Sermons on Civil War:

Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How True Love Does (And Doesn't) Act - Part I Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

It’s one thing to TALK about "real, built-to-last love". . . it’s one thing to say, "We’ve got that "no-matter-what" love. But what does REAL love look like in practical, everyday life? I Cor. 13:4 tells us. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Last week, we discussed the foundation of great, built-to-last relationships. It’s unselfish, unconditional love. But it’s one thing to talk about this love – but what does it look like in real life? How does this REAL love ACT? Well, we’re going to look at several ways it acts and DOESN’T ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Holiness

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Your New "Can Do"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the provisions God has made available to the believer in the New Covenant.

There’s a Native American fable about a young brave who happened upon a nest of golden eagle eggs. Deciding to have some fun, he took one of the eggs and placed it in the nest of some prairie chickens. The egg hatched and the changeling eagle grew up with the brood of prairie chickens. Believing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 24, 2009

Baptism is a step of obedience, a public declaration and a personal commitment.

WHAT IS BAPTISM A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008

Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sons & Daughters - Communion

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 31, 2009

Joint heirs with Jesus. A communion sermon.

Sons & Daughters, Acts 17:16-29 Introduction The following is from “History of Montgomery County, Kansas”: The Rev. Henry Surber, a Campbellite preacher and an early settler of the "Hoosier State." The latter took his family to Iowa in the early settlement of that state and he aided materially in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Imitation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Or Poison?

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Nov 12, 2008

To live by worry is to live against reality.

Philippians 4:4-7 reads, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Bush Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2017

God's most important O.T. name was spoken by God Himself from a bush on fire. It reveals not only who and what He is, but is His covenant-keeping name. Eight other names are appended onto His covenant name, giving a rich, deep reveal of what God is like!

THE GOD OF THE BUSH Ex. 3:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look at him. The third time, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What He Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2019

Forgiven People Forgive.

Title: What He Said About Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Thesis: Forgiven people forgive. Introduction In his book, Lee: The Last Years, Charles Bracelen Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Writes A Book

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 26, 2015

In Malachi 3, God wrote a Book of remembrance of those who spoke of Him. I want to be in that book.

LET’S READ MALACHI 3 VERSES 13-18 Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? 14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds (Revival At A Funeral)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 16, 2019

Against all odds, true followers of Jesus will follow after Him. Don't count the costs. We'll learn 5 ways that we can serve Christ. Even though the world may reject me; I'll follow Him.

Against All Odds Scripture Reference: Mark 5:21-43 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 16, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson To all the Father’s among us, Happy Father’s Day. This morning take your Word of God and turn with me to the 5th Chapter of the Book of Mark. Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist