Sermons on Faith And History:

Retreated Repaired And Reprogramed Series

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 14, 2003

Sometimes it seems like we are running a race, and we feel that we can’t go on. But if we hold on to God’s unchangeing hand sometimes He will allow us to retreat, so that he can repair us and reprogram us for His service.

I Kings 19:11-18 Retreated Repaired and Reprogrammed Here lies before us a very important text of scripture that is very practical in the life of every believer. It is the picture of a man that had human failings and emotional turmoil just like we do. It proves that no matter how high you go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

"The Wake-Up Call"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to end their complacency and turn to God before He gives a wake up call.

The Wake-Up Call Joel 1:1-7 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Joel 1:1-7 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 24 (God’s purpose in Judgments: The destruction of earth); verse 1: See, the Lord is going to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Shall I Send

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

Commission and responses of Moses, Isaiah, Jesus, and the modern Christian.

Whom shall I send? Mark Christian Have you ever received one of those phone calls congratulating you on some fabulous vacation that you have won? They usually go something like this: “Congratulations, you have won a cruise, or a Disney vacation, or a 3-day getaway to beautiful Gatlinburg, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Exodus 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 16, 2003

Daniel’s early life reminds us that holiness is not reserved for super saints but ordinary people making extraordinary choices

Sermon Series: Sermon Title: Personal Holiness Text: Daniel 1:1-21 Page in Pew Bible: Introduction: As a child I used to sing the following song in Jr. Church… O BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES WHAT YOU SEE O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above is looking down in Love O be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Judge

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003

Are we, as Christians, allowed to judge our brother? NO! We are COMMANDED to judge him.

Please Judge Romans 2:1-16; Romans 7:1; Colossians 1:28 Listen to the first words of Romans 2:1 and Matthew 7:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else...” “Judge not that you be not judged.” Based just on those two scriptures, and some others like them, How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Go And Go In Peace

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 17, 2003

Ready to Go and Go in Peace- Simeon You are ready to die and die in peace when 1- our life is good toward God. 2- we sense from God that out life’s mission is complete 3- we have made right preparation by confession of salvation in Christ.

Ready to Go and Go in Peace LK 2 : 25-32 It was during the wintry season just like we are in now but about five years ago I remember sitting in my study in the basement of our home. My daughter Elise would have about 6 years old at the time. She came over to the corner of our basement where I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Producing Righteous Men Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Word of God urges fathers to come under His guidance and become righteous men of God.

Producing Righteous Men of God (Father’s Day 2002) James 1:19-20 Introduction Lucille Ball was on the Merv Griffin show and maybe out of his own desparation and desire for answers he asked this woman only known for her comedy "Lucille, you’ve lived a long time on this earth and you are a wise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Worthy

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jan 10, 2004

Mark Witnesses as to why Jesus is worthy to learn from and follow.

Message: He is Worthy! Mark 1:14 –2:14 When we think of the Gospel of Mark, or any of the gospels for that fact, we may think of someone sitting down and recounting the sayings and actions of Jesus’ life and ministry. This would be a simplistic understanding of these writings. Through careful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Needing A Break-Through

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 17, 2004

You can receive your break-through by crying out to God for help, don’t allow folks to stop you, and accept what God has for you

January 11th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome......... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and our key verse for the year is Matthew 5 verse 16. Let say it together...."Let your light so shine................." Each week of this year we will have a verse of the week that we all should memorize, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2004

The First of many signs of a Spirit Filled Church

SIGNS OF A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

How To Help The Hurting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 26, 2004

God commands you to comfort others. If you really want to help others during times of crisis, grief, tragedy, personal loss, or even depression, it helps to know what you are doing.

How to Help the Hurting 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 Intro 1. Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anger Management

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn to tame your temper in this simple message about anger control.

Anger Management How To Tame Your Temper 9/24/03 I. Introduction How many of ya’ll have ever been angry? What happened when you got angry? How did you respond to people around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or things you didn’t mean? A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I Send Me

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 5, 2004

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘here am I! Send me’” Isaiah 6:8.

Theme: Here am I send me Text: Is. 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Today is Bible Sunday and on this special day each one of us should reflect on the importance of the Bible and on how we could help make it available to the many people who are without one. The Bible is without doubt the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship With God - Obedience (Part 1 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 5, 2004

One of the keys to fellowship with God is Obedience. It’s important to Obey and heed the voice of the Lord for increased fellowship. This sermon has 5 points to help us in the area of Obedience.

Title: Keys To Fellowship With God (Part 1 of 5) Sub-Title: The Foundation Of Obedience Sermon Series: 1 out of 5 Text: I John 2:3-5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Have you ever heard the expression “Face the music”? Here’s how that phrase came about: Many years ago, a man wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal