Sermons on Engagements:

On The Tree, Not Under It

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Eve sermon

On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready To Conquer Your Canaan? Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

The 4th in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 5:1-13 Title: Are You Ready To Conquer Your Canaan Date: January 4, 2004 Introduction: The very first verse of this chapter tells us that the heathen nations in Canaan saw the powerful manner in which the Lord brought His children through the Jordan, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Did They Do To Deserve That?

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

When disaster strikes, the question is not ’what did they do to deserve that?’. The question is - ’What am I going to do about it?’

Luke 13: 1-9 What did they do to deserve that? We have had another week of disaster. Once again we’ve seen large numbers of people killed and maimed, most particularly in the awful disaster at Madrid. At once again we might ask the question ’what on earth have they done to deserve that?’. And it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus Christ is God in human form.

TEXT: John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” MAIN POINT: Jesus Christ is God in human form. TALKING POINTS: 1. Briefly this morning, we are going to take a brief look at the central figure of our faith. I think that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002

Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection And New Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Help, I've Misplaced My Love!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2005

7 Areas of Misplaced Love: Love of SELF, Love of MONEY, Love of PRAISE, Love of the WORLD, Love of PLEASURE, Love of DARKNESS, and Love LOST. Great scriptures for each. PowerPoints at website.

Help, I’ve Misplaced My Love! John 13:1 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MisplacedLove.html Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What About Divorce And Remarriage?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

A thorough Outline on the New Testament teaching concerning divorce and remarriage, and the responsibilities of divorcees and the church.

Christian Principles Governing Divorce and Remarriage I. Divorce and remarriage and the New Testament A. What did Jesus say? ( Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:2-12, Luke 16:18) B. What did Paul say? (Romans 7:1-4, I Corinthians 7:10-28) C. Principles directly learned from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 7:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

Yes Lord!

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

This is my May devotional for my leadership team that examines the need for our obedience and faith to Christ’s calling.

Yes Lord Matthew 9:27-31 Leadership Board Devotional May 13, 2003 Introduction John Newton had received from the Lord some almost unbelievable answers to his petitions, and so he often engaged in "large asking." In support of this practice he would frequently tell the story of a man who asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Revival-Light The Fire! (Ezekiel) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions and lethargy. CHURCH, IT IS TIME FOR REVIVAL!

Revival–Light the Fire (The Revival of Ezekiel) Ezekiel 37:1–14 INTRODUCTION The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions and lethargy. CHURCH, IT IS TIME FOR REVIVAL! 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman And The Waterpot

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew.

THE WOMAN AND HER WATERPOT John 4:1 -- 30 No one could deal with people the way Jesus did. No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew. The Lord was and is the greatest psychologist. Jesus encountered all kinds of people. I can’t help but to contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, The Gift Of God's Love

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004

Only Jesus can bring inner peace and harmony to our lives.

Peace, the Gift of God’s Love Isa. 26:1-4 INTRO.: Few will argue with the statement peace is one of man’s constant quests in this life. We’ve tried many ways to achieve peace, even going to war. Yet, all our efforts seem futile and the world is armed and ready for war. We are engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Miracles For? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

1st in series "Miracles in Matthew. Looks at the purpose of miracles in Jesus ministry and today.

Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus using a ministry of Miracles as advertisement for the message of salvation. The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth that he had come to them with a "demonstration of the Spirit’s power (1 Cor. 2:4)." Miracles are a wonderful thing but Miracles are ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warfare Prayer For Missionarires

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

Explains the benefits and importance of praying for our missionaries--in light of the spiritual nature of the battle we fight.

Warfare Prayer for Missionaries I. We are commanded to pray for those who share the Gospel with others. Luke 11:2, “He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” A. Prayer is the source of workers. Luke 10:2, “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God