Sermons on Decay Process:

The Maturing Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING, INCLUDING THE CHURCH AND OUR CHRISTIAN WALK. IT IS IN A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED.

THE MATURING CHURCH ACTS 6:1-7 EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING. IT IS A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED. HUMANS, FOR EXAMPLE, BECAUSE WE WILL LIVE FOREVER, WILL BE IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING UNTIL WE REACH OUR ETERNAL STATE. IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is My Past My Future

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016

A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Building On A Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 speaks about the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation. The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a builder to convey a powerful truth about our faith and the centrality of Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: Building on a Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (NLT): "Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Ephesians 2:19-20, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2024

2 Corinthians 7:1 is a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God.

Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises 2 Corinthians 7:1 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God. Our key verse for this message is 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT): "Because we have these promises, dear friends, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 1:9, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Beholding His Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

2 Corinthians 3:18 illuminates how we are changed as we behold the transformative power of the glory of God with unveiled hearts.

Transformed by Beholding His Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of beholding the glory of the Lord, as revealed in 2 Corinthians 3:18. This scripture illuminates how we are changed as we behold the glory of God with unveiled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:10, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023

How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Our Everlasting Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 6, 2020

The real fountain of youth is the living Word and water, which comes from our Savior Jesus Christ. And through its waters, we reap the benefits of our sufferings and sacrifices for the Lord. We will be free of all pains, age, and corruption when we enter into the kingdom of God.

Our Everlasting Fountain of Youth Romans 8:18-25 The fountain of youth has been told in stories since medieval times. The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Many have gone on conquests to find this mythical spring of water, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Generation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2009

Four areas in which every family must guard against decay.

11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14There is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Groaning Or Growing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#4] GROANING OR GROWING? Judges 6-8 Introduction: As we have been studying, the Israelites would do o.k. while the judge was living; but as soon as the judge died they would start worshipping other gods. As we come to Judges 6 we find the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Destroyer Or Deliverer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#5] Destroyer Or Deliverer? Judges 9:1-12:7 Introduction: As we continue in our series “Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay”, let’s compare 2 attitudes that are found and ask yourself which one fits your life best. Destroyer In Judges 9, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Might Have Been Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#6] A “MIGHT HAVE BEEN” Judges 13:1-16:31 Introduction: As I look at the youth and children in our church, I see so much potential. There are possible presidents, teachers, scientist, doctors, lawyers, preachers, missionaries, etc… at our church. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

D.i.y. Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#7] D.I.Y. Judges 17:1-18:31 Introduction: My wife had control over the television Saturday as I was trying to prepare for this sermon. You don’t have to worry about me being distracted because she was watching some bad shows. Every 30 minutes for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2012

With the USA disintegrating and the USA Church decaying - this message speaks to the greatest need of the day.

The Greatest Need Romans 13:11-14 * Tonight, I desire to do 2 things which are seemingly opposite of each other. I want to speak to the ‘church’s greatest need’ and then do it in the ‘simplest of terms.’ * To title a message ‘The Greatest Need’ is to cause confusion because everyone in this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The World Around Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

Jesus called us "salt" and "light" which are both change agents to the world around them.

Series: Being the Body CHANGING THE WORLD AROUND ME Matthew 5:13-16 In June 1990 the world watched in amazement the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the fall of the Iron Curtain. People were finally free from the communist rule of the Soviet Union. This change in political rule did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 16:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 16:1-7

Revelation 16:1-7 First Three Bowls Last week in chapter 15 we were given John's revelation of the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven, and in this tent were the seven angel's with the seven bowls of wrath, one of the four living creatures - and God Himself. This scene sets the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church