Sermons on Diamond:

Lost And Found

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Australia

Contributed by John White on Jan 25, 2008

A message to challenge Christians on Australia Day: Australia’s day of remembrance and celebration of their nation’s foundation and history.

God Bless Australia Psalm 33:10-12 "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed [is] the nation whose God [is] the LORD; [and] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Content In A Discontent World

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

A Christian can show Christ by living content in a world of Discontentment. However, many have become just like the discontent world.

Living Content in a Discontented World Phil 4:12 Doing without I read where a preacher said, "I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into discontentment." But there’s an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009

Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 14 – 23

Luke 11: 14 – 23 Shine Jesus Shine “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beginning Again Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 3, 2011

Have you ever wished you could go back and start over? You can begin again by entrusting your life into the Master’s hands. You can begin again by allowing God to shape your life by His skilled, purposeful, and loving hands.

JEREMIAH 18:1-6 BEGINNING AGAIN The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord saying, (2) “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” (3) Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. (4) But the vessel that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2011

Jesus was thankful: 1. for the Father’s revelation (Matt 11:25-26). 2. for the Father’s resources (Matt 26:26-28). 3. for His relationship with the Father (John 11:39-42).

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart Matt 11:25-26, Matt 26:26-28, John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 20, 2011 *In 2009, Mary and I got to go to my 40th high school reunion. One of the best parts of that trip back to Georgia was eating breakfast with Gary & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012

A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Chameleon Christianity Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 1, 2012

The concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. Paul was writing to a church that had a numerous amount of challenges similar to those that the church in America is dealing with today. We are t

One of my memorable pets growing up was a Chameleon. I loved the idea that it would change colors to adapt to the environment that it was in. It eventually died but the concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. • Paul was writing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Kicked Out Of Church – So What! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 16: 1 - 11

John 16: 1 - 11 Kicked out of church – So What! 1 “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 And these things they will do to you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

By My Spirit, Saith The Lord

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

By My Spirit, Saith the Lord

By My Spirit, Saith the Lord The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Power The Holy Ghost is the Power of God The church may be Principled but do we have Power? Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Slaves By Law – Family Through Faith

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the privileges of sonship to God that we have through Jesus.

The 1860’s were hard years in MO. Being a “border state,” the civilians of MO were often the victims of abuses by both Union and Confederate troops, not to mention the number of looters who just roamed the countryside and took advantage of the general disarray of the country. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Haters

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014

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Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist