Sermons on Dark Days:

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

July 4th. When we celebrate our independence we should also look to the Bible and find our what true independece is all about

Romans 7:1-8:4 A Declaration of Independence Introduction A. This week we will be celebrating the Countries 227th birthday. B. One of my favorite holidays C. July 4 1776 we signed the declaration of Independence D. Basically this document said that we were no longer a part of any one E. WE were a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Producing Righteous Men Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Word of God urges fathers to come under His guidance and become righteous men of God.

Producing Righteous Men of God (Father’s Day 2002) James 1:19-20 Introduction Lucille Ball was on the Merv Griffin show and maybe out of his own desparation and desire for answers he asked this woman only known for her comedy "Lucille, you’ve lived a long time on this earth and you are a wise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ark Almighty

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Uses "Evan Almighty" theme...link included to PowerPoint resources and more. "3 Ways to pass on a Godly Heritage" - GET SAVED, GET RIGHT, GET INTO CHURCH! How we can construct an ark of protection for our household. Good for Father’s Day.

Ark Almighty Hebrews 11:7 Below is the outline only. Please get the full text version, complete with illustrations and PowerPoint slides at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadAlmighty.php Dads are by no means ’all powerful,’ but they are ’all responsible.’ I was privileged to see an advanced ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004

Our identity as Christians comes from who our Father is.

Introduction: Have you ever noticed how many Hispanic last names end in -ez? Have you ever wondered why that is? In Old Spanish, -ez meant "son of." Therefore Gonzalo’s son would be called Gonzalez, Domingo’s son would be called Dominguez, etc. And almost every language has the same thing. For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise God For His Problem-Solving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 9, 2004

We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning away from

Praise God for His Problem-Solving (I Thes 1:5-10) We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival, Prayer, And The Word Of God

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004

Someone has observed that no significant revival has ever occurred without first having these three factors prevalent: (1) attention to the Word of God, (creating a hunger and thirst for righteousness), (2) repentance, and (3) prayer.

Psalm 119:25-32 NKJV 25 My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. Signs of need for revival: verses 25 & 28, dryness and heaviness. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). 26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Mother To Die For

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Mary showed devotion, strength, guidance, and patience as she raised Jesus to fulfil the purpose for which He was born.

A Mother to Die For Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:1-23; John 2:1-11 Abraham Lincoln was a great statesman who is credited with ending slavery and holding a nation together. After he had risen to power he is quoted as saying “All I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” You’ve heard the worn out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

what if we get to Heaven and find out God let everyone in?

Better Late than Never 1. What if we got to heaven & found out God let everyone in? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Republicans, Democrats, doctors, dope pushers, lawyers, merchants, murderers. Everyone! I think I would go WAIT A MINUTE! 2. What about our faith? Our belief in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary - Faithful Servant Of God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Mary’s faith and devotion to God is an example to Christian mothers today.

Today, as you know, is Mother’s Day; a day set apart to honor Mothers and Motherhood. Why mention Mother’s Day in church? After all, it’s not a religious holiday. Mother’s Day was created by the state, not the church. Since 1914, the President has made an official proclamation every year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Vote - God Decides

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God is ultimately in control over who is elected and how they govern. Therefore, we can look to Him for the security and welfare of our nation.

As you all know, on November 7th millions of people will be going to the polls to elect a new President. And so, this excruciatingly long process, these seemingly endless political campaigns, will finally be over. No more debates, no more ‘attack ads’, no more speculation over vice-presidential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

She Brought Life To Her Village Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In Judges chapters 4 and 5 we meet Deborah who is a great example for mothers today. (Real People True Stories - part two)

Deborah - "She Brought Life To Her Village" TEXT: JUDGES 4 & 5 Being a mother isn’t easy, and anyone who thinks it is... probably has never been a mother. Erma Bombeck in her book, "Motherhood the second Oldest Profession" writes; "I have always felt that too much time was given before birth, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Private Ryan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001

The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God Through The Window Of Motherhood

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Uses the maternal images of God in Scripture both to explore how the feminine enhances our apprehension of the person and nature of God, and to present a picture of redeemed motherhood.

Seeing God Through the Window of Motherhood Isaiah 49:14-18 Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me." 15"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001

Give your mother the honor she deserves

HONORING YOUR MOTHER ROMANS 13:7 & 1TIM 5:18 I. BACKGROUND OF THESE SCRIPTURES A. Rom 13:7 - taxes are to be paid, respect and honor are to be given to those over you according to their position B. 1 Tim 5:18 - as the ox in the O.T. would turn the mill to grind wheat, barley or other grain it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:18, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Mother's Greatest Work

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001

A mother’s greatest work is that of instilling the knowledge of Christ into their children

A MOTHER’S GREATEST WORK 2 Timothy 1:1-5 I. TIMOTHY - A FAITHFUL SERVANT A. Won to Christ under the ministry of Paul - a beloved son B. A faithful friend - followed Paul on every missionary journey, made special trips to visit Paul C. A faithful servant - shy and timid but willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God