Sermons on Disobedient Believer:

Life In The Blender Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Much of family life is spent in the blender. How do we keep our familes intact during the chop and mix cycles.

Much of life is lived out in the Blender. We find ourselves whirling through the days at differing speeds depending upon what it will take to conform us into the likeness of Christ. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree, God has entrusted us as parents to assure that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Papa's Missing! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” Here’s what Papa means to the family!

Papa’s Missing That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” National surveys indicate that the younger generations are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Birth To Something

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you… Gal 4:19 (NKJV) Today is Mother’s Day – a day that we set aside to give honor to our mothers. Of course, this is the command of the Bible for every day of the year – most of us probably don’t do it enough. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Little Words Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 24, 2008

’Thou shalt not kill’ - What it does and does not mean, with info. on INTENTIONAL killing [homicide, suicide, infanticide], INDIRECT killing, and INWARD killing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Little Words Exodus 20:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4LittleWords.html “Thou shalt not kill.” In the Heb., lit. “Thou shalt do no murder” To be the shortest verse in the OT it sure has a lot of meaning and application behind it. To fully understand we need to look first at what it does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Worshipper Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

What are the ways we can express worship to God?

The way of a worshiper We worship through Music – Psalm 110:2 We worship through Prayer - Luke 2:36-37 We worship through sacrifice - Isa 19:21 We worship through serving - Luke 4:8 We worship through obedience – Romans 12:1 Slide Intro Last week we spoke of the Way of Worship, What exactly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frail Frames Forecast Future Fixedness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 28, 2008

David was so true when he said that we are made of dust; likewise, he was true when he said that God is aware of our earthly/dust made bodies. God, in His wisdom has made it possible that once we lay down our dust made bodies, we can inherit a new body.

PSALMS 103:14 FRAIL FRAMES FORECAST FUTURE FIXEDNESS I. FRAME: A. Finite. B. Frail. C. Fleeting. II. FACTS: A. Full. B. Formative. C. Failings. III. FUTURE: A. Freedom. B. Fellowship. C. Fixedness. The mystery of the human body is still just that: a mystery. Although doctors, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-114

Denomination: Methodist

The Gentle Helper

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Walking with Christ’s help (rest) – He’ll carry the burden!

Monkey on My Back Scene: Person walking around with monkey hanging on their back. Character: Person holding monkey Props: Monkeys that can hang (labels such as finances, marriage, etc.) Character: “What am I going to do? I am so tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I still have a job to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go For The Gold!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008

It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Horatio Spafford and Phillip Bliss, the two men who wrote words and music to "It is well with my soul."

It is well with my Soul: Bliss and Spafford So far we have looked at Hymn Writers like Martin Luther, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, John Newton, William Cowper, Fanny Crosby, and Ira Sankey. We have discovered, that these great hymn writers of the 1700’s and 1800’s changed the style of music that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awesome God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Lions' Den

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Be Our Top Priorities?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008

Making sure our priorities are in the right place

What should be our top priorities? Deuteronomy 10:12, 13 De 10:12 ¶ And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13 To keep the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 12, 2008

How is your Love for God seen in your life?

September 14, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:5 Subject: Loving God Title: Because He First Loved Me Last week I spoke to you about letting your love for others be manifest in your flesh. If we are ever going to impact the world for Christ they have to know that the church cares about ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God