Sermons on Decree:

What Do I Do When I'm.... Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 23, 2007

The message deals that what we are to do when we are 1. in trouble 2. happy 3. sick 4. have sinned.

What Should I Do When.. James 5:13-20 Introduction A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's Written On Your Heart?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007

29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Traits To Look For In A Leader

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 6, 2008

Response to a letter sent to me before the 2008 election, warning of what I can and cannot preach. This is a topical, not a textual message. Suitable for election time and/or revival.

TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A LEADER I. INTRODUCTION This week I received a letter in the mail from the Reverend Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of the organization “Americans United for Separation of Church and State”. Concerning the Name 1. There would no America if there was no Church This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Christmas!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2009

What if there were no Christmas?

LUKE 2:1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Dec 3, 2007

Practicing our faith daily is the way to become strong and courageous.

Be Strong and Courageous Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Joshua 1:6-9 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, October 21, 2007 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Moses said to the Israelites, “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bite Your Tongue!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Holy People/An Instrument Of Change

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Dec 17, 2007

It about God calling people to be Holy ,people that He can use to cause change.

A Holy people/an instrument of change Presented at Grand Anse Baptist Church/23rd August 2007(Thursday)/Tone: Challenge 1 Peter 2:1/9 Introduction-Quote by Dr. Francis Schaeffer "The greatest creativity ever given is the ability of men, by their choices, to change the course of history." God gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We "Inquire Of The Lord?” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

David inquired of the Lord for his big decisions; how do we do that?

1 Samuel 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 How do we “Inquire of the Lord?” 2 weeks ago I preached from the story of David where he wanted to build a temple for God. He asked Nathan the prophet about it and initially got the thumbs up. But Nathan goes home and God gives him a prophetic word for David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-12, 1 Samuel 23:1-15

Denomination: *other

He Paid The Fare

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 31, 2007

In this setting, we have a runner. What caused this man to run? Was it the lack of self-confidence? Was it was sin? Its difficult to obey God when practicing sin.

HE PAID THE FARE 1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2seizing The Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2004

There sets before us a great window of opportunity, God help us seize the opportunities that are set before us!

#2 SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. Part one is: STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Part two is: SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY I have a big hour glass I purchased at Walmart. The hour glass is full of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 10, 2004

If we are to have a Biblical worldview, we must develop Biblical convictions. TS-------------„³ Today, we are going to look at one key crucial conviction by addressing two questions related to the sinless life of Jesus Christ.

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah (topical) Intro 1. What is your worldview? 2. James Sire defines a worldview as, ¡§¡Ka set of¡Kassumptions¡Kwhich we hold (consciously or unconsciously) about the basic makeup of our world.¡¨ 3. A worldview is a grid-work, a paradigm, a model, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mapping Fault Lines In America - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Who is to blame?: CORRUPT POLITICIANS, COMPROMISING PREACHERS, COMPLACEMENT PEOPLE. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

Mapping Fault Lines in America Micah 3:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaultLines.html I love America, and make no apology for doing so. I enjoy her freedoms, especially in being free to worship the true and living God. I would like to continue living here if at all possible. I still ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

J'shua - Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 8, 2003

6th in series. The name Jesus means simply, “Jehovah is salvation”. Here is the answer to the question sung by Peggy Lee in an age of young men drafted and sent to fight in Vietnam, long haired hippies, and flower children who were all seeking some mea

Jesus – Y’shua Bored, Tired, and Desperate One of the songs which impacted me as a young man was a hit song sung by Peggy Lee in 1969. It was called "Is that all there is?". It’s mostly spoken and is really a cry for help in a time of quiet desperation. After expressing great disappointment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drifter's Beware

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

For "Christians" who drift through life.

Drifter’s Beware Hebrews 2:1 Introduction: We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrew 2:1 There is nothing more pitiful to see than a drifter. Just drifting along – aimlessly, thoughtlessly, hopelessly just drifts along from day to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Table Is Prepared

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

•We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist