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Commended Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009

Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Surefire Ways To Ruin Your Family Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

God’s word gives clear examples of mistakes to be avoided for the sake of our homes Yes, this sermon has 10 points!

1 Corinthians 10:6-12 I’m the youngest of 5 boys and a girl. There’s something good about being the youngest: you get to learn from everyone else’s mistakes. And my youngest brother, Ken, made some! Now, Ken turned out just fine. He’s brilliant, my good friend, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Fit: Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011

It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011

Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Gold, Gavels, And God

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 8, 2012

The world is offering Jesus’ church a cheap substitute and cheap answers to real questions with real solutions.

GOLD, GAVELS, AND GOD Rev. 17-18 Big Idea: The world is offering the Jesus’ church a cheap substitute and cheap answers to real questions with real solutions. Supporting Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 5-7; Luke 4:1-13; Luke 17:2; Romans 8:28; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 2:5-6, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2012

2 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Baptising Disciples Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2011

Christ our Master has commanded us to baptise disciples rather than baptising rebels to make them disciples.

“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Ambition

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

Go to Rome regardless of the cost!

Acts 19:21 KJV After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. I. INTRODUCTION—AMBITION A. General Quotes T. D. English—Ambition is the germ from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer

In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Imitate?” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Everyone Imitates Someone

Who Do You Imitate? Ephesians 5: 1-14 OPEN: Today we want to continue with our study through the book of Ephesians. Today we want to talk about the issue of imitation. Context: we’ve been new garments to wear – Eph. 4:22 - Part of the worthy walk – a balancing of the scales Paul says ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tremble At The Word Of Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010

What a tremendous gift we have in God’s Holy Word - a gift that gives us life and causes us to tremble.

Trembling at the Word of Life TCF Sermon April 18, 2010 It all began with a coded message. The coded message read: Expecting so many people that we have arranged 21 teacups and cooked 18 bowls of rice. This was a message to Christians in China in 1981. The 21 teacups meant 2100 hours, or 9 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles

LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Millennium

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

Thinking of what life will be when we reign with Christ during His Millennial reign.

ISAIAH 2:1-4 LIFE IN THE MILLENNIUM “The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ