Sermons on Defeating The Devil:

Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfulness Above All

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and doesn’t hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters--and yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26).

Intro In the Gospel reading for today, we possibly find Jesus at the height of His success, as we measure it. Never had He enjoyed such large crowds. People flocked to Him--and the numbers just grew larger and larger as He got closer to Jerusalem. Yet, Jesus has to ruin it by preaching a bunch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Guarded Inheritance (April 23, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely their salvation.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: I Peter 1:3 – 9 The story is told about three unlikely men who guarded a missionaries home . “Tears glistened in the eyes of the Salvation Army officer Shaw who was a medical missionary who had just arrived in India, as he saw three shackled lepers. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

There is power in forgiveness that will change your life forever

Life’s pitfalls and discoveries The power of forgiveness Introduction- Today we begin a new series titled Life’s pitfalls and discoveries. What I want us to look at is seeing things that cause us to get off track with our walk with God and discover things that can get us back on track, keep ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Serve Like Hur!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Endowments

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be Grateful In All Circumstances?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2023

Giving thanks in all circumstances, which means we give thanks when we are sick, facing severe family problems, and experiencing enormous life difficulties, is certainly not easy! But that is what the apostle Paul commanded us to do. Is it possible? How can we do that?

Illus.: A father in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty years of misery is enough. "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams. We can't live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 11:4, Matthew 10:29-30, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Revelation 3:19, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 Way To Live Everyday Like It's Your Last

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2001

We are not guarenteed our next breath. This message give 3 ways to live like there is no tomorrow.

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 ways to Live today like it is your last Topical April 8, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson Introduction: 1. A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of Heath Mott. A 31 year old husband and father. A. Officers, EMT’s were ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003

A sermon on the beautitude of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8, Adapted from an article by Spiros Zodhiates)

Evening Service for 10/26/2003 Blessed are the Pure in Heart Introduction: Two theological students were walking along a street in the Whitechapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evolution Of Rebellion I Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

How sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion

The Evolution of Rebellion Review Psalm 19: 1-6 – General Revelation Psalm 19: 7-10 – Specific Revelation Psalm 19: 10-11 – Transitional Truth Psalm 19:12 – 14 – Spiritual Revelation Every sin has in it the very venom of rebellion 1. Who can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002

In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Satisfied - [gratefulness, Thanksgiving]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

The Bible gives us 4 things which are never satisfied, and then tells us where true satisfaction comes from. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

NEVER SATISFIED Proverbs 30:15-16 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s turn our hearts toward the idea of satisfaction. It is found only in Christ. Our text lists four areas that are never satisfied: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Cure For Suicide

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 18, 2007

Judas, don’t go there. Why Jesus is the cure for suicide no matter how bad things are going in your life.

Intro: in every passion play one of the main characters is Judas. He is a central figure to the Crucifixion story. His betrayal has been the topic of many theologians over the ages. Here are a few facts that some people don’t know about Judas. First he was from Kerioth, so he was an outsider among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus On Jesus

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2008

Servanthood through Jesus’ leadership in our lives

Focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction Wednesday night changes: - Dinners begin on March 5 – every other week - Bible Study / Sunday school class – Cross-talk and discipleship - Growths happens when we share experiences - It is time to grow, by being honest and encouraging one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational