Sermons on Filled With Madness:

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Another sermon about people who had a lot to tell but little was written about them. The difference between Cain and Able.

Cain and Able: A shepherd and a farmer Theme: Text: Introduction There are numerous names mentioned in the Bible. Some are just names written to show the progress of a generation. Others have a little bit more history and meaning. Then there are the great men. Men we know such as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Out Of The Way!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 8, 2009

The Holy Spirit is hard at work in the lives of others. We need to make sure we are being a helper in the work of the gospel and not a hindrance.

-Have you ever been judged unfairly by others? -Has anyone ever looked down on you for something they thought you did? -Have you ever received a punishment for something that you didn’t do? -That is what the Apostle Paul is dealing with in chapter 9 of his first letter to the Corinthians -A number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Got Wisdom?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Wisdom is a gift from God. It is something that we can ask for and only useful if the wisdom we share has a heavenly source.

Got Wisdom? James 3:13-18 I hope you recall that James is speaking to Jews living in a foreign land. Jews that believe that the messiah has come and are persecuted for their belief. The book of James teaches us a bout a faith that works, a faith that is made visible by actions. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

Joy The Three Letter Word

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Joy is a three letter word that spells contentment. It is a state of mind not an emotion. When we get life in the proper perspective we find real joy>

THE SEARCH FOR JOY Text: 1 John 4:7-14 INTRODUCTION 1. The one thing all people search for in their lives is happiness or joy 2. In this lesson we will dispel all doubts and demolish all rumors as to how to attain true happiness a. There are those who say that happiness is a state of mind b. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the Last Hours of Jesus. This message is about Jesus Prayer in Gethsemane

The Last Hours April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday The Last Prayer When God says “No” What do you do when God says no? Some people get mad. Some stomp their feet and rage at the forces of the world. In the movie Forest Gump, Lt. Dan hauls his legless body up the mast on a rope and bosun’s chair in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famine In The Land

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

FAMINE FOR THE WORD OF GOD.

FAMINE IN THE LAND TEXT AMOS 8:11 INTRODUCTION *A PROPER STUDY OF SCRIPTURE WILL REVEAL A FAMINE NOT ONLY IN AMERICA, BUT ALSO IN THE WORLD. *AND PROPER UNDERSTANDING AND DISCERNMENT OF THE CURRENT EVENTS WILL SHOW JUST HOW SEVERE AND CLOSE THE FAMINE IS. *IN FACT IT HAS BEGUN. TEXT AMOS ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Confirmation: A Day For Descision

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 27, 2010

confirmation day... answering the question of Jesus "Who do you say I am?" to the disciples

In Jesus Holy Name April 21, 2010 Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Easter V Redeemer “Confirmation: A Day For Decision” (read the text) It is still a good question. The validity of the question Jesus asked Peter has not changed. Today is Confirmation Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, It's Not An Option

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 26, 2010

Jesus want's up to be prepared vertically and horizontally, to live right with God and with man!

Love, It's Not An Option! by Steve Keeler Scripture John 15:9-17 If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Jesus spoke to His followers not long before He was to be killed on the cross. This was His farewell speech to the disciples. John 15:9-17 "Just as the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preacher Can't Quit!

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 23, 2010

"DOOMED TO BE A PREACHER"

Why the Preacher Can't Quit "Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing and I could not stay." JEREMIAH 20:9 Destined to be a preacher? "Yes! Absolutely and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Water Walking 101 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 25, 2007

Sadly, many ’boat people’ in the church will never step out in faith and see what God can do thru them, but all can look to Jesus during storms and learn how to rise above. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Water Walking 101 Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterWalking.html This is the second storm we’ve come to in our Matthew study. The first was in chapter 8 when Jesus was asleep in the boat and the disciples woke Him up crying, “Master, we perish!” That message was called “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 5c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jun 12, 2008

When God speaks to us do we listen to Him or the world around us?

Daniel – Chapter 5c A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The Weak King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Broken Window

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 27, 2008

It has been said that there is “a window to the soul” and through this window every person can see the wonder of God and sense the presence of God! Think about that, somewhere in the deepest place in all of us - this area helps us experience God!

It has been said that there is “a window to the soul” and through this window every person can see the wonder of God and sense the presence of God! Think about that, somewhere in the deepest place in all of us - this area helps us experience God! Psalm 139: 13,14 “You made all the delicate, ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1, Job 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Of Offerings And Relationships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 12, 2012

Cain and Abel’s story demonstrates the power of offerings to reveal relationships and invite or reject God’s greatest blessings.

(Thanks to Dr. Roger Thomas for ideas for this lesson from his sermon on Genesis 4: "I Did it My Way") We began a series on offerings, sacrifices and God’s blessings last week. This morning we will look at the first offerings mentioned in scripture and how things turned out with that. Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Service?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 7, 2011

This message begins with a description of what service used to look like at the local service station. We have drifted from the concept of what Biblical service actually looks like. My goal in this series is to build a real attitude of servanthood in ou

Improving Your Serve “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Service? Matthew 20:20-28 It would be safe to say this morning that things have really changed at the gas pump. Prices have changed greatly. I pay about 75.00 every time I fill up my truck. When I first started driving i remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 14, 2011

A Civil Warfare is fought against flesh and blood; the spiritual warfare is fought against spiritual powers. A civil warfare endangers the body, but the spiritual warfare endangers the Soul. A Civil warfare may have long term consequences, but a spiritual

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE Matthew 12:22-30 Introduction Attention- In 1989 the communist system fell down in all the Eastern European countries. Romania was the only one that had to pay for its freedom with innocent bold. My friend from this Eastern European country told me that, it was a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist