Sermons on Dry Bones Live Again:

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

A look at the 9th Commandment dealing with the source of lies, the seriousness of lying and the solution to lying.

INTRODUCTION A pastor announced one Sunday that next Sunday he was going to preach on lying. And as preparation for the message he wanted the congregation to read the 17th chapter of Mark. The next Sunday the preacher began by asking those who read the 17th chapter of Mark to raise their hands. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 24, 2004

Four anchors that can help wither the storms of life.

Introduction: A few years ago I was called to the hospital. A young lady in our church was 9 months pregnant and was about to have her baby but something was wrong. When I got there I found out that just the night before she sensed something was wrong. She went to the hospital. She had had good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Take A Look At God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004

When you think of God, who or what do you think of? This sermon encourages the hearers to take a fresh look at the God of all creation.

“Let’s Take a Look at God” Zeph. 3:17 INTRO – When you think of God, who or what do you think of? What is your favorite name for Him? - Father - Lord - God - Savior - Redeemer Tonight, I want us to take a look at God. Not that we have never done this before, but let’s just gaze upon Him one ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Rubber Meets The Road - Love

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

THE MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT EVER PREACHED was the Cross of Christ, But Today, we are going to discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER ASKED, under the title "Where the Rubber Meets The Road."

WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD: LOVE TEXT: Luke 10:25-37; I Cor. 13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Read Poem, "Just Next To Me." Just Next To Me Our preacher sure did pour it on, But he just let me be. He took the starch all out of them That sat just next to me. You should have heard the things he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003

Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Orthodox Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49

Denomination: Congregational

Preparing For War

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THere is the war which is fought physically. We can see the enemy, we can plan attacks and counter attacks. But there is an enemy unseen, he has been at war with God since the beginning. He has picked his fight with us. Are we prepared for war?

Preparing for War 2 Chronicles 20:1-19 Listening to the news these days can be very confusing. Listening to this newscaster or this editorial, or this broadcast it is hard to see who is right and who is wrong. One time Mother Teresa was asked to join an anti-war rally, being a peace-loving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence In The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003

We can have confidence in the Holy Ghost, and when we do it will be evidenced by the following three facts.

Confidence in the Holy Ghost Text John 14:12 Intro: The Christian should always be ready to give an answer as to what he believes in and why. Christians for far to long have been walking on eggshells, worried that one is going to break any moment. Illus: Peter said: “Be ready always to give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's First Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003

This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Way To The Holy One

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 26, 2004

An outline from the first three chapters of the book of Leviticus on how to approach the Holy One.

The Way to the Holy One By Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com The book of Leviticus is a fascinating book. It is divided into two main sections. In chapters 1-10, we find the Way to the Holy One. In chapters 11-27, we find the Way of Holiness. In the first part we find a God who says, ¡§I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Reality".

Series: Reality [#1] FEAR FACTOR 1 John 4:18 Introduction: What are you scared of? How about rats? Roaches? Snakes? Spiders? Lightning? Satan knows the effect of fear upon a Christian and will use that as often as it will work. Satan will use it to hinder your Christian walk. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming

Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004

A thought shared in a sermon format.

Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time To Tear Down The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 10, 2004

The Sermon assures of victory over the forces of evil.

In our text, Jesus used the terms gates and hell to refer to the powers of evil forces and the physical death. Jesus taught his followers that they were to confront the gates of hell. Christ spoke these words in Caesarea Phillippi, a pagan city that was filled with moral corruption. History ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist