Sermons on Commonality:

That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008

Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

“Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Possibilities Of Our Surrender Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2008

My promise to you regarding this series, if you are shallow and sour in your relationship with Christ and crusty and cranky in your walk with Christ – all that will vanish when you live in the 3 dimensions of abundance!

Remember last week - the funky glasses or the special measurements were needed so you could experience a certain depth and a certain beauty set before your eyes. As Christians, when we live in the 3 dimensions, it’s how we experience the most out of our walking with God. Ephesians 2:10 “For we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2007

There are many descriptions of Christ in the OT and the NT, but none like this in his glorified, unveiled presence. Christ the HUMAN One, the HIGH Priest, and the HOLY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Glimpse of the Glorified Christ Revelation 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChrist.html Revelation = Unveiling There are many descriptions of Christ in the OT and the NT, but none like this one today. It’s the only time we see Him in His glorified, unveiled presence. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Put God In A Box Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 24, 2007

In the year 957 BC King Solomon at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem asked this question: "Will God really dwell on earth?" The answer is yes.... when Mary placed God in a box, where cattle lately fed...

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2007 Text: Luke 2:4-7 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Mary Put God In A Box” In the year 957 B.C, Solomon, The King of Israel, was preparing to build a temple in Jerusalem, a place for the children of Israel to gather for worship. When the temple was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Emmanuel

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008

A Wednesday night topical message from this past Christmas season.

Emmanuel Matthew 1:23 Intro: Not that I think that there is something wrong with the name of our church, after all…it doesn’t get much better than First Baptist Church, right? In fact, when I told people I was going to be the pastor at First Baptist Church I did have a few people say “Oooh…First ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Modesty For His Majesty

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 30, 2007

A carefully crafted, unashamedly Biblical and necessary message on the importance of the principle of modesty as applied to the choices we as Christians make regarding our appearance and the message it communicates about both ourselves and our Lord.

Modesty For His Majesty Perth Bible Church Sunday AM October 28, 2007 Rev. Todd G. Leupold PREAMBLE: As you can see, I’m taking a little different approach this morning. No slide show, no pulpit - just the LORD, you and me with little in between. I believe that what the Lord has put on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He is currently working to build it.

Introduction: A Church Is Not An Audience A sharp distinction ought to be made between a church and an audience. · An audience is a group of unrelated people drawn together by a short-lived attraction. A church is a group of born again believers drawn together by a Savior. · An audience is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

All For One And One For All Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message was preached to help our congregation se the beauty of being a church that works together to reach our community for Christ.

“All for One and One for All” Ephesians 4:1-16 If you are a sports fan then there have been plenty of games to watch to keep you busy. The baseball playoffs, the world series coming up. Plenty of football also. Until Thursday night we had the #2 football team in the nation right here in Tampa. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Claim: Subtitle Does Your Shirt Need Ironed?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 1, 2008

We live in a day when many people are making many great claims. Is are claim matching are walk in Christ.God showed me that my shirt needs to be ironed.God has given us gifts they just need ironed out.

A Great Claim Subtitle: Does Your Shirt Need Ironed? 2 Kings 2:8-12 8 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contagious Christianity

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 12, 2008

It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.

Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008

It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008

The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Making Of A Mighty Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2008

Moses - The Burning Bush - What ingredients did God stir into the life of Moses? And will this recipe work in our lives as well? A Divine Appointment, the Divine Announcement, the Divine Assignment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint

The Making of a Mighty Man Exodus 3 & 4:1-5, 29-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MakingMightyMan.html What ingredients did God stir into the life of Moses to make him the mighty man he became? And will this recipe work in our lives as well? It started out as a very normal day. Like most of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“the Power Of The Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010

The resurrection of Christ makes it possible for us to live life on a higher level.

We find verse 11 to be most interesting. What is Paul speaking of here? After all, this is the objective he has in mind as he says what he does in verses 7 through 10. All that he says about the commitment of his life has to do with verse 11. Is Paul speaking of some future event that he hopes to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2008

We must not only worship the right God, but we must worship Him in the right way. Accept no substitutes. Don’t try to reduce God to a material object. Don’t try to localize the One Who is infinite! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How Big is Your God? Exodus 20:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowBigYourGod.html One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist