Sermons on Decreasing:

Serving Diligently Midst Spiritual Decline

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally.

SERVING DILIGENTLY MIDST SPIRITUAL DECLINE PSALM 12:1-8 Introduction: In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally. During the reign of David, Israel reached its height militarily, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Diminishes Blessings

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Doubt hinders our faith

Doubt Diminishes Our Blessings John 20:19-29 We have just come out of the season of celebrating a resurrected Christ. I chuckled to myself how we go all out with the baskets and candy and died eggs… how we get the marshmallow peeps, and jelly beans and chocolate rabbits that are not all that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Methodist

Non-Conformists (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2008

What does a church full of Christian Non-Conformists look like?

9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

And We Know

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009

A Labor Day sermon

“And We Know” Romans 8.28-30 A Labor Day Sermon September 7, 2009 FBC Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Labor day is celebrated all of the world, most times in May (May Day) and it is a day to celebrate the achievements & strides made by workers & labor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Valuable Life Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2009

Many of us have allowed our lives to become so full, we loose sight of the important things. We get so busy with work, school, children, sports or hobbies, that we forget that God put us here for a purpose, and when we know that purpose and fulfill it, w

Matthew 10: 29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30. "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 25-34: "Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Notice The Difference

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2009

John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One that would make the difference in every one’s life He touched.

Notice the Difference Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: John 1:19-34 Key verse: John 1:34 - And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Premise: John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Stress-Free Life

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

Looking at how David coped with stress and the importance of trusting God in all things.

How to Live a Stress-Free Life JCC 18.10.09 pm Psalm 4 In this psalm David begins with God and ends with God v1 and v6-8 He is seen talking to God, men and to himself Stress is one of the world’s biggest problems Everyone has stress at some point in life We live in a very stressful or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cherish Is The Word I Use To Describe

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2009

A sermon for husbands from Ephesians 5:28-33. (Outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon for 6/14/2009 Ephesians 5:28-33 Introduction: A. A husband was told by the marriage counselor to try and be more considerate of his wife. So one day he came home from work. He looked real nice, he put on some cologne on, and he had a bouquet of flowers and a box of candy in his hands. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Atrophy - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2009

The characteristics, consequences, and cure for Spiritual Atrophy? (Thanks to Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner for their book, "Why Churches Die")

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 2 – “Spiritual Atrophy” Amos 6:1 * Let’s begin with a story. While it has been true dozens of times, the names have been deleted to protect the guilty. * There was once a visionary pastor who developed a visionary group of believers. This ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict-Source And Solution Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

We must deal with the conflicts in our relationships.

Fireproof: Conflict-Source & Solution From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL James 4:1-10 June 21, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In James Dobson’s book Love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 1

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Sep 27, 2008

Money management series created using materials from Crown Financial Ministries and Dave Ramsey’s books. Find complete free workshop at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm

Find the full series including Powerpoint, worksheets, and answers key at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 1 Developed using the books: Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover PURPOSE FOR THIS WORKSHOP - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Holiness

Watch

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 26, 2008

Jesus emphasizes, not the time of His coming, but whether when He comes He will find us watching and ready.

Watch! Mark 13:31-37 When our ship was in dry dock, I was assigned a watch in the barracks one night. I don’t remember what the problem was, I usually did not have this problem, but that night I was very sleepy. Since it was my own barracks I was roaming, I slipped into my room and lay down ... ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:31-37

Denomination: Mennonite

A Life Of Impact

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Living the life God planned for you, fulfilling the purpose you were created for, reaching those He created you to reach and radically impacting eternity for Him.

Impact. One second before you die...? What would you have to do to be remembered 10 years after you die? 50 years after? 100 years after? 1000 years after? Would you like to live that kind of life? How many of you want to: Live a meaningful life? Live a life of impact? Change this world for good? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Remember You

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Oct 31, 2009

God speaks to Israel and recalls her one time devotion.

Jeremiah 2: ‘I Remember You’ Oct 09 Thesis: God remembers our devotion. Introduction: I remember hearing the sad story of a young man who climbed mountains, swam rivers, rowed over oceans and crossed deserts to prove his love to his girl, and when he returned home she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 9 God Food Good Word Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 11, 2009

Good Food Good Word, don’t take cheep twisted spiritual food.

Noel Edmonds hosts a show called “Are you Smarter than a ten year old?” I want to ask you the question this morning “Are you Smarter than the Bible?” We are not going to have a Bible quiz. I am talking about your approach to life and the Bible’s approach to life. Do you know better than the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God