Sermons on Dark Times:

Chosing To Lead

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

Fathers need their family in the things of God. Joshua was a man of conviction and so should we if we are to see our families grow in discipleship .

Choosing to lead Introduction- This morning as I bring a Fathers Day message, I know it comes with mixed feelings for some. Maybe your not a father and you would like to become one Maybe your adult kids do not keep in touch and today is tough. Life with all its struggles finds your marriage at a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Division Of Labor And Promotion Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011

The smallest work for God requires and depends not on personal charisma but on the Holy Ghost if we desire to bring glory to God

"And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Releasing Destiny - Exodus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The story of Moses shows us how God can use us--through surrender of our identity, our tools, and our weaknesses to Him.

INTRODUCTION • There is nothing more important than worship. • All God does begins with worship, not activity. • It is deep relationship with God. • It is allowing God to dig into us at the deepest levels and transform us. I. REPOSITIONING FOR RELEASE • The story ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Of The Lamb - Exodus Part 12 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon explaining the purpose and effect of Passover.

INTRODUCTION • As we approach Easter it is a worthy study to understand just why Jesus had to die for us…and why we celebrate Easter. • For some of us understanding the spiritual realm is a real reach. • For others of us we have an understanding, but often it is a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Need Me?

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 2, 2011

Looking at our relationship with God, does God need us or does He want us? and what about our need for God?

Does God Need Me? Isaiah 40:28 Does God need us? That is a question many have asked over the years. It deals with our imperfect emotions; we have a desire to be needed. In many ways it defines us, especially us men. We need to feel that we have a purpose, our purpose has to translate to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Real? Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

The late Leonard Ravenhill said "Are the things your living for worthy of Christ dying for?" We need to recommit ourselves to focusing on what really counts in life.

“FOCUS” “Are You Real?” by Donny Granberry Today I want to begin to help each one of us to gain a new “FOCUS!” In the first segment, we will “FOCUS” on our Faith, or we will go back to the beginning. The great English Evangelist, Leonard Ravenhill, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What We Believe About Marriage - Part One"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011

What does our believe about marriage?

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” 1. The basis of our belief about marriage - Our beliefs must be derived from the truth of Scripture, not the whims of culture. Since God is our creator, He knows how it is best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Pray When You Lose Your Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

We must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day: Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Praising mothers who raised good children, while not condeming them if their children go bad.

Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns Learning From Prodigal Mothers and Prodigal Children May 13, 2012 A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2012

There is a great misunderstanding of true peace. Peace is not the absence of problems. It is instead God's power to live through and above those problems. God gives us wholeness when He indwells believers with His Holy Spirit.

Intro: A therapist told their patient the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what they start. So far today, they finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate cake. They said, “I feel better already.” There are lots of people giving advice and writing books about peace today. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Teach The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 16, 2012

Christians aren't called to teach to the world, because the world is essentially unteachable. However, we can reach the world through our witness, the authentic living of a Christ-like life.

Who here is a teacher? St. James tells us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers…because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (Jas. 3:1). Who presumes to be one? Anyone want to be judged? Nodody? Well, I guess that, to escape any additional judgment ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Pass The Salt

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 18, 2012

The gospel of Christ in our lives can be flavor to the world.

The scriptures uses several names to identify the saved relationship with the Savior, these names are also in many ways relative to the responsibilities of those who proclaim to be saved. For instance: The believers are called sheep in John 10:14, the passage says, I am the good shepherd, and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Get Your Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 22, 2012

There are two kinds of wisdom to be attained in this world, which one do you choose?

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WISDOM FROM? James 3:13-18 We can find wisdom in a lot of places if we’ll just look for it: • My of us have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes…” (Psalm 8:2) I want to share with you some wisdom from kids: • No matter how hard you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Consideration

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 23, 2012

These verses call on us to be tolerant to others who may not dot every 'i' or cross every 't' exactly as we do.

Christian Consideration Romans 15:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121024pm.mp3 Paul continues his theme of chapter 14 - dividing over debatables...how to live out your convictions in the gray areas of life without judging others or causing them to stumble in their own walk. Along with having ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Another Comforter: The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Holy Spirit does everything for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the HOLY SPIRIT uses us to move thru us. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But when the

I. EXORDIUM: Holy Spirit does everything for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the HOLY SPIRIT uses us to move thru us. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal