Sermons on Evil Behavior:

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excited About Life - Sold On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

1- Jesus will increase your joy 2- Jesus will empower your life 3- Jesus will enrich your mind

INTRO.- ILL.- Monday, August 16th. The Graceland vigil marked 33 years since Elvis death. Elvis admirers from around the world descended on Elvis former home Sunday night to attend an annual candlelight vigil and procession that ran into Monday morning. CAN YOU IMAGINE STANDING IN LINE ALL NIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering 9/12

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 10, 2010

We’ve returned to the 9/10 mentality, but God wants us to go back to 9/12 and how we woke up different that day. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Remembering 9/12 Psalm 46 Free PowerPoint and more at- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Remembering912.html Yesterday was 9/11, and today is 9/12. This weekend we remembered 9/11 for the 9th time, as we should. But I believe God wants us to remember 9/12, and how we woke up different that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

There is a comfort in knowing Jesus. A comfort zone that is indescribable and satisfying, fulfilling and complete. In this 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer is dealing with our ethics, Christian ethics, and he focuses on sexual purity, satisfaction

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FOSAKE YOU Hebrews 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION As has already been stated by the many preachers who have mounted this pulpit before me, the Book of Hebrews could be titled, "The Preeminence of Jesus Christ," for indeed, Jesus Christ is superior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

When Your Flight Has Been Delayed

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

This is frustrating to us, because somewhere in our psyche we believe that if we do everything we’re supposed to do, everything is going to happen like it’s supposed to happen! This delay does not occur based on anything you may or may not have done.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III WHEN YOUR FLIGHT HAS BEEN DELAYED Exodus 3:7-10 INTRODUCTION Nothing is as frustrating in the life of the traveler, than to: Pack your bags...on time, Get in your car...on time, Leave your house...on time, Arrive at the airport...on time, To be at the appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A 9/11 Sermon

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 28, 2010

Today is September 12th here in Sydney, which means that in the USA it is September 11th - around 4.30pm in the afternoon if you live on the West Coast and 7.30pm if you live on the East Coast, and somewhere in between those times if you live somewhere in

And you'll have to excuse me from departing from my normal format of simply focusing on one of our scheduled readings for today, as you'll have to forgive me for focusing on the anniversary of an event that took place nine years ago on the other side of the world and hence, some might suppose, had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Cast Down, Scattered Down, Sent Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2009

World Hunger Sunday: God’s judgment will come on a people whose consumption habits oppress others and whose patriotism masks greed. But God will continue to send blessings on a people who will invest more in others.

The laws of physics say that what goes up must come down. You pitch a rock into the air and right away it comes down with a thud. Hendricks throws a football in a long arc out over the New York Giant defenders and knows that it will come down, he hopes into the hands of Monk or Clark or Sanders who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Jesus is Lord, and I want to know Him, more and more every day. What about you?

We’ve been moving through the book of Philippians and are halfway through the letter now. Paul writes this letter while in prison for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. I’d like us to watch a short clip of Paul as he addresses the church. Watch and listen to him as he reminds us of Who it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Types

Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009

Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Green Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2009

The Green decorations of Christmas speak of the promise of life in a season of barren trees and gloomy skies. The birth of Christ also speaks of that promise.

OPEN: Someone has developed a personality test based on how you decorate for Christmas: • If you have nothing but multicolored lights on your tree – you’re an extrovert. • If you only use white lights – you’re the type who asks his guests to remove their shoes at the front door. • But if you use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Nations Under God Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

God planned that all nations would be under God. We are all brothers and sisters and need to start acting like it.

Who really founded North America? Did you know that every country in the world was ultimately founded by a descendant of Noah? Every person who ever lived since the flood ultimately comes from the Ark. Europeans, which we all are if we have white skin, came from the line of Japheth and it was the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

The Secret Of Being Content

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009

Paul said in Philippians 4:12 that he learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret too.

THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT Philippians 4:12 INTRODUCTION: Fisherman story from Nelson’s ill. Pg. 146. I’m going to be talking today about contentment. In Philippians 4:12 Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret as well. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Yup - I’m The One"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

“Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at the value of human life.

I Am Not An Accident In Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” – he makes a profound statement. He says, “You are not an accident. … Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational