Sermons on Expansion:

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding.

We are going to look this morning at a passage where Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding. Then some of the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37-42

Growing Concerns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 15, 2015

As the church grows, there will inevitably be problems among people. How does the early church deal with these issues as they arise and what can today’s church learn in how to deal with these “growing concerns” in a way that will glorify God?

Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation Delegate to those who are full of the Spirit Delegate to those who are wise Handling Growing Concerns in a godly way Produces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 20, 2015

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Peace of the Cross John 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceCross.html We're backing up to chapter 17 in John's Gospel to cover something we missed. Last time we began studying the trial and torture of Jesus, leading up to Calvary's cross. But the victory wasn't to be completely won on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Teach One Reach One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017

This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold Your God - Omniscient Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God - Wisdom of God

Reading: Romans chapter 11 verses 33-36. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10: • “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • Michael aged 14: • “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don't answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Always Persecuted Church

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024

A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Exist? - A Look At Atheism, Agnosticism, And Theism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2024

The question 'Does God exist?' has only two possible direct answers: Either 'yes,' which is theism, and 'no,' which is atheism.

The agnostic responds with 'I don't know' and 'no one knows,' which is actually an affirmative answer that has never been established, so the question is meaningless because they are not direct answers. (See ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1:18-20, Romans 2:15, Romans 1:16, Matthew 22:37-40, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Out In Obedience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2020

When Paul had the vision to go to Macedonia he had to choose to do what was good or what was better.

Choosing between a good decision and a bad decision is usually pretty simple. It’s not always easy, but It’s usually simple. The choice is usually clear. Good. Bad. But what about when you think you are making a good decision and you’re asked to do something different? Not something bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can I Receive God's Blessings?

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on May 10, 2004

No matter what we are going through God still blesses his people despite the situation, despite their sins and despite opposition if only we can answer his call

Pastor Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: CAN I RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSINGS? SCRIPTURE READING: GEN. 12: 1 – 4 [1] Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [2] And I will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provision Along The Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the second in a series of sermons on vision within the church. It deals with idea’s of God’s guidance, protection, and provision as we fulfill His vision.

The Stewardship of Vision Provision Along the Way Exodus 13 ¡V 16 Last week we looked at Moses calling ¡V his burning bush experience and paralleled his experience with ours. We talked about Moses ¡V his calling, appointment, and anointing as the deliverer of Israel. We talked about our vision ¡V ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Unchanging God--Part 2

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. This is part two in the series on God’s attributes.

The Unchanging God—part 2 Text: James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Last week we looked at some of the unchanging attributes of God. We talked about the unchanging ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

About Man

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

From a series of sermons "What we Believe..." concerning Baptist doctrine

“What We Believe…” About Man Psalms 8 Have you ever stopped and asked yourself just who you are? What is my place in this world? What do I matter? The answer to that is not always an easy one, is it? Today we continue our series “What We Believe…” –and today it is what we believe, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Powerful Invitation Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 10, 2002

Listen as Paul extends a powerful invitation to the Corinthians to go on in Grace.

Going on in grace a powerful invitation 2 Cor.6:1-13 Intro: My last message to you was an appeal, an invitation to go on in Grace. Go on in letting God stoop and bend to you in your circumstances; Go on in allowing Christ to be your life; go on in the freedom that God set you free to enjoy; go on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

E.a.s.t.e.r.--What Does It Mean For Me?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 23, 2008

What difference could it make in your life if every day you knew, without a doubt, that you were a part of something that is much bigger than yourself? What could Easter mean for you this year?

E.A.S.T.E.R. What does it mean? What could it mean for you this year? A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" The first words of Jesus Christ were, “Did you not know that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist