Sermons on Forgetfulness:

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 17, 2012

Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Followship - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Followship “Authentic Christianity” - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matthew 6:19-24 * What do you think when you hear the word “Authentic?” Most think of the text book definition; real, genuine, and even original. Unless you’re a collector, you might forget the simple truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 6, 2011

The love of God to the humanity , compared to the love of Adam to Eve.

The greatest love story: Explanation of the types of love: According to the Bible love is of different kinds. There are three principal Greek words which can be translated as “love” in English, each with different connotations. The two most common were 1) Eros, which refers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Goals For A New Year

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014

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4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Offerings To God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that we need to offer GOD a sacrifice of thanksgiving and keep our word to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always thanking GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to offer GOD a sacrifice of thanksgiving and keep our word to Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 50:14 (Amplified Bible) 50:14 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

Putting our faith into action.

Just Do It… James 1:21-27 The Declaration of Independence concludes with this pledge: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor." Fifty-six men signed the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

In Season And Out Of Season

Contributed by Steven Surratt on Apr 14, 2015

God's word is the entire word of God and we cannot rip out pages or ignore passages of his word. 2 Tim. 4:1-5 & John 4:1-28

Text Illustration: LOOKING THROUGH CLEAN WINDOWS A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

"Let It Go"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2014

A sermon about forgiveness.

"Let It Go" Matthew 18:21-35 A little boy was saying his prayers. And as he went down the list of his family, asking God to bless them, he skipped over his brother's name. His mother asked him, "Why didn't you pray for Liam?" He replied, "I'm not going to ask God to bless Liam because he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Who Never Fails

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 14, 2014

A sermon describing the faithfulness of God.

"The God Who Never Fails" Joshua 21:43-45 Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Introduction: We live in a world that is broken, broken by sin and as we look about us it seems that everything is failing; all of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012

What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Workin'

Contributed by Darren Woods on Oct 6, 2015

A brief peek inside the cover of the book of Habakkuk. Sermon based on Hab1:1-11 It's how God is still working and still working things out for our best - even when it seems He's indifferent to our situation or simply inactive

God Is Workin’ - Habakkuk 1:1-11 Play Habakkuk video...... If God is love.... Where is the love?? Does he care?? Why isn’t he doing something??? Prayer.... Lord we look around our world and we see violence and injustice. We see suffering and evil, apathy and disillusionment. Lord it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Even though he was called "a man after God's own heart", a one night stand with a woman named, Bathsheba. When she announces that she is pregnant, David panicked. Panic usually causes poor decisions. Some thoughts from Rev. Charles Swindall

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “You Are The Man” We have been studying a man who lived 3000 years ago, who was a great man, who served a great nation, under a great God, with great passion. His name was David. Keep in mind that sixty-two ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Speak In Parables? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011

God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed