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Fighting For Your Family - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Your Family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

Fighting for Your Family Part 2 Welcome Open: We started a brand new series last week called “Fighting for Your Family” WHO LIKES FREE STUFF? (GIVE AWAY FREE BOOKS) REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Social Distancing: What Jesus Has To Say About It! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 20, 2020

Social Distancing may be a new term to me, and it may be a new term to you; but mankind did not need a virus to teach us how to Social Distance. We have been practicing Social Distancing for the longest time.

Introduction With the onset of the Covid 19, I learned a new term that wasn’t in my vocabulary until this virus outbreak occurred called “Social Distancing”. I looked up the definition, and it defines Social Distancing as the practice of keeping space between yourself and others to reduce the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Certitude

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 19, 2023

Where do we go when we die!

The Christians Certitude 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great White Thrown Judgment

Contributed by Mark Vann on Dec 15, 2022

What will happen at the Great White Thrown Judgment?

Introduction Last week we talked about the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. So today we are going to talk about the next major event in the end times calendar, the GWTJ. The GWTJ is also know as: the end of the world the end of time the last day judgment day the day or reckoning It will be a day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11

Law Enforcement: To Protect And To Serve

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

There is a wind of confrontation blowing between law enforcement and the public in our society. There are some bad police officers, but a majority of them are good and out to protect us. Today, we invite them to worship with us and to pray for them.

TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Garden

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

Jesus’ experience in the Garden of Gethsemane is an example to us of the power of prayer.

In the Garden Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 It has been about three years since Jesus began his ministry in the waters of Jordan. He has taught, healed, inspired, prophesied, challenged and confronted. He has had a last supper with his closest followers and gave them a lesson in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is He That Overcometh The World?

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 6, 2004

A sermon on overcoming the world and the importance of baptism.

1 John 5:4-10a. October, 1927. Vol. 1. Page 47. Shortly before our Lord departed this earth, He said to His disciples: “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” A little child sometimes takes courage to cross a seemingly dangerous place by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Existence Of God

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him.

The Existence of God Text: Genesis 1.1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thesis: To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him. Introduction: (1) In today’s world, humanistic theories such as evolution have caused many people to doubt the validity of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where O Death Is Your Sting?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 28, 2002

This funeral message had more of an evangelism focus.

This message was written with evangelism in mind. The deceased had an uncertain connection with Jesus. Our church does not put the focus on the deceased but instead upon God’s promises, please keep that in mind as you read this message. God Bless. Funeral Message: Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Lutheran

A Leap Into The Dark

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

I hope to God that everyone of you here in this youth camp will make a decision to sell out to God if you haven’t already and that you’ll follow God’s plan for your life. BUT for those of you who still have not surrendered to God… the consequences of rej

A Leap into the Dark Matt. 25:31 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

8 Days After Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 25, 2004

At Jesus’ circumcision we see that already He’s having an incredible impact...truly all things are made new. This New Year’s Message focuses on what Simeon did right in his response to the Messiah’s coming. Very helpful outline. Powerpoint at website.

8 Days After Christmas Luke 2:21-28 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Today is the 8th day after Christmas, as it was the 8th in the temple in our text. This is when circumcision would take place, and the naming of the child. Jesus’ name had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008

A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon: A True Worshipper

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

True worshippers are both godly and devout.

A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Whole-Hearted Ii Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

The continuing story of Caleb seeing, speaking, inheriting and driving out giants!

Whole-Hearted II Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. Recap Key Points: When you serve God “whole-heartedly” 1. You See Things ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: *other