Sermons on Evil Speaking:

The Midian Well

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 4, 2008

A road To Recovery from Sin

The Midian Well EXODUS CHAPTER 2 :11-25 INTRODUCTION It’s strange some time how an obscure piece of scripture hidden away in an epic story such as this can come to the aid of a sad old sinner like me but I guess at that time, the most challenging time of my Christian walk, it helped me get back on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

God Save The King Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008

What are you placing your hope in? Are you placing your hope and trust in a person? This week we’re starting a series titled Election 2008. As America prepares to elect a new president in the next few days, what are you looking for?

How in the world did we get to this point? Do you ever find yourself asking that question? I do. When I see some of the craziness that’s going on in our nation, I ask it. When I see congress hard at work blaming everybody else for the problems they’ve caused, I ask it. When I listen to average ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Decision Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2008

1.) God forgives sin. 2.) God judges sin. 3.) He allows us to choose: Pardon or Punishment - God gave both Jericho and Ai to Israel, but He did it in very different ways. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

The Valley of Decision Joshua 8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ValleyOfDecision.html [read vv. 1-3] The children of Israel are in the process of claiming their Canaan, or Promised Land. But their biggest challenge is that people already live there, and they are wicked. God has given them claim ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Easter

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

I want to try and show us today that the word “Easter” has nothing at all to do with the resurrection of Jesus, in fact Easter is another word for the pagan goddess [ASHTEROTH] that we read about in the O.T.

ACTS. 12:1-4 EASTER 3-22-08 Well as we all know tomorrow is the Sunday that we recognize the “resurrection” of our wonderful Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, let me say that most people the world over refer to this day as “Easter”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Personality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2008

Many people have problems understanding God’s Spirit. Is He a "He"? Is He part of a "trinity"? Does He even have a purpose in my life?

OPEN: A missionary named Herbert Jackson who told of being given car that wouldn’t start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them give his car push to get it started. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God Or Enjoy Life...is This Our Choice? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 4 in first John series

Love God or Enjoy Life – Is this our choice? Turn with me this morning to 1 John 2:15-17. Slide Last week we finished reading about the encouragement that John was giving to different maturity segments of the church. He knew that life is difficult sometimes and wanted to point out a few things to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 13, 2007

What does the Tabernacle represent? Was its design important? What does the lampstand signify?

A better sanctuary Last time we took a quick overview of the Tabernacle and what it represented. We saw that it was exquisitely and lovingly made using lots of gold and silver. The main purpose, however, was not to create a thing of physical beauty, but to illustrate God’s relationship with His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace In Simple Terms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 15, 2007

Easy to understand expository sermon on God’s Amazing Grace utilizing the key words in Ephesians 2:4-7.

We’re in the series, "Be Contagious!" Those of us who know Christ want others to know Him too! We want to be contagious with the Good News about Jesus! One of the most contagious truths associated with the Good News about Jesus is the message of God’s grace! Grace is God’s favor. God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

The Bible doesn’t offer a Buffet. The Bible presents ONE God and ONE way to be saved. Some people accept that as truth. Others want to find something else on the buffet table...

Why> Series # 6 Why> Jesus Luke 9: 18-25 Scripture Reading: Luke 9:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been to a really good buffet? It’s the kind of restaurant I like to go to when you have a big group of people because everyone can get what they want. They can go down the line and pick and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that trusts God in all situations.

Foolproof November 19, 2006 Trusting Faith – James 1:5-12 Review: Last week we started into a series on James entitled – Foolproof. I asked if anyone here had perfected the Christian life – and much to my surprise no one claimed to be perfect. Imagine That! Note: James, the brother of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 25, 2007

This study will encourage the Christian to get to know God in a more intimate way; And mature in faith

KNOWING GOD Ephesians 1:15-23 1. (15-16) Paul’s statement of prayer and declaration of thanksgiving. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do no cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: When Paul hears of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual House: Peter And The Stones Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 27, 2007

We don’t rid ourselves of vices to build a spiritual house, God has cast aside that old life, that’s old news. You are being built into a holy place, not as a guest, but as a worshiper.

Os Guinness tells a story of an experience in a Pyrenean village. A farmer had tied an enormous load of wood onto the back of a donkey. However hard the farmer whipped the animal, it could only stumble along, getting progressively slower and slower, until it sank down in exhaustion under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 5, 2007

We can recognize the finished work of God in creation and His Sabbath rest as a foreshadow of Christ’s finished work on the cross and the rest we have in Him.

1. A work was finished. a. In creation (2:1-2a) b. In Christ (John 19:30) 2. A rest was entered. a. In creation (2:2b) b. In Christ (Hebrews 4:1-10) 3. A blessing was pronounced. a. In creation (2:3) b. In Christ (Revelation 21:6-7) GENESIS 2:1-3 This morning one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

3 Million Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Second in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

When we left him last week, he had stepped out in great faith and was on the move, going at the behest of God to a place known only to God. He had marched what must have seemed like 3 million steps. What courageous faith! What derring-do! He built two separate altars, one at Shechem and one at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Jesus' Church

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007

Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan