Sermons on Decapolis:

Why Are You Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2013

Christ gave us our marching orders - Be My witnesses! The Lord has made provision not only to enable but to achieve the execution of this commission along with a promise of a coming reunion with the risen Lord.

Why Are You Standing Around? Acts 1:4-11 Jesus Christ gave the church her marching orders before ascending into Heaven. He did not intend for His followers to idly stand around but to be busy carrying out the great commission to go into all the world with the life-changing message of Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God- The Power Of Christ To Transform Your Life Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 11, 2011

"Mighty God" is the second descriptive title for Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6. It promises us that the coming deliverer would have the power to transform our lives.

Could things be different at Christmas this year? Could this be the year that we overcome our anger? Could this be the year that we learn to submit to the Lord? Could this be the year that we forgive? Could this be the year that we find our satisfaction in God, and not our possessions? We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 17:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God In The Beatitudes (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

The Beatitudes proclaimed on the Jesus' famous "Sermon on the Mount" are often misunderstood. This message examines the first four "happy sayings" as well as the explosion of miracles which preceded this meg- meeting on the mount.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God in the Beatitudes (1) Matthew 4:23- 5:1-6 Matthew 4:23 “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. 24 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Sharing Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2009

The Biblical overview of the GPS emphasis of reaching North America for Christ.

GPS – “God’s Plan for Sharing” John 4:1-42 * GPS! Most of us are familiar with these initials. In our modern day world, many in this room have a GPS in their automobile. I “may” look into one now that it is possible to have a “man’s” voice giving directions. ‘Nuff said! * Think about the logic ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 17, 2022

A new series looking at what the church is called to be. Looking at it in a little different way.

The Church Matthew 4:18-25 September 18, 2022 Has anyone ever been talking to you and you silently wondered, and maybe if you were brave enough, you asked “so . . . what’s the point?” I once had a person telling me a story about something that happened in their life and they actually said, “to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Brotherhood

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

The brother of the prodigal son, the good brother, is jealous.

“It’s not fair!” Avner kicked the kicked the fencepost where the calf now sizzling on the spit had been tethered not an hour before. “It’s just not fair. That brat has been spoiled rotten ever since he was born. I used to think some demon must have switched babies in the crib, how Abba and Eema ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ "Stay At Home” Order

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2020

This isn't the first time a "stay at home" order's ever been issued -- Jesus issued one! The man wasn't excited about it, but he learned that there were "silver linings" in what looked like a dull assignment and because of his obedience, he changed history!

JESUS’ “STAY AT HOME” ORDER Mark 5:2-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Clara Null said it was one of the worst days of her life. Her washing machine line broke and flooded her house, her baby-sitter called in sick so she had to cancel her hair appt, and she got a bill in the mail that she couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Face Of An Angel: Stephen Is Arrested

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 14, 2024

They could overpower the person of Stephen but not his testimony.

The Face of an Angel: Stephen is Arrested Acts 6:8–15 NKJV And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Faith Beyond Distractions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024

Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

He Came To Me

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A message about the demoniac who received the wonderful grace of Jesus.

On June 27th, 1976 an Air France Airbus lifted off from the Athens International Airport. It was a beautiful day to fly. The sky was clear. The Aegean Sea below was a brilliant blue. It was just perfect. But the serenity of the first moments of that flight was shattered with a scream as a man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Audacious - Tenacious Faith

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2002

How do you approach God - tenaciously or tentatively? It can make a big different in how your prayers get answered.

Have you ever done something totally embarrassing in front of a very famous or powerful person? I remember when Ronald Regan was running for governor of California (I know I’m dating myself here). I was a young (very young) boy in a small town in northern California. Mr. Regan came by plane for a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Royal Refusals

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 10, 2006

To answer the question, we also have to ask: 1. Is God just? 2. Is God impartial? 3. Is God fair?

Life is not fair. Most of us understand that. It was not fair that some children died at birth or had crippling diseases, and I have been allowed to live and enjoy good health. It was not fair that some were born with cerebral palsy and I was able to grasp difficult concepts and get passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

More Food For Your Faith

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2009

Jesus feeding the 4,000 can feed our faith. Notice four things in this story that can feed your faith tonight.

More Food for Your Faith Matthew 15 29-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2009 *How much faith does God want you to have? He certainly wants us to have saving faith. On top of that, God wants us to have more faith, even great faith. And there is good news for us tonight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39

Denomination: Baptist