Sermons on Digging Deep:

Forget Me Not

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

Remembering the Lord in a world that wants to forget Him

INTRODUCTION: 1. Deuteronomy 6:12 is an important warning to us a. Of course it was issued to Israel b. “Don’t forget the Lord who brought you out of Egypt” c. So often we forget those who have done good things for us d. Judges 2:10 is the usual end result of such actions when we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heart Beats With Glory For Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS’ HEART BEATS WITH GLORY FOR US!

Jesus Heart beats with Glory for us John 17 INTRODUCTION Shane Falco Glory Quote Shane Falco: I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn’t be our style. [pause while everybody is in the huddle] Shane Falco: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Looking Back Or Ahead

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

Your past cannot be your past until you let go of it.

Looking Back or Ahead Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. I trust and pray that you had a wonderful Christmas filled with the rich blessings of the Lord and you had a special day with family and friends. We are so thrilled to have each one of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justified Freely

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2011

Ask me why I love my wife and I'll have laundry list of reasons she's lovable. But Jesus loved me while I was yet a sinner. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Justified Freely Romans 3:24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustifiedFreely.html Justified = just as if I'd never sinned A one time event that happens at the moment of salvation. Sanctified = an ongoing process of growing in the Lord. Righteousness breaks down along the above lines... Imputed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Comfortable Or Conformable Series

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009

Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fitness Guide For The Weary Soul (I'm Pooped)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

Are you tired? We can find our strength in God!

“Fitness Guide for the Weary Soul” As summer vacations go… this vacation was nothing glamorous. It didn’t have the ZING of Disney World. It didn’t have the WOW of the Grand Canyon. But it was a trip that important to make. After several years away, the young family was going back “home” to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil Plan, God’s Plan!

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 3, 2012

Jesus came to give us Life and that more abundantly.

The Devil plan, God’s plan! John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (AMP) The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walks Like A Duck, Talks Like A Duck Must Be A Duck

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Mar 6, 2014

1John 4: 1 - 3 tells us not to believe every spirit but to test them. How do we do this? This teaching addresses this question

1 John 4: 1 – 3 I read passages like this and I can feel the accountability God places on me. Then I begin to feel small so many people seem so much more knowledgeable than I when it comes to scripture and God’s word. How am I supposed to know? I have listened to many different ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Vineyard

When Jesus Is The Adversary

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 19, 2017

A look at a challenging passage that indicates that when we refuse Jesus as Savior He will become our Adversary at judgment.

- These verses seem out of place. Why would Jesus end what He was saying here with talk about going to court? It doesn’t really seem to have much to do with the points He’s just made. - When that happens (and it happens at multiple places in the gospels), the temptation is to either presume that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:58-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Communication

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

The Japanese word mokusatsu, which translates as either “to ignore” or “to withhold comment.”

The Power of Communication OPENING: THE POWER OF PERCEPTION At the end of World War II the Allies sent a message to the Japanese demanding surrender. The Japanese responded with the word mokusatsu, which translates as either “to ignore” or “to withhold comment.” It is said that the Japanese ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Review And Renew

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016

A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 6 in our Galatians series exploring chapter 3 on Abraham's faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Father Abraham” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul carries the right credentials 1:1-2:14 Apostle, taught personally by Christ Himself II. Paul Teaches the Correct Concept of the Gospel of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018

3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal