Sermons on Disfigurement:

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell Me The Truth! Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell me the truth!

Galatians 4:12-20 Tell Me The Truth! Intro – * Friends are like good health; you don’t realize what a gift they are until you lose them. * Friends are only friends if they are willing to tell you the truth. Otherwise, they are just mere acquaintances. * Sadly though, some people don’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Deal With The Law?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006

This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksful Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2005

We need times of Thanksgiving to give balance to all the times we face criticism and complaints.

Thankful Living 2 Corinthians 9:11-15 Aren’t you glad we have annual Thanksgiving celebrations? For one thing you can get all the great food you would ever want. You can also watch all the football you would ever want to see. It is also a time to get together with your family and relatives and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Road To The Wilderness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Second sermon for Lent 2006

(The introduction to this sermon was dramatic reading from the Lenten Series, ‘The Lenten Road,’ published by The Center for Creative Communication for the Parish. © 2004) (1) Look at this photo for a moment. It’s magnificent! It’s majestic! It’s appealing! It’s warm! It’s sunny! What a beautiful ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2006

If I had been Jesus, I would have shown the men on the road to Emmaus my scars and proved I had risen from the dead... but Jesus didn’t do that. Why?

OPEN: For the past few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the topic of CSI-Jerusalem. We’re Crime Scene Investigators…or more specifically “Cross Scene Investigators”. The following story is true. And while it is somewhat morbid it serves to illustrate what I want to say this morning. Several years ago ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007

’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School For Saul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004

After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Think "Fast"!

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 9, 2008

Jesus taught about fasting as if it were something his listeners regularly did. It is assumed that we will practice fasting too. What are the mechanics of it and why should we do it?

THINK “FAST”! You all broke something this morning. You may not know it but you did – you broke something. Some of us have night snack, while others don’t eat anything between supper and a certain meal the next morning. That time between eating in the evening and eating in the morning is actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Mennonite

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Modern Family God’s Way 4 - Husbands Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

Human wisdom fails to understand the importance of God'y Fathers.

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 4 - HUSBANDS Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 1. One of the great passages on Marriage and the role of the husband is Ephesians 5:22 – 33. 2. The wisdom of God shared in this passage was like nothing ever conceived by men and women before it was delivered by God. 3. No ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 5, 2013

Let’s not just learn what God says. Let’s Just Do it! You haven't really learned the Word until you live the Word. We often are hearers of the Word and not doers. We learn and teach God’s Word more than obeying it ourselves.

Opening illustration: A church had a new pastor who preached the same sermon every Sunday. When people started complaining, he told the congregation, “I’ll preach a new sermon when you act on this one.” That pastor’s statement reminds me of the words of the apostle James: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Backsliding?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational