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When Daddy Changed Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

Jacob’s change by God prepared Joseph to be able to face the trials that were coming.

Intro. Gen 30:24-25 The Birth of the Favorite Son! I want to begin a series on Joseph. But in doing so, I want to look at his very beginning as we journey into his life. To do that, we must begin with Jacob. Joseph was just a young man at this time. But Daddy was about to be changed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Name

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2010

Brit Hume of Fox News got it right: No one says "What in Allah's name is going on?" No one texts "OMB" for "Oh My Buddha." Because only Jesus' name has the power and punch behind it to matter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Only Name Acts 4:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyName.html Acts 4:12 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Jesus. It's the only name people take in vain. The only name people swear by. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Was A Man Like Us!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 26, 2009

God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Sermon: “God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things” I was looking at our lectionary readings for today and one verse stood out and that was from the New Testament reading from the book of James. That’s why we didn’t have a Gospel reading today And it is the verse where James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

One Out Of Ten

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 8, 2009

A Thanksgiving sermon from Luke 17:11-19. I want to credit Matt Chandler of the Village Church for ideas from "The Art of Remembrance" and Robert Massey of Christ Church for the bulk of this sermon from "Where Are the Nine?"

Dakota Community Church October 11, 2009 One Out of Ten Where are the other nine? Good morning everyone and welcome to this favorite holiday celebration Sunday - Thanksgiving! The cool crisp early morning air, the leaves crunching underfoot on a walk through the park, the smell of roasting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 23, 2005

At the end of time, heaven and earth will be united in Christ

New Jerusalem Rev 21:2 09/25/05 2362 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Revelation, chapter 21, and follow along as I read v2. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Amen. The word of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005

Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 35 – 41

Mark 4: 35 – 41 The Perfect Storm 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Principles

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 12, 2012

There is a price to pay for the manifest presence of God which can release miracles, signs, and wonders and which can transform our communities with the power of God. None of this can be a reality without praying and spending time with the Lord. We are li

Prayer Principles Prayer is simply communicating with God. This can be through spoken words, written words, tongues, meditation, or song. God desires us to talk to Him and prayer is one way of doing so. Prayer is not for us to selfishly ask God for things, but to honor and glorify God by spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Can You Dig It

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

God is ready to dig you out of ever bondage, set back, andstruggle to allow you to walk into freedom.

CAN YOU DIG IT? GET YOUR SHOVEL JUST TO LET THE DEVIL KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING OUT. YOU ARE GETTING READY TO DIG YOUR WAY OUT. YOU ARE GOING TO DIG YOUR WAY OUT OF POVERTY, YOU ARE GOING TO DIG YOUR WAY OUT OF DEPRESSION, DIG YOUR WAY OUT OF DESPAIR, AND DIG YOUR WAY OUT, DIG YOUR WAY OUT OF EVERY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Chose Poorly Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 21, 2011

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 9

Isaiah 31: 1 – 0 He Chose Poorly 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the LORD! 2 Yet He also is wise and will bring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 23 through 38

Luke 3: 23 – 38 All In The Family 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph, 25 the son of Mattathiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Career Change Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 1 through 11

Luke 5: 1 – 11 Career Change 1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel