Sermons on Community In Christ:

The Good Old Days? Oh Please!

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

Slightly sarcastic view of "the good old days". Like the scripture, this reminds people to live in the present, and not long for so-called better days of the past.

Ecclesiastes 7:10 – The Good Old Days? Oh Please! Tonight, instead of looking at a major topic in Ecclesiastes, I am going to look at one verse. It’s a verse that speaks to all of us, no matter how old we are. 7:10. This verse is funny because it so much speaks to who we are, and what we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Gary Gerstenberger on Dec 6, 2006

A new look a everyday approach to the 23rd Psalm.

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Psalms 23:1-6 RECITE Psalm 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION “The Life of David” •I memorized these verses in Caravans over 30 years ago. •The author of the 23rd Psalm is David. •When we think of David’s life several things come to mind. •We think of David the shepherd boy who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

He Came To Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Dad Hears From Jesus' Father

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2006

Joseph’s DILEMMA, Joseph’s DREAM, & Joseph’s DECISION. An earthly dad meets the Heavenly Father and is forever changed. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, + many more Christmas Sermons.

Jesus’ Dad Hears From Jesus’ Father Matthew 1:18-25 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the Father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Frankincense Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006

The second of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

Review: What do we know about the wise men? (little to nothing, just that they were from the east-Matt. 2:1) What was the first gift? (gold) What did the gold represent? (purity, marriage and kingship) What came next? (frankincense) -as mentioned last week, the Nativity Story movie present ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of Passion

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at why passion is important in the life of the believer.

The Importance of Passion Nehemiah 8:1-6 How many of you like to eat? It is no secret that I am one of those people, but there is one particular type of food that I love to eat. I love to eat a delicious meal that I cooked on my own. Does anyone else love to cook? When I have the time, I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Ellis Wedel on Jan 4, 2007

Expository sermon explaining how we give God glory.

Welcome to satellite churches. Illustration: Subject: Wedding Anniversary Roger was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. Patti was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Qu'est-Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2doomed: Spiritually Blind And Hard Headed!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2006

This is a series on Spiritual blindness, in this lesson we consider hard headedness and stubborness as problems that blind spiritual eyes.

#2 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS. HARD HEADS OF SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. I. SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE HAVE HARD HEARTS AND HARD HEADS AND THEY REFUSE CORRECTION. ARE WE PUTTING GREAT EFFORT IN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing While You Are Groaning

Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 8, 2006

this sermon is to encourage the people of God that no matter what you are going thru you still can grow in the midst of the pain

Growing while you are groaning Judges 6:11 -23 Pretext come from Judges 6:1-6 I want to define two words before I move on with today’s topic real quickly. 1. Groaning is a word define by the English dictionary as making an inarticulate noise or an unusual sound which is cause by Pain or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 9, 2006

It is vital that we do all we can to impress upon our children the importance of corporate worship

Introduction: I want to give you a formula for success today that will encourage you and keep you in trying times. God + me = success When we read our text…. 28 “Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:13-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Jesus?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 15, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter Jesus loving us Loving one another

6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Are You Jesus?" 9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother Of A Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006

Mothers, even in today’s culture, can still impart their love for God to their children.

A Mother of a Man Ex. 2:1-10a May 14, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A TOP TEN LIST OF WHAT MOMS REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY 10. To be able to eat a whole candy bar (alone) and drink a Coke without any "floaters." 9. To have a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Commitments Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2006

Discover three secrets that distinguish Godly mothers.

Today we celebrate Mother’s day and baby/infant dedication. What a beautiful act is displayed in a baby dedication! God honors such actions. I think it is our desire to learn more about what it means to dedicate ourselves and our children to God. That is what I want to help with today. For a text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist