Sermons on Fathers Are Priest:

Claiming Our Canaan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2008

Most said, we have absolutely no chance of possessing this Promised Land. But where they saw only giants, the ’minority report’ of Joshua and Caleb saw God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Claiming Our Canaan Joshua 1:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ClaimingOurCanaan.html We’ve come “Out of Africa” now into the wilderness. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a picture of our salvation. We were slaves, in bondage to sin, the toughest master you’ll ever serve. Sin takes us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008

An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Christ Frees The Condemned

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 19, 2008

Jesus Christ freed the woman caught in adultery.

Let’s open our Bibles to John 3. Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities tells the story of a man by the name of Charles Darnay. Charles Darnay was a young Frenchman condemned to die by the guillotine. But when his friend, Sidney Carton, heard about Darnay’s sentence, he was determined to find ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Think Big

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 20, 2008

God is doing amazing things. Do you want to see it?

You’ve probably heard this story before, but I think it’s a good way to being our time together: A five-year-old was sitting with her grandfather in her room one day, and she asked him, "Grandpa, did God make you?" "Yes, child," came the reply. "God made me." The child paused for a moment, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Values: Biblical Preaching And Teaching Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2008

We value Biblical preaching and teaching because it is God’s instruction manual for His Church.

True Value: Biblical Preaching and Teaching Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:1-4 Introduction 1. The second core value has to do with our source for faith and doctrine: the Bible. 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity And Divorce Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may be hard to sit here without tears running down your face. Others of you are struggling in your marriage and sec

Christian and Divorce Matthew 19:1-10 How many of you have been touched by divorce, either yourself or through a family member or friend? Raise your hands. Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008

God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Out Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 14 in Hebrews Series

Live Out Love! Be hospitable to strangers Serve the Suffering Honor my spouse Be Content with your stuff Slide ARTICLE IV: OUR VISION We believe that ALL people matter to God and that God wants ALL people in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we at Hickory Creek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are Those Thine Accusers? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 1, 2008

This sermon shows how Jesus dealt with the woman taken in adultery and how we must deal with the accusations of the enemy against us.

Introduction: There are two kinds of people in every church. There are those who are net casters, and those who are stone casters. Which kind are you? Net casters draw men to Christ. Stone casters stand as judge, jury and executioners over the sins of others. Stone casters are finger pointers. They ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Nov 1, 2008

When we understand that the Lord desires for us to come to Him with “unveiled faces,” completely open, honest, and unvarnished, a wonderful transformation begins to take place and we begin to see things as they really are.

A college student had two problems common to many: low grades and no money. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t look kindly on her dilemma she devised an ingenious plan to soften the blows of reality and wrote this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know how I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day Confusion

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 2, 2008

Discussion of the guidelines we should use when chosing which candidate to vote for.

Election Day Confusion 1 Samuel 16:1-13, "The LORD said to Samuel, ’How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.’ [2] But Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008

A study through the book of Jude Part 3 of 4: As followers of Jesus Christ…we must PUT UP OR SHUT UP…

ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 12-16 today… WE We are picking up right where we left off last Sunday. AND let me tell you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Passion Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008

An application of the ninth commandment about lying, demontrating the value of honesty in honoring God, healing relationships, and helping ourselves gain personal credibility.

The Value of Honesty (Exodus 20:16) At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thank You, Lord

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2008

A sermon of thanksgiving. Communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html

Have you ever thought about how most of us offer our thanks when something good is done to, or for, us? Most Americans say a quick ‘thank you’ and then we instantly go on to other things. Rarely do we ever spend any real or quality time thanking someone for what they have done. When the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: *other