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Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009

This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Check It Out"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2009

Do people see Jesus in us?

John 1:43-51 “Check It Out!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org John Mellencamp has a song on his album, Lonesome Jubilee, which I think speaks to the human condition pretty well. The song is called: Check It Out. Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

The Audacity Of Faith - Inauguration Week

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2009

Talk about ‘change we can believe in’--you’ll never be more changed than when you believe in the real Messiah, Jesus Christ, and when you have the audacity to place your faith in ‘That One’. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

The Audacity of Faith Daniel 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AudacityOfFaith.html On Tuesday we will inaugurate a new President. It is truly historic, and I don’t mind saying that I’m still proud to be an American, and proud of the progress we have made toward racial equality. I’m not rooting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Overwhelming, Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Reconciling Love

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 16, 2008

God loves His children in spite of their sin.

Title: God’s Overwhelming, Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Reconciling Love For His Children Text: Hosea 3:1-5 Theme: God loves His children in spite of their sin. Introduction The most destructive force in the entire universe is the unbridled wrath of God. The Bible uses anthropopathic (from the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God .... Again

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

In this message I am focusing on the great Christian heritage we have in America and pleading for a return to ur roots as a nation.

“One Nation Under God .... Again!” Psalm 33:12-22 This morning I want us to begin with a history lesson. In November of 1620 the first pilgrims arrived in this country. They arrived in a sailboat that was about 25 ft. wide and 100 ft long. They landed on the east coast in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

End Time Instruction

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010

There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Arrogant Branches? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 4, 2010

If we believe in Jesus Christ and His church, then we are to continue to depend and be spiritually nourished by Jesus Christ and nothing else.

Let me start with a question. Can a person become a citizen of the United States then ignore, even hate, the founding fathers of this country?? It’s happening now isn’t it? Because of secular humanism, which started with Darwin in the early 1900s, and because the word “God” can not be found in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Refiner’s Fire

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2009

Advent #2 - What to do about the heat in your life

1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

What About Him?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2010

There are so many distractions to following Jesus. John's gospel shows us a final example of how to deal with these at the very end of his gospel.

John 21:18-23 Lord, What About Him? Riding the Inner City buses is an educational experience. One thing you learn early on is this: What you do for one you have to do for all. (That is, if you want any peace). There’s a standard of fairness and interconnectedness that is embedded in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The first in a short series on 1st Thessalonians. This introductory sermon gives some background into the purpose of the epistle and talks about the true work of God in the Thessalonian Christians lives.

A True Work of God Text: 1st Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, in case you couldn’t tell, we are going to be going through the book of 1st Thessalonians in our evening services. This is an interesting book. It talks of God’s truth, it teaches on morality, faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

When we face a fierce storm, we shall see a fabulous sunrise.

It was evening of that same day. Jesus said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." After sending the people away, they took Jesus with them in a boat. It was the same boat He used when He taught them. Other little boats went along with them. A bad wind storm came up. The waves were coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Your God-Given Role In Marriage

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 19, 2009

Focus on Your God-given Role in Marriage 1) Wives submit to your husband. 2) Husbands love your wife.

I don’t suppose it’s easy coaching peewee football. Every kid who shows up for tryouts wants to be quarterback or running back. No one wants to play on the offensive line where you’ll be treated like a human bowling pin and for what? Offensive linemen rarely score touchdowns. But of course if you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran