Sermons on Decree:

The Mystery Of The Stable

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2009

If you were God wouldn’t you provide a special place for your son to be born? So why a stable?

The Mystery of the Stable Everybody loves a good mystery and the Christmas story if full of mysteries, full of whys and hows and whos. If you’ve been with us over the past few weeks you know the theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas” We started with the Virgin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Returns To His People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2010

After Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance a new section of prophecy is given in the form of a series of night visions. After Zechariah followed the Lord's 1st instructions - to preach repentance-the Lord continued to speak to him.

ZECHARIAH 1:7-11 GOD RETURNS TO HIS PEOPLE OR The Rider Amidst the Myrtle Trees [Haggai 2:15-19] We now come to visions and revelations of the Lord. After the introduction to the entire book, which was Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance (1:1-6), a new section of prophecy is given in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010

There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship And Wonder: The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 11, 2010

Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.”

WORSHIP & WONDER Rev. 4:1-11 Sermon Objective: Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.” The Pagan makes his way from his home to the shrine. It is time for his obligation … to offer incense and pay homage to his god … an idol ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Confusion Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God confuses the world to protect his people, while the gospel of Jesus makes all things new.

Scripture Introduction In my pastry class, a student noted that everyone liked sweets. The Chef-Instructor misheard what was said and began answering the question: “Why does everyone like sweets?” She said that when we were cavemen, we saw people eating bitter things more often became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Interceding For America

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on May 31, 2009

The unchurched population is growing exponentially and with that the anti-Christian sentiment is producing a society that God will not support, thus the downward spiral of America.

Interceding for America Psalms 2 After last week’s message I did a great deal more soul searching. For some time now I have not been happy with my own relationship with the Lord. I am increasing more aware of the masses around us who don’t go to church; probably don’t have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Failures Should Pray Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 11, 2009

Who wouldn’t want God’s forgiveness? It’s free, forever, and complete. If Jesus is offering this kind of forgiveness for anybody, then why is He shunned and hated so much? Some public prayers are tolerated in our society as long as they don’t mention the

Purpose: To describe the proper goals for repentance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue inner holiness. INTRODUCTION: King David was a great sinner who needed great forgiveness. Last time we looked at God’s pathway to forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness God’s way, we are forgiven. Period! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consecrate Yourself Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 13, 2009

If you expect to receive God’s promises in your life you need to consecrate yourself to Him and His purpose for you.

June 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises Title: Step #1 - Consecrate Yourself Last week I began the first message in the series Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises. All the steps come from the book of Joshua when Israel was preparing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Article 5. Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2009

This sermon unpacks the doctrine of Gods divine providence from the scriptures and its application to all areas of the creation and the creature.

ARTICLE 5: DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL IS: THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY OF GOD IN HIS CREATION BY WHICH HE PRESERVES AND GOVERNS ALL THINGS. • WAYNE GRUDEM STATES WE MAY DEFINE GODS PROVIDENCE AS FOLLOWS: GOD IS CONTINUALLY INVOLVED WITH ALL CREATED THINGS IN SUCH A WAY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Re-Create Us

Contributed by James Burns on Jul 14, 2008

Part of this message is a devotion given by Linda Seaman, DS wife from MI

Title: Letting God Re-Create Us. Scripture: Psalms 51:1 -12 “1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Ruin A Revival

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of th

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of the Lord was returned, but the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Reaching The Unreachable” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Nebuchadnezzar certainly fits the profile of an unreachable!

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & 2 Peter 3:9 (Lot’s Scriptures Today) 1. UNREACHABLE. IMPOSSIBLE. NO WAY. NEVER! 2. Whether we admit it or not, there seems to be those in our lives that are just way out there. They just seem SO unreachable! a. Oh I know God loves the world, but some to them… no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Supernatural Living Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

What is God’s plan for the church? Is it to be a bunch of sacrificial people or is it to be people who Re-Present Jesus to a lost world?

Living the Supernatural Life – Part Two: God’s Plan Last week we introduced the concept that many of us are living far below our potential (kind of like a eagle living with turkeys) when it comes to the supernatural life. We live on a plane of existence that the rest of the world does…an arena ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Confuses Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed