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  • A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,496 views

    Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

    A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

  • Settle Your Disputes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2022
     | 2,021 views

    Settle your differences with other believers because of your future, your present, and your past.

    In 1904, Argentina and Chile celebrated the resolution of a border dispute, which nearly brought the two countries to war. They celebrated with a large statue of Christ erected high in the Andes on the border between their two countries. They called the statue, "Christ the Redeemer of the ...read more

  • I Will Buy Thee Back Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,253 views

    Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

  • Hearing But Not Listening

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,890 views

    Good communication is important not only between a husband and a wife, parents and children, but most of all, between us and God.

    October 12, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of some Biblical principles on friendship 1. Friendly 2. Frank 3. Forgiving 4. Faithful B. Tonight’s topic is entitled “Hearing But Not Listening." 1. Focuses on one of the most important elements of friendship—communication 2. This is not just talking ...read more

  • Emotions And The Bible

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    The scripture is full of verses, where Jesus rebuked His Deciples for using their emotions.

    Emotions and The Bible. Luke 9:54-55 I am no stranger to pain and suffering. In 1999 I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. According to the hospital records I had no, pulse,no lung function, no brain activity for the period of 8 minutes. ...read more

  • Gender Roles In Worship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,181 views

    # 5 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with gender roles in the church.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #5 “Gender Roles In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:8-12 In chapter one doctrine was the subject of consideration and his priority in chapter two is ...read more

  • Living By Trust - Not By Effort Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    What happens after we are saved? Sometimes we treat salvation like a car wash - God cleans us up and then tells us not to get dirty again. But is that really grace?

    I can’t lift very much - I don’t know how much I bench press - and even though I exercise fairly regularly, I don’t consider myself buff. But if I had a human exoskeleton I sure could be! This machine is designed to turn ordinary men into supermen - you wear it around you and is made of ...read more

  • Teaching The Bible Part 4 Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    Continuing Series.References or refereeing from one scripture to another is an important part in learning exactly what a verse means. Once you are used to looking up references, it will be easy for you to understand.For ages 19 to 50+

    Teaching the Bible. Part 4, of Matthew. By Rev. A.R.Smith References or refereeing from one scripture to ...read more

  • The Cancer Of Sin. (Why Do Christian Suffer?)

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Cancer of the Spirit is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by that time the body is already consumed, with no hope and no cure, death is inevitabile.

    The Cancer of Sin. (Why do Christian Suffer?) We all at one time or another have seen many types of cancer, the cancer of the flesh and the cancer of the spirit. Cancer is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by ...read more

  • Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,570 views

    We need to look back at someone who looked back

    Remember Lot’s Wife “Don’t Look back” Sermon Scripture: Luke 17:32 (KJV) Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife. Don’t look back! In this scripture Jesus wants us to look back on someone who looked back This is like many of us today; God has delivered us from the situation but we keep looking ...read more

  • I Know Who Holds The Future

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    Paul gives an outline of prophetic events regarding the Rapture and the Anti-Christ during the Tribulation Period.

    “I Know Who Holds The Future” TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of II Thessalonians. Paul had already written the Christians at Thessalonica a letter (1 Thessalonians) and explained the Rapture to them (4:13-18). Like most Christians (even today), they didn’t ...read more

  • The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,706 views

    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

  • What Are We, Anyway?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,757 views

    Most serious Christians want what the church was at Pentecost. It is still available.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- September 12, 2004 37Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38Then Peter said ...read more

  • "Attaboys” And Whistle-Blowers

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    This Wednesday Evening messages looks at Pauls closing greetings to the Roman Church as well as his final instruction regarding dealing with falsehood

    “ATTABOYS” and WHISTLE-BLOWERS Romans 16:1-27 INTRODUCTION: We have reached the end of the book of Romans. Paul here takes this last written opportunity to encourage and elevate those who have been faithful in service, and to blow the whistle on spiritual wolves. In these verses it is possible ...read more

  • How To Really Be Free Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Christian liberty -- what is it? Being able to drink occasionally? Watch R-rated movies without guilt? Some would say so. . . but what does the Bible really teach about our liberty? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Exactly how free are we as Christians? What does it mean to be brought back into bondage? Isn’t that what denominational and school rules do? What does the majority of Christians say? What does the Bible have to say? For an opener, read the controversial interpretation of Christian liberty ...read more