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  • A Celebration Of Scripture

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,970 views

    Four reasons why Christians celebrate the Bible as Scripture

    Well with this being Labor Day weekend, this week I became interested in some of the more obscure holidays people celebrate in our culture. For instance, I found out that one community celebrates February 12 as "Darwin Day." March 22 is "National Goof Off Day." November 24 is "Buy Nothing ...read more

  • Drawing Lines And Little Boxes

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Be careful what lines you cross and whose box you jump into.

    Drawing Lines and Little Boxes Recently I was described as one who draws lines all through their sermons. I was also told that I have a very small theological box and it was easy to surmise that neither comment was meant to be a compliment or to affirm that these were traits to hold on to and ...read more

  • How To Gain A Few Pounds Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,360 views

    The Parable of the Pounds - We are each entrusted with the weighty matter of carrying the gospel. But how well are we bearing the burden God has placed in our pack? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    How to Gain a Few Pounds Luke 19:11-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GainFewPounds.html “I don’t need anyone telling me how to do that…I’ve got it mastered!” The parable of the pounds reminds us of the parable of the talents in Mt. 25, which we’ll study in a couple of weeks. But they are quite ...read more

  • "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Pentecost 10(B) - Believers are reminded and encouraged to keep the unity of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit produces unity by faith. God’s gifts promote unity in faithful living.

    “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” (Outline) July 20, 2008 -- PENTECOST 10 -- Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 INTRO: Today’s text reminds us of the fact that we are saints in the Lord united together by our Christian faith. This is our confession in the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the holy ...read more

  • Fitting In

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 11, 2008
     | 3,090 views

    Every Christian has a place in the body of Christ because every Christian is given a gift to use in the body of Christ. There should be no one asking, “Where do I fit in?”

    Fitting In Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:7-10 Key verse: Ephesians 4:8 - Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Premise: Every believer has a place and function within the body of Christ in the local ...read more

  • Empowered To Engage Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008
     | 2,852 views

    We should rightly assess ourselves and we should responsibly access our gifts.

    There’s nothing like the local church when she is working right. When the church becomes the church that God intended her to be, the church is a force to reckon with. Lives are changed. Marriages restored. Families united. Communities transformed. No wonder the church was labeled as “These who have ...read more

  • What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

    Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

  • Romans 1:8-17 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    Romans 1:8-17

    8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by ...read more

  • Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

    Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

  • Empowered To Engage Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,613 views

    We are to appreciate our special place in the Body of Christ.

    If you have a choice, which part of your body can you live without? I think you would answer with the famous line of the vitamin commercial, “I want to be complete.” Well, according to 1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” [1] I believe God ...read more

  • Pocket Change

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    Do we have a correct view of money? Do we hold stuff or does stuff hold us? It is time to have a pocket change!

    Pocket Change Text: Mark 12:41-44 41And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. 43Calling His ...read more

  • Eliminating False Discernment Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

    Discerning of Spirits- Eliminating False Discernment Introduction Last week, started a series on- Discerning of Spirits. We looked specifically at the Gift of Discernment. This week- safe guards against false discernment. What is Spiritual Discernment? Spiritual discernment is the grace to see ...read more

  • The Nature Of The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

    Discerning of Spirits- The Nature of the Enemy Continue series on Discerning of Spirits. 1st week- The Gift of Discernment Last week- Eliminating False Discernment This week- The Nature of the Enemy Discerning the Nature of the Enemy Bible- names of people/places have significance and communicate ...read more

  • Whats In Your Hand?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 125 ratings
     | 65,804 views

    God is wanting to do something awesome and powerful in your life, but it starts by giving him what you have in your hand.

    What do you have? What is available to you, at your disposal, in your possession? This rod was nothing special of itself, it was just a rod (a stick). What was significant about this stick was: It was what Moses had. Note: God did not ask Moses what he didn’t have. We could all make a long ...read more

  • Christian Identity And Personality

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,391 views

    God has given each one of us a new identity through Jesus Christ and a unique personality.

    Christian Identity & Personality In a previous sermon we have seen that we are called to produce results. We have also seen the influencing factors that impact our ability to bear fruits for the Kingdom. So if we have to produce excellent results, bear fruits for the Kingdom, we need to start at ...read more