Sermons on Communion Meaning:

Life Intercepted By God-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 18, 2024

2 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-II—Matthew 1:20-25(:18-25) Attention: ‘Chopper Cops’ TV show. The show highlights excerpts from the operations of the Marion County, FL(Ocala) Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter Team. The team is key to catching criminals, &/or aiding civilians. As a crime scene is made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Apostasy Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 6, 2012

The word apostasy , literally means to withhold under. Depending on your bible it may say shrink back, draw back, turn away, and the key to understanding that word is that it refers to withholding or hiding out of sight because of timidity or fear. The w

The word apostasy is for obvious reasons not a popular word in the church. On the one hand it sends shivers down your spine, on the other hand many people don’t even believe in it. Frankly, I would prefer not to preach a sermon on it especially on a long weekend, but I said I would preach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Our Omniscient God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

This morning, we’re focusing on God’s omniscience ­ He is all-knowing. In classical theology the doctrine of God’s omniscience means that God knows all things, past, present and future, real and potential, and He knows them all at the same time. He not

Our Omniscient God Many years ago, little Johnny Sylvester was kicked in the head by a horse and doctors were fearful that he might not make it. Johnny told his father, “I wish I could see Babe Ruth hit a homer before I die.” A telegram was sent off to the New York Yankees in St. Louis, where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Baptized Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 17, 2004

The meaning of Pentecost, God pouring out His Spirit to empower the mission from Jesus to go into all the world as His witnesses to make disciples from all nations.

A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son…” When he had completed his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005

Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Bless You And Keep You

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 18, 2004

Grace, peace, blessing, keeping. God desires wonderful things for His faithful people! Blessing is a term that gets misused a lot - this sermon explores what it really means.

Have you ever noticed how the apostle Paul opens every one of his letters by wishing his readers “grace and peace”? It is also present in both of Peter’s letters, one of John’s and Revelation. When they said, “grace and peace” these Biblical writers were not merely using a polite form of words to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Jesus Christ, Really? Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 25, 2004

This series will trace the events, personalities, and meanings associated with the final days of Jesus Christ on earth. This is sermon No. 1 in my series on the last days of Jesus Christ on earth.

Who Is Jesus Christ, Really? Sermon No. 1 (Day 1 of Passion Week: A Day of Celebration & Rejection) Texts: Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19 Focal passage: Luke 19:29-44 "And when he had thus spoken, he went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Learn how two brothers fight from before birth - and how differences in attitude towards God can mean a big difference in how your life goes.

Verse 1 - 4 Abraham remarried and had kids - the kids were of no consequence and moved to different areas around Palestine - the point is that Isaac is the focus of the blessing. Verse 5 - 8 Abraham started giving away the inheritance before he was dead. Even though Isaac was the focus of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leaning On The Top Of His Staff

Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005

Jacob worshipped God leaning on the top of his staff at the end of his life. What does that mean to you and I? Do we have a staff to lean upon?

LEANING ON THE TOP OF HIS STAFF By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 1 Samuel 17:40, Psalms 23:4, Exodus 12:11-12, 2 Kings 4:29-34, and primary verse – Hebrews 11:21 Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You A Barnabas??”

Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003

Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

“Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2003

God’s command to Israel to drive out every idol and every idolater from Canaan has a definite meaning to every Christian. Drive out every sin.

DRIVE OUT SIN OR IT WILL DRIVE YOU! Judges 2:1-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Available For Life-Shaping Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

If we want to be worthwhile, trustworthy, respected people, we must be available for life-shaping. That means to downplay disappointment, pick perceptive people, consider consequences, and accept affirmation.

Worthwhile lives are made, not born. No one gets to get be great just by dumb luck or by the genes they inherited. Worthwhile people, trustworthy people, respected people are made. They are formed. They are shaped. Somebody has to take raw material and shape it into something useful. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Frightening Gift

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003

Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Doing The Stuff

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 5, 2002

This message looks at the raising to life of Tabitha (Dorcas) as a more affective means of evangelism to her community than her good works, good and necessary as they were in preparing the way.

Reading 1: Acts 9:32-43 Reading 2: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sermon Miracles don’t really happen anymore, do they? Our passage this morning would certainly suggest that miracles were once common in the church. In fact, the Bible is full of miracles. You might even have your own favourite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist