Sermons on Clarence W Hall:

Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022

Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Love is the first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. As Paul said, W/O love I am nothing.

Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of the Spirit – Love But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS – 1. Word Study One of the most common ways to help one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 3, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 1:1-11 that deals w/ the importance of relationships within the Body of Christ.

“THE JOY OF GODLY RELATIONSHIPS” Phil. 1:1-11 FBCF – 8/2/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – “I’ve got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart…” – Kid’s song from years ago. More recently, King & Country released a song a couple of years ago entitled, “I Choose Joy.” In a world that is getting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Defining A Hero

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 27, 2013

As we look through the 11th chapter of Hebrews we how heroes should be defined in the "Hebrews Hall Of Fame". This sermon looks at the first 4 heroes of the faith.

Defining A Hero Hebrews 11:1-10 Intro: In Cooperstown New York there is a place called the baseball hall of fame. AS you walk through the hall you will find 35,000 bats, balls and gloves that have been used by the greats of the game. Ruth and DiMaggio and Robinson, just to name a few. 130,000 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Keeping Power, He’s Keeping Me By Dr. J.w.t. Spies Jude 24

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 10, 2023

When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon the believers. It is one of the most well-known benedictions by Christians all over the world.

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Recognize Faith?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005

The "Faith Hall of Fame" shows us how we recognize faith -- not by the success or failure of those who have it, nor by their joy or sadness, but by the way they clothed their faith in works.

18th Sunday in Trinity Hebrews 11:1-39 "How do you recognize faith?" Many years ago, a pornography case came before the United States Supreme Court. Justice Potter Stewart said this: “I shall not today attempt further to define [obscenity]; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reasons People Quit Spiritually - And God's Answers

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

A trip through the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Heb. 11 to see God’s replies to some common reasons people give why they "can’t" be a Christian. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Read Heb. 11 I love to read about endurance records: Endurance Records œ Longest time spent standing - 17 years man from India (leaning against a plank while sleeping) œ Longest time spent in a tree - man in Indonesia has been in a tree since 1970. œ Longest time doing CPR - two teams from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Holiness

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Powerful Words Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 23, 2020

Peter and John had gone to pray with one accord at the Temple at three in the afternoon. Today, Seeing two prominent leaders entering into the prayer halls with one accord to pray is a miracle.

Lesson 9: Acts 3: 01-11 Powerful Words – Jesus Christ of Nazareth 3: 01-02 Men of Prayer 3: 03-06 Men of Proclamation 3: 07-10 Men of Performance Acts 3:01-02 Men of Prayer Peter and John had gone to pray at the Temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Scary Movie: Fear Of Control #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

A relationship w/God makes our lives bigger or Surrender to win – love, joy peace & hope.

Does a faith in God mean I lose myself? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which left unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dig A Ditch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God never wants us to align ourselves w/ wickedness in a common goal. Instead, our relationships with the lost are to be a one way street w/ the goal of reaching them. God saved the day when His people separated themselves. Link inc. to text and PowerPoin

Dig a Ditch! II Kings 3:16-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DigADitch.html Dig a ditch so God can fill it! That is a clear lesson from this passage. Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY. In the next chapter we will see the familiar story of the widow woman and her empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven.

Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a demonstration of the power of prayer that comes w/persistence. And thru a man named Daniel, we’re going to see how we can begin to take steps that will help us pray w/persistence.

“Praying with Persistence” Daniel 10: 1-14 May 16, 2010 Intro: There was a lady who lived way out in the country in Wales. And she went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electricity brought to her home. However, after a couple of months, the electric company noticed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Is Born

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 20, 2005

The greatest birth announcement in history...the Savior is Born!!! Yet it wasn’t made in the church house or the halls of government, but in a field filled with shepherds. The Savior had come for all men.

Luke 2:1-3 (NLT) At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. [2] (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) [3] All returned to their own towns to register for this census. Tax Season • The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational