Sermons on Decently:

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2009

Jesus is deeply concerned about our spiritual destiny.

Text: “And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen” (Mark 1:16). In Jesus’ day, fishing was a major industry just as it is in certain parts of the world this day. The Sea of Galilee is located about 60 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No U Turns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2012

Faithfulness, backsliding, living for Jesus

NO U TURNS Luke 9:62 (p734) May 20, 2012 INTROUDUCTION: I married a native Floridian…worked and lived in Florida for 2 summers…yes…those two things went together, but I noticed something about driving in Florida U turns are legal…not everywhere …but in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph...he Da Man ! Series

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jun 19, 2012

Since today is father’s day I would like to talk to you about a father from the bible…who is often overlooked because of the story that took place around his life. In my opinion this father was one of the most important role models in the history of ma

Slide #1 Video… Welcome…guest cards. Happy FATHERS’ DAY. I begin today with a quick story that I found while studying for my message… Father’s Day Humor…A Story about David… After David’s first year of college…he returned home during his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013

A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace.

November 18, 2012 Grace Happens - Part 2 This week they announced the Major League Baseball awards for best rookies, pitchers, hitters and managers. How do you know which hitter is the best? Is it how many home runs, runs batted in, or batting average? Or maybe they will use their ~ on base % ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 13, 2013

A homeless man walks into a bar. What would you do? (Sermon based on TV show What Would You Do? , the episode centering on the treatment of the homeless.)

Show video from You Tube “WWYD? - No shoes, no shirt, no pants, no service!” I cannot watch this video without being overcome by emotions. I am forced to ask myself “What would I do?” Would I have been one of the many to sit and watch as this person is cast out of the bar? Would I have turned my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:45, Matthew 25:35, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Foursquare

I Believe In The Forgivenss Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2012

What is forgiveness and who is forgiven?

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford granted a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon. From that point on Nixon was legally forgiven. All investigations and indictments were ended. Eight days later Ford granted amnesty to all those who had avoided the draft illegally, as well ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009

The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God saves you FROM sin. He saves you FOR a purpose. He saves you BY His grace.

There is a purpose in everything we do. • We do not wake up every morning and then go through the motions of living. We make plans and seek to achieve something. It is odd to do anything without purpose. • If we know that, then we can expect God to have a purpose when He sent Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baking Bigger Cakes - Wealth Creation The Wesley Way Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011

Some Christians say "it is a sin to be poor". Some say "it is a sin to be rich" What should our attitude to earning money be?

“The only time you ever preach about money is when you are talking about tithing” - When somebody said that to me several months ago it hit home. Of course as a Christian Priest, I preach about Christian giving. You wouldn’t expect otherwise. And people clearly listen to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Bringing Home The Bacon Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011

1- Please bring home the bacon 2- Please don’t beat mama 3- Please do go to church

INTRO.- ILL.- Anne Carlson wrote: My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013

Society, has raised to many generations, they have let the accuser allow them to think, that God is somehow unapproachable and to busy to be bothered with anything but the 911 emergencies of life. He not only has the time, but wants to help His children!

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again" Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational