgives

Thornage 23-03-03 Mk 2: 1-12 The healing of the paralytic man Some things are hard to believe until you see them with your own eyes 1. I wonder if you have ever imagined what the scene was like in the story that was read to us this afternoon. Jesus was “at home” and the crowds flocked to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Three Types Of Men

Contributed by George Burgin on Apr 4, 2003

The death and resurrection of Lazarus is symbolic of three types of men. Which one are you?

Three Types of Men John 11; 12:9-10 There is a true story of a chaplain at the Geisner Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. He was called to the bedside of a woman who had suffered a severe heart attack. In the moments it took him to take the elevator to that floor, the woman was pronounced ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

On A Donkey, You Must Be Kidding!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2003

Reflections on the Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem

Brinton/Thornage 13-04-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” John 12:12-19 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our gospel reading in Jn 12 is no exception The story is known as Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. To the Jewish readers ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

Road Construction

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Dec 3, 2003

Advent 2C: God wants to build (or improve) the road between our hearts and God.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Have you ever noticed the differences between old roads and new roads? The condition of the pavement-- or the lack of it, how straight the road is, if it’s in a hilly area, how steep the terrain. All can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vision Behind The Purpose

Contributed by Craig Poole on Dec 10, 2003

This sermon is designed to help the congregation identify needs and turn them into a vision to demonstrate God’s glory

The Vision Behind the Purpose · As you all know we have been discussing plans for preparing our 2004 Budget. · We want to thank-you for the cooperation that you have shown this far in this new process. Our prayer is that you continue to ask God for guidance as you give some good insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Stole The Show"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2003

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Evidence That Demands A Decision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

proofs of Christ, The Bible, The Resurrection...Powerpoint at website.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EvidenceDemandsDecision.html Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the dead…it’s the oldest question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist