Sermons on Detours:

The Pathway Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 27, 2002

Christ knew the road to Jerusalem, but he also knew the journey. This is true of the paths we walk in this life.

THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Ask people to describe life and most will depict it in the same way, as a path or road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and back again. Once again, we have gathered together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus didn’t just tell us how to live, He showed us how to live it by living it Himself. Therefore, we should strap on the truth to our feet, pick up our cross and walk “In His Steps.”

In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? 08/05/07 PM Text: 1 Peter 2:21 Introduction Peter wrote: 1 Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,” The word rendered “example” (hupogrammon) occurs nowhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Strong Soldier

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Alamo! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected.

REMEMBER THE ALAMO! Matthew 10:16-33 Sermon Objective: As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected. Scripture support: Romans 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:12; Revelation 2:10 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Last week we looked at: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Rophe - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on teh name Jehovah Rophe - the God Who Heals.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Rophe – The God Who Heals – Ex. 15 Insert: Embarrassing Moments Trans: We’ve all had embarrassing moments, but today we find the nation of Israel red-faced b/c of their response to the greatness of God. Note: Isn’t funny in a sad kind of way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving, 1456 B.c.

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2006

Moses led the people of God in remembering things they easily forgot. They didn’t have turkey…but they had eaten quail for decades now! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving 1,456 B.C. Deuteronomy 2:7 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Several other Thanksgiving sermons can be seen here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- It may not have been November, and they may not have had a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithfulness And Our Obedience

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

God’s Faithfulness and Our Obedience Tonight we are going to look at the payday of Obedience for Joseph, Jacob and the whole family of Israel

God’s Faithfulness and Our Obedience Tonight we are going to look at the payday of Obedience for Joseph, Jacob and the whole family of Israel Who hear knows who Nelson Mandela is? He is a man with both strengths and weaknesses, but as I looked at his life I realized he was a man with a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Interruptions!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2006

A sermon based on the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus’ daughter from Mark 5. The theme is interruptions! (Seedthoughts taken from Joe McKeever in his article "An Interruption: Opportunity or obstacle?")

Sermon for 4/23/2006 Mark 5:21-43 Interruptions! Introduction: A. I have been studying feverishly on a sermon and it just isn’t coming together. Finally, the Lord helps me and shows me how it can come together. I am ready to record the thoughts when the phone rings. I pick up the phone and talk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Feel My Hair Growing Again

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Mar 13, 2007

Samson, Hair

People of GOD I want to say….as we began to reach the close of this year and the Genesis of another…. that unfortunately trouble is a part of life….If you are here today... and you don’t have any troubles......I want to tell you ......just keep on living.....because....trouble is going to find ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace--A Weapon Against Satan

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

Learning where the Source of our peace is and how to draw from this Source when we are becoming robbed of our peace by Satan.

April, 2007 “Peace--A Weapon Against Satan” Psalm 23 INTRODUCTION: Living our daily lives at home, at work, or wherever we go during the week, our sense of peace is actually a weapon against Satan. The marketplace of our lives creates many opportunities to rob us of our peace. Stress on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Willingness To Do What's Needed

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

Honoring God by giving ourselves into His service

A WILLINGNESS TO DO WHAT’S NEEDED 1. Over the years, I’ve sat in business meetings and elders meetings where the subject of involvement would be discussed. Many times, I’ve heard the same question "What can we do to get people motivated to do more for the Lord?" That is an excellent question. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ