Sermons on Creating Awareness:

The Bible And Numbers

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 28, 2007

God is a God of order, and created a universe of precise mathematical design. And He gave special significance to many numbers throughout the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Bible and Numbers http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Numbers.html The digital age has taken technology to new heights...it’s amazing how much can be done so quickly, and how huge blocks of information can be stored on smaller and smaller chips. And digital info. is basically just 2 numbers: 0 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding Behind A Veil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

We often suffer from "blurred vision" when it comes to religion or belief in God. We see what we want to see colored by the prejudices (veils) we have created or experienced.

Hiding Behind A Veil Exodus 34:29-35 / 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 Intro: I once attended the wedding of a friend. When the bride started down the aisle, I noticed she was having a difficult time. It was as though she was intoxicated. As she neared the row where I was seated, I could see the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Return To The Garden"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 12, 2005

God did not create Eve until Adam had learned to be the "Keeper of the Garden." If our sons are not taught to be "keepers of the garden," there is no hope for the future of America. America’s gardens (homes) will become a wilderness!

Title: "Return to the Garden" Introduction: God Made a Garden. Have you ever wondered why God made man in the first place? As you study the creation story, it is very evident that God was very pleased with his beautiful garden. But there was no man to till the garden soil. He made man to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Jesus. A name that could create some problems. When we begin to share about Jesus, people will get upset. What is more important, being liked, or telling people about Jesus

Acts 4:1-22 All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Introduction A. When I was your age, I walked to school B. Bare foot, C. 5 feet of snow D. Up hill E. Both ways F. We had to cut down a tree to make our own paper G. (Reverse sides) H. Ohh yeah, well you didn’t have to deal with gangs I. With terrorism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clean Living 1: Integrity Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first in a series of two sermons about how to implement Psalm 51: "Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This sermon focuses on the importance of veracity.

If you brought your Bible please open them to 2 Timothy Chapter 3. Today we’re going to go completely through that chapter, and today we’re beginning a new topic...Clean Living. It’s inspired a little bit by David’s words in Psalm 51....Create in me a Clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go And Moving On Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Distorted Image Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency. but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved. and as such are justly exposed to

A Distorted Image Romans 5:12-19 TSA Doctrine # 5 – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/05/distorted-image-5-10-09-captain-moy-tsa.html What a blessed day this is indeed. A day where we celebrate our mothers! We celebrate them in appreciation to the many hours of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Empty Makes Us Jesus Strong"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2014

The empty tomb makes us Jesus Strong because there is absence but there is also a presence, the tomb is empty that alone creates hope, empty allows us to rise above, and this is because we are Jesus Strong.

Empty makes us Jesus Strong Mark 16:1-8 On the morn of resurrection Mary Madeleine encountered a Massive Void "The Tomb was empty". Mark 16:8Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Mary feels Empty she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Unify- Forgiveness Over Blame Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015

A unified church can be a powerful influence in the community so naturally our enemy love to create offenses to cause division. Forgiveness as Christ forgave us is a powerful defense against those schemes.

Walgreen’s – (life doesn’t give you lemons but there is still lemonade) Since we don’t live in perfect, there’s Walgreens… The truth is there was a time we lived in perfect and will one day be returned there but it is hard to find here on earth. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

Redemption -- His Twice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2021

Beloved you are God's. Twice His. First, you are His because He created you. He made you. And second, you are His because He bought you.

Read Ephesians 1:3-14 (Text of the day). This story is reported as true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the One ... of one who can save. It was almost 1:00 in the morning... when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, ...a highly acclaimed surgeon... was abruptly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:18, Ephesians 1:7, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 26:28, Matthew 20:28, John 8:36, Hebrews 9:22, John 8:34, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 27:48, Ephesians 1:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Chose Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2021

David highlights God's omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence in Psalm 139. In 13-16, he paints a beautiful picture of God creating him and forming him on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 139:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-15-202 [Manna Media Video - Psalm 139] Background of Psalm 139 Psalm 139 was written by David to the chief musician. It is in the fifth book, or division, of the Psalms which focus on God being among us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Standing In Front Of You? Potential

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022

This sermon is about the potential God sees in us when God created us and the potential Christ sees in us when He calls us. Jesus has a plan for all of his children.

Who is Standing In Front Of You? Potential! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 What do you see when you look at another person? How do you sum them up? When the prophet Samuel went to choose a new king for Israel, he assumed that the new king ought to look like the old king. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12, Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist