Sermons on Cutting Off The Hand:

Life Is More Than Blank

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 19, 2010

The Disciples would tend to focus on things that did not have much to do with why Jesus "sent" them out. How can we relate to this today, are we going off track? What is the focus of the church supposed to be?

In the book of John Jesus says this phrase, “I have come that you may have life, and more abundantly.” The word abundant in Greek is “per-ee” and accurately translates to exceed, the mind goes to wander and ask, “to exceed what about life?” money? Happiness? No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Throne!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2011

Why does the church go off the air in Rev. 4:1? Because the church goes “in the air” - and look what we see in heaven! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Behold the Throne! Rev. 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeholdTheThrone.html Rev. 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. ‘hast seen’—ch. 1—glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Asking You To Sacrafice?

Contributed by Scott Hamilton on Jan 18, 2007

Launches off the sacrafices in the Old Testament and asks the question, "Does God ask us to make sacrafices today?". The answer is yes - pride, ego, selfishness, etc. We’re to sacrafice our whole self - Romans 12.

What is God asking you to sacrifice? If you were a Hebrew living 3000 years ago God would ask you to sacrifice very specific things in a very specific manner. Open your Bibles to Leviticus Chapter one. While you’re making your way there I want to give away a secret – my marinade for barbequing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rest Area. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2015

PEOPLE NEED REST, THE ONLY REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE, THE ONLY TRUE REST THAT THEY CAN RECEIVE IS FROM HIM! THEY WON’T GET THIS KIND OF REST FROM A DAY OFF FROM WORK, OR FROM A VACATION

Psalm 37:4-7-Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

"live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Tim McGraw sings a song where he says that one of the things he would do when bad news came along was go skydiving. I did it. Crossed it off my bucket list.

FUTURE TENSE “Live like you were Dying” Philippians 1:20-26 Tim McGraw sings a song where he says that one of the things he would do when bad news came along was go skydiving. I did it. Crossed it off my bucket list. The song was inspired by an incident in Tim McGraw’s life. His father, Tug ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Sower

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13.

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13. On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Time God's Way Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Sep 22, 2021

If I could turn back the hand of time is a familiar slogan spoken by many people, but what if I told you that time can be restored God's way and your latter days can be greater than your former days, if you can just believe that keep reading this message.

Money can be restored. Property can be restored—broken-down cars, stripped painting, old houses, old pictures can now be restored. Relationships can be restored. But there’s one thing that can never be restored is time. Time flies and it does not return. Years pass and we never get them back. Each ...read more

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #7 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 12, 2007

Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, and dedication.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #7 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, dedication. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect, Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This sermon is a continuation of the theme from sermon #2 and deals with Matt. 5:27-37 in the Sermon on the Mount series. This section deals with adultery, divorce, and swearing.

The Sermon on the Mount #3 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect( part 2) Matthew 5:27-37 CHCC: September 23, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Last week we saw the first point Jesus made about the Kingdom Heart. He taught that if we hold Anger in our hearts, it will grow to Contempt and Malice. No one with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place For Us-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

Part 5 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-V—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006

WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Seen The Lord

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009

Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give to Charities, always there to lend a helping hand, people who we would say were GOOD people if they were judged by their works!

The Horrors of Hell Luke 16:19-31 As beautiful as Heaven is! That is how Horrifying HELL is! The Horror of HELL is NOT only for those who are the Mass murderers, or Hitler, or the really EVIL of this world! But Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God