Sermons on Decayed:

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

Contributed by David King on May 21, 2002

So often we respond in Judgement but God’s mercy triumphs over judgement

James 2 calls us not to favour one person over another. If you try to climb across a ravine whether you get 5% of the way across or 95% of the way across when you fall you still fall to the bottom of the Ravine. None of us can cross the ravine to reach God without Christ. James says Mercy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts Of The Father Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 6, 2002

In I Peter 1:3-5 we see that God delights in giving good gifts to His children.

I Peter 1:3-5 “Gifts of the Father” Intro—With Christmas just having passed, all of us that have children can relate to giving gifts to them. We give gifts to our children because we love them, and because we want to show them in a real, tangible way, that love. And we give gifts to our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Are On But No One Is Home

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

The problem with people asking for forgiveness and not inviting Jesus into their life.

Scripture: Matthew 12:43 – 45 Title: “The Lights Are On, But No One’s Home” Introduction: Jesus was making reference to how Israel had been presented the opportunity to receive Jesus, but instead had rejected Him in favor of holding onto the O.T. Law. As a result of depending on the Law instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Altar

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

When we get back to the altar as a life style and not just a place to go when we have a problem, we will find the presence and the power of God.

Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress You Have to realize that when you get serious about serving God, 100% sold out, You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002

Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Future Glory

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Prayer For The New Year

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

“A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11, Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25).

A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25). 1. Jesus told Martha, “I Am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). a. Shows our great attachment to the body. b. She expected a resurrection in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Bon Fire

Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006

showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Or Ninevah?

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006

Who’s responsible for revival?

Ninevah or Jonah? Jonah 1 INTRO: Eventually ask 2 important questions. 1. How we answer will dictate our fellowship with God, & effect our future rewards 2. See God’s Call on Jonah’s life to go reach out to those in Ninevah I. Ninevah’s Predicament A. Ninevah the Capital of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2006

The top ten Best and Worst of Times in regards to Christ’s return.

A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you . . . the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. “Many shall run to and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Jan 31, 2007

The call of Ezekiel taken from the idea that God is a coach asking us to complete His total game plan. (Used on Superbowl Sunday.)

Facing the Giants (Ezekiel 2:1-3:11) Introduction: 1. Play the video, "Be an Encouager." (sermonspice) 2. Today is Superbowl Sunday... a. The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Chicago Bears today. b. Like the team on the video they need to be a "stone wall". 3. We may not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational