Sermons on Combination:

The Beginning Of… Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.

Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 25, 2010

We've looked at the little things and the big things, this message looks at the main thing.

It’s almost over, can you feel it in the air? Almost an electricity as people wait expectantly for April to be over. They don’t care what Denn will be preaching next week or the week after that they just know it won’t be about Money. By the way next week I will be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Clearly See It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2010

Churches that have it have a God-given, God-inspired vision.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Last week, we started a new series called, “IT: Finding It, Keeping It, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Three Common Misuses Of The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2010

Jesus points out some of the ways that the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees are not interpreting the Word right.

Three Common Misuses Of The Bible: 1. The highest use of your Bible knowledge is winning a theological argument. - Matthew 22:15-22. - For many people, the ultimate use of their Bible knowledge is the ability to show others (both Christians and non-Christians) that “I’m right and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 2, 2010

Martin Luther King Birthday 1989: Solomon began with promise, but lost his identity and squandered his gifts. African-Americans and the church must recommit to solid teaching, to evangelizing, and to fighting the scourge of drugs, lest we waste a whole

There is a kind of presumptuousness involved when a white preacher stands to offer any words on this the anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther King. It is audacious indeed, as Janice Williams pointed out when she was teaching our foreign mission study on South Africa about a month ago, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010

God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Have To Eat

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

You'll Do Anything For It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010

The church needs to be creative in accomplishing her mission.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU’LL DO ANYTHING FOR IT” OPEN After taking a break last week to honor our mothers, we’re back into our series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is He?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2010

The Old Testament and The New Testament are very specific in identifying Jesus.

Text: Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). Story: “The Incomparable Christ” In infancy He startled a king; in boyhood He puzzled the doctors, in manhood He walked upon the billows and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

When Our Faith Fails Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2010

Part two focuses on the unbelief that is taught based on the story of Job.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 2 Scripture: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:14; 26; Acts 8:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: Two weeks ago in part one of this series I shared with you the five equations that I will be covering in this series. As a reminder, they are: o Faith + Stupidity + Action = ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Is It Time To Shout?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

In the context of current society the overriding emphasis in a great number of congregations today has been placed on emotionalism, and that, in and of itself is not wrong. It should be noted that emotionalism that grows out of knowledge...knowledge of

Nehemiah 8:5-6 Prepared for Delivery as the Keynote Address Magic City Lectureship • Birmingham, Alabama Monday, September 11, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus...my soul is just glad to be here. To my good friends who serve as co-anchors of this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

Diagnosing The Problem Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

This is the "Total Depravity" sermon without using the stock theological labels. It is the first sermon in the series and it's covert because too many of our listens will shut down their receptors when they hear the words "Calvinism."

Last week we listened to a story, a parable, that Jesus told about a Pharisee and a tax collector. Here is what he said: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adopted Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

Second sermon that focuses on God the Father choosing us to be his children. It uses biblical, not theological, language to teach about election.

This winter I want to dwell on the subject of salvation. Because the more we understand our salvation, the more we understand our identity as Christians, our mission as a church, and the more we appreciate and worship the God of our salvation. I’ve been gone a few weeks, so let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partner In The Work Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 4, 2010

God provides for those with faith to partner in the work of the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction In his bestselling book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie explains that when he met a businessman for the first time, he asked which sign of the Zodiac he was born under. Almost none of the guys knew, so Carnegie would ask the day of his birth so he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Save Me, I'm Drowning! - Debt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 8, 2010

God threw His Son into the waters of sin to save us from drowning. Now, what can He do for us who are drowning in debt and financial bondage? Here's the steps to freedom! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Save Me, I'm Drowning! Nehemiah 5:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Drowning.html If you saw someone drowning and God said the only way to save them was to throw in your child, would you do it? I wouldn't. But that's exactly what God did in order to save our souls. We were going under, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist