Sermons on Dust Of The Ground:

Getting Back On Courseq Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 26, 2001

Sin does not necessarily destroy our hopes of a victorious life nor does it disqualify us from receiving the best that God has for us..

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Getting Back on Course Three weeks ago, when I started this series on "Navigating the New Year", my purpose was to try and encourage you to get everything out of the year 2001 that the Lord had for you. My desire was not to preach a series of fluffy, feel good, fruitless ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 8, 2001

We must understand who we are as fallen man to understand our need and dependency on God. "What is Man" borrows several quotes from the Chineese martyr Dr. Yu.

What is Man? 9-9-01 Psalm 8, Genesis 2:7, 3:1-6 The Psalmist David while considering the wonder of the night sky and its myriad’s of stars asked, “What is man that you are mindful or him or the son of man that you should visit him?” The NIV translates that last part “care for him.” Today more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let The Good Become The Enemy Of The Best; Let It Go!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 21, 2002

We do many good things. When we let them get in the way of the best things the good becomes the enemy of the best.

February 24, 2002 1I don¡¦t want you to forget, dear brothers and sisters, what happened to our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. God guided all of them by sending a cloud that moved along ahead of them, and he brought them all safely through the waters of the sea on dry ground. 2As followers ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006

An example of Extravagant worship in spirit and in truth

Apprenticing Under the Master March 26, 2006 Extravagant Love for Jesus Mark 14:1-11 Kevin putting up sign for Faith Have you ever done something extravagant for love? Jesus tells the woman at the well that “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Here we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Fool Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 2

THE FOOL (PSALMS 14) A college student was in a philosophy class, where a class discussion about whether or not God exists was in progress. The professor had the following logic: “Has anyone in this class heard God?” Nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class touched God?” Again, nobody spoke. “Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 3, 2006

How do we know that the bible is a factual document of hsitory and what difference does that make?

“Decoding the Past” Can the Bible be Trusted? May 7, 2006 Introduction: Today we are starting a three part series dealing with some serious issues being raised in our culture. For a couple of years now the book “The Davinci Code” has been a national best seller and has sparked controversies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Known Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Often feeling alone in the universe, we ask does heaven care; Psalm 139 and the story of Hagar assures us that God sees us and cares.

2nd after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Second Sunday after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Woe, Dispair And Agony On End Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006

One of a series of sermons on Psalms, this one takes a look at Psalms of Lament.

Woe, Despair And Agony On End Delivered on January 29, 2006 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 69:1-16 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006

This is a brief look at the evidence for the resurrection, is it fact or fiction?

The resurrection! 1Cor 15:1-12, History is vital to who we are, it gives meaning and purpose to life. It effects all our lives whether we choose to ignore it or embrace it. We are all part of history and each one of us will leave an indelible stamp upon it to some extent! People certainly effect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lord You Have Known Me

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

We live in a hurry=up world where people often suffer in silence, thinking no one notices or cares; we need a better view – a vision such as Hagar affirmed, the God of My Vision who hears me.

2nd after Epiphany Year B LORD you have known me you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Prayer Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

One Thing

Contributed by Christopher Humby on Apr 4, 2007

Often there is only ONE THING which God wants us to work on to bring us closer to Him.

One Thing… Intro: Movie=> City Slickers staring Billy Crystal City Slickers is a movie about three men who are in search for “the meaning of life”. Each year, these three friends get together and go on a manly adventure This year they had decided to take a trip to an actual working ranch and help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Monkey Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

More Than A Monkey: A Thoughtful Yet Incomplete Attempt, In Less Than 30 Minutes, To Address Questions Of Creation, Evolution, And The Origins Of The Universe And Why Such Questions Have Any Relevancy Or Importance In A Community Of Hurting People Stumbl

More Than A Monkey: A Thoughtful Yet Incomplete Attempt, In Less Than 30 Minutes, To Address Questions Of Creation, Evolution, And The Origins Of The Universe And Why Such Questions Have Any Relevancy Or Importance In A Community Of Hurting People Stumbling Towards Christlikeness In The Power Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist