Sermons on Factor:

Experiencing Release Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006

2 of 4 messages on prayer in the church. This message is based on Peter’s experience in jail and his miraculous release. Acts 12:1-10

Confronted by Extreme Challenges Experiencing Release Sunday, September 3 Last week we talked about Peter and John’s arrest and the pressure put on them to stop talking about Jesus. We saw how the church gathered and prayed for boldness to speak the truth’s of God and the message of Jesus – and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me Your Birthmarks - Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Assurance of Salvation: Look for these 3 marks of a believer. Alliterated outline of I Jn. 5. Powerpoint at website.

Show Me Your Birthmarks 1 John 5:1-5, 13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRO: If I were to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically, you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of Change

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to affect positive change in your own life with this sermon on the power of your attitude.

The Winds of Change How to Have Positive Change in Your Life 12/8/04 I. Introduction SKIT Tonight we’re talking about The Winds of Change: How to Have Positive Change in Your Life. How many of you could use a little change? Not the type of change you use to buy a soda. Not changing your clothes ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aroused Faith - Steps To Reviving The Promise Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 19, 2004

This sermon is about getting used to second best instead of the best that God has for us. See God for who He really is! God, the God of resurrection.

AROUSED FAITH THE STEPS TO A FRESH EXPERIENCE WITH GOD Genesis 17:1-27 The time lapse between chapters 16 and 17 of Genesis involve a period of approximately 13yrs. The central figure in these chapters is Abraham and his journey with God. Much had happened in his life, but the promised son Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Frog In The Kettle

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The parable of the boiling frog gives us great insight into how we gradually move into places and attitudes that are dangerous. We don’t dive right in. We slowly wade in. We start at the shallow end of the pool. And slowly we find ourselves getting in dee

INTRODUCTION / SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Some time ago a book was written on church life called, "The Frog In The Kettle." It was an interesting title designed to call to mind how it is so easy to gradually drift into trouble. Perhaps you could subtitle the book "How To Boil A Frog." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

How Can I Trust The Bible

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 11, 2006

The Bible is God’s Word, and we can trust if for living.

How Can I Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Perhaps you’ve heard of the Jesus Seminar. This is a group of biblical scholars (so-called) whose sole purpose is to investigate the life of Jesus Christ in an attempt to determine the “historical” Jesus. Their attempts to accomplish this task have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fringe Benefits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2004

When we come to Christ in saving faith, we are justified (declared righteous). Our sins are forgiven and we receive the righteousness of Christ. But justification carries with it many fringe benefits. Being Right With God is the Foundation for A Rich Li

Fringe Benefits (Romans 5:1-11) 1. Healthcare has gotten out of hand. 2. Many of us get our medications via the internet from foreign countries to save money. Most popular: Canada, New Zealand and Australia…medicine from…down under… 3. Healthcare insurance is so high that many people gravitate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hannah's Love" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2004

Two qualities that Mothers need most.

Mother’s Day, May 9, 2004 A Mother’s Love I Samuel 1:4-18; 26-28 Introduction: The family into which Samuel the prophet was born was a devout family. His father, Elkanah, went up to the tabernacle at Shiloh to offer sacrifices and to worship God year after year. Elkanah was called a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:4-18

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding And Using Your Shape Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Understand your abilities, personality and experiences as you better understand how God has shaped you to serve Him and others.

Understanding and Using your Shape Purpose Driven Life #31 Montreal/Cornwall March 27, 2004 You have been uniquely designed by God and He has particular ideas of how you are most fully ’you’ and, thereby, how you most fully glorify Him, which you were created to do. All of this is so that you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Glory Revealed

Contributed by Steve Hahn on May 18, 2004

Repentance...John came before Jesus as a voice calling in the wilderness, to preach repentance, Jesus came to offer salvation, so in the same way, repentance comes before salvation.

HIS GLORY REVEALED Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6 This voice crying in the wilderness demanded a way for the Lord. Who was the voice calling: John the Baptist. Isaiah prophesies about John the Baptist being a voice in the wilderness, and in Luke he states the message of John the Baptist. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit & Crys Of The Christians.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2004

A descussion with Christians and their outlook for their future.A walk thru the Bible for help.

The Fruit of The Spirit, Our relationship with God. Christians are crying out for help in this, the end of times, are we ready to accept our responsibility? We have to know whom we are in God, explaining this to Christians sometimes offers some difficulties in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Distinguished Man"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

A mesage on the book the Prayer of Jabez

“The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lenton Season

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

What was lent supposed to remind us of? What does lent remind us of?

Some thoughts on the Lenten Season Lent, known to be the oldest ritual in Church. It came into existence as early as 130 AD. The observation of lent began as a season of penance, driven by the example set by Lord Jesus Christ during his 40 days of fasting in the desert where he overcame the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational