Sermons on Enjoyment:

The Fears Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible says that perfect love casts out fear, and that God does not give us a spirit of fear. Dozens of times we are told not to fear. On the other hand, we are told to fear the Lord.

It was on Oct. 30, 1938 at 8 P. M. when about 6 million people across the United States were listening to the radio. Orson Wells on The Mercury Theatre Of The Air presented the War Of The Worlds. Dance music was suddenly interrupted with a flash news story. "A series of gas explosions has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Shipping Out Shame Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The paradox is that the only way we can get back to Paul's position of not being ashamed of the Gospel is to add to our lives shame for all that is not the Gospel. We need to be embarrassed by all of the false gospels of our day.

It is on the highest interest level to hear of people's most embarrassing moments. Jane Wyman tells of hers. She was preparing for very important guests and she put a note on the guest towels that she had so carefully selected. The note read, "If you use these I will murder you." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Meaningful Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2023

If you want to find meaning in your work, don’t work for posterity or profit. Instead, work for the Lord.

Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a panda named Po who desperately wants to learn kung fu. His father, though, wants him to take over the family business someday. In one scene, Po is late coming down the stairs from his room, where he was working on his kung fu moves, to work in his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, John 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Two Paths

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 13, 2024

Introduction to Psalms and a choice with two paths in life

The Two Paths Psalm 1 Good morning. Most of us here this morning, have heard of the metaphor, a "Fork in the road". Of course, while driving there are actual forks in the road, where one road splits into two. The metaphor of a "Fork in the road" can refer to a time when someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Colors Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

One thing is for sure, heaven will be the most colorful place we will ever be. The light of God will bring out every color the mind of God can conceive. It is always light, and never night, and this means never ending color and beauty.

Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. The painter replied, "Lady, there ain't no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

God Manifest To The World

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

While I was in the Navy, one of the duty stations I was assigned to was a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser out of Alameda, California.

While I was in the Navy, one of the duty stations I was assigned to was a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser out of Alameda, California. One of the many duties I was assigned was "I" division officer, responsible for coordinating the indoctrination of personnel who recently reported for duty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Raise Your Kids Without Loosing Their Respect Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Ephesians 6:4 Sermon: How to Raise Your Kids without Loosing Their Respect. For the past month and a half, we’ve been looking at the Word of God for advice on how to build a happy and healthy home. And a happy and healthy home needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Purity Curse Word Of Modern America

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005

One of the most underused and undervalued Christian principles in America is the Principle of purity. It is counted as more of a curse word than an ideal god has for us today.

Intro: One of the most underused and undervalued Christian principles in America is the Principle of purity. It is counted as more of a curse word than and ideal that God has for us today. From our daily bread. After a violent storm one night, a large tree, which over the years had become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crave

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 3, 2003

A message for new members to encourage them to aggressively pursue the Word of God.

You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3, NLT) Introduction What a clear and concise message! It simply says that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: Boldly Going...

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

Another from a series on the book of Acts.

Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Mennonite

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003

We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Reservoir Of Resources In The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2004

Nine Ways that the Spirit helps maximize the contribution of the laity in your fellowship.

The Rich Reservoir of Resources in the Laity (Matt 9:36-38) Illustration:Dwight L. Moody was greatly moved by a lay preacher’s statement that the world has yet to see what God can do through a person fully yielded to Him. Because an attitude of submission is far more important than outward ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004

This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Please, Please God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities.

Text: Romans 15:1-4 (NIV) Prayer: As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities. The question is – Are you weak, or are you strong? For the sake of the discussion, lets say you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God