Sermons on Feast Of Booths:

It's Not About The Wall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2010

The wall is finished, but the real work has just begun. It's not about the wall, it's about the Word and the Worship that will be shared within the walls. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

It's Not About the Wall Nehemiah 8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAboutTheWall.html We've spent 18 sermons on the rebuilding of the wall. But it's not about the wall, it's about the Word, and the worship. In spite of all the dirty devil's efforts to prevent it from taking form, the wall was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:6, Lamentations 2:7, Psalm 74:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Lamentations 2:8, 2 Kings 25:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18, 2 Chronicles 36:7, 2 Kings 25:9, Jeremiah 52:15, Lamentations 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010

This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:23-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Eugene Turner on Jun 15, 2010

This sermons emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as children.

Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). Luke do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Proclamation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 14, 2022

Based on Acts 2:14-41 - Encouragers the hearers to consider Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the importance of the Church today proclaiming the Gospel.

“THE PROCLAMATION” Acts 2:14-41 FBCF – 2/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ads in Super Bowl tonight will cost $7 million for a 30-sec commercial. Companies will pay this because they know the power of advertising & the importance of getting their message out. 70s & 80s advertising: - Perfume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Aren’t You Forgetting Something?

Contributed by Kayode Adeel on Dec 29, 2013

The only story of the young adult / teenage Jesus recorded in Luke 2:40-52 presents some lessons to us all.

Aren’t You Forgetting Something? Luke 2:40-52 Illustration Many of us have watched the one or more of the Home Alone films. Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film. The film stars Kevin, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water, Wind, And Fire

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Spirit is the living Christ at work in our lives. There are three symbols of the Spirit in these texts that reveal the work of the living Christ in us.

“Water, Wind, & Fire” John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21 In the text we read that Jesus promised the Spirit would come after Him. The outpouring of the Spirit happened on what is known as the Day of Pentecost, some 50 days after the resurrection, which we observe this Sunday. Sadly, this day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010

Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sow In Tears Reap In Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2022

Adults try not to cry, thinking it's a sign of weakness, but in God's thinking, tears elevate our actions to a new level. There are 7 laws of sowing & reaping. If we sow, we SHALL reap. Don't grow weary in your sowing. Your rewards are coming!

SOW IN TEARS REAP IN JOY Ps. 126:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Ark Riddles 1. Q: What kind of lights did Noah install on the Ark? A: Flood lights. 2. Q: Where did Noah put the bees? A: He kept them in the Ark hives. 3. Q: What did Noah say to himself as he was loading up the Ark with the much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sudden Impact 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003

John uses Jesus’ "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Christ and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Jesus made a sudden impact statement to the Jewish nation when he said “I Am the Light of the World.”

Sudden Impact 2 – Series "I AM" Thesis: John uses Jesus’ "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Christ and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Jesus made a sudden impact statement to the Jewish nation when he said “I Am the Light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 18, 2012

We can learn from Jesus' actions how to respond when we are confronted with the sins of others.

God of the Second Chance Scripture Text: John 7:53 – 8:11 Introduction: How many of you would be honest enough to say that you gave blown it in the past? Sure, we all have because we are all sinners? Now, when you blow it, how great does it feel to get a second chance? Whether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Perspective

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2009

Amos’ fifth vision encourages us to be prepared for the "Day of the Lord" by being saturated with God’s Word

Be Prepared. That’s the motto of the Boy Scouts. "Be prepared for what?" someone once asked Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, "Why, for any old thing." said Baden-Powell. Perhaps Amos would have adopted the same motto – be prepared. But not just be prepared for any old thing, as we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Happiness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2015

In order to find true joy, let God's Word touch your mind, heart and will. In other words, understand it, celebrate it and do it.

In his book, Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg talks about the days when he took his children to “the shrine of the Golden Arches”, where they always lusted for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize. In a moment of marketing genius, McDonalds executives christened it the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ