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  • The Great Omission

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    The enemy has done a brilliant job in obscuring some very important truths about fulfilling the Great Commission and the way to salvation

    The enemy has done a brilliant job in obscuring some very important truths about fulfilling the Great Commission and the way to salvation. The word “salvation” in the Greek means to deliver from the consequences of sin and protect against evil. The enemy knows that just saying a simple “Sinners ...read more

  • Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,010 views

    Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

    “Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

  • Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    Mary anoints Jesus with very expensive oils worth a year's wages.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 7, 2019 John 12:1-8 Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship “Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.” Verse 1 As we delve into today’s gospel reading, let’s look behind the scenes just a bit. This ...read more

  • Withstanding A Fierce Assualt From Without Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,883 views

    A sermon that describes Satan's methods or tools he uses to knock a Christian off their foundation, Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: Background: • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church that had characterized it from the beginning.” Lifeway Study, p. 37 ...read more

  • Inheritance Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,840 views

    Broken in spirit focuses on my sinfulness.- Meekness focuses on God’s holiness. - Broken in spirit is negative and results in mourning. - Meekness is positive and results in seeking righteousness.- Meekness is power under control

    Mt. 5:5 (KJV) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! J. Upton Dickson, wrote a book called “Cower Power,” he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. ...read more

  • Treasuring What Is Important In Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,102 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life Luke 12:22-34 1. Do Not Fear in the Midst of Uncertainty (vs. 22-30) Jesus just finished telling a story about the man who was a fool because he was greedy because he was not rich toward God. Jesus now turns to his ...read more

  • Treasuring What Is Important In Life

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,169 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life Luke 12:22-34 1. Do Not Fear in the Midst of Uncertainty (vs. 22-30) Jesus just finished telling a story about the man who was a fool because he was greedy because he was not rich toward God. Jesus now turns to his ...read more

  • Say No To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,298 views

    When we daily put on Christ and wear Him openly, then it promotes true unity and fellowship within the church

    Introduction: • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that was attacking the church, but encouraged the saints to ...read more

  • Paul Changes Bookkeepers

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 3, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,091 views

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    Paul Changes Bookkeepers Philippians 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/bookkeepers.html v. 7 is the key verse. It's a new kind of accounting. Ch. 1 was about having joy in spite of circumstances - the single mind. God works through it all for the furtherance of the gospel. Ch. 2 was about ...read more

  • Stoking The Coals Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    A nugget of discovery in this lesson shows us that heaping coals of fire on an enemy's head is actually bringing the presence of God to his life.

    1. [Checker/Chess Board a. Checkers -- Mutually Assured Destruction -- you jump my checker, I jump yours; Strategies -- "Double Master Opening; Fife Opening; Spider Web; Zorro;" etc.; Some openings are illegal in Tournament Play because if accomplished they give too much advantage b. Chess -- ...read more

  • The Study Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
     | 5,334 views

    The Study Of The Bible

    The Study Of The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "I have written for him the great things of My law, But they were considered a strange thing" (Hosea 8:12). ...read more

  • Word Problems Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2016
     | 6,697 views

    Parables of sower and mustard seeds

    Mark 4:1-34 “Word Problems” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between a fable and a parable? A fable is primarily didactic, a clever story meant to offer some insight into and instruction about life – think Aesop’s Fables for a moment. A parable, on the other hand, ...read more

  • Why The Cup? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    What spiritual meaning can we get from the cup?

    “In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you . . . drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Cor. 11:25-26). A. Why Grapes Are a Symbol of His Death 1. Symbols of fruitfulness. “This is ...read more

  • The Honour Of Second Place

    Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 17, 2017
     | 4,902 views

    In life there are those who seem to be born leaders but leaders need the essential support of others and appear to take 2nd place. The disciple of Jesus, Andrew shows us very clearly that there is Honour in taking Second Place.

    I’m sure in the past you have either applied for a job or some position and you attended an interview panel or selection board. Well picture the disciples before such an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' closest associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, ...read more

  • A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
     | 4,062 views

    God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

    1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more