Sermons on Fruits Of The Holy Spirit:

Jesus, The Faithful Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2013

Eternal Security of the believer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Faithful Shepherd John 10:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaithfulShepherd.html The Bible is like a gold mine, and the deeper you dig the more rich gems you find. This shepherd chapter is like a crown jewel, and it is difficult to look away from its radiance. Many in our lost ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Barbarians At The Gates

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2013

In Nehemiah we see that the world was attempting to infiltrate the faith and how Nehemiah dealt with this problem.

Barbarians At The Gates Nehemiah 13:1-31 Intro: Back in 1990 Bryan Burrough and John Helyar wrote a book titled Barbarians At The Gates. In 1993 that book was made into a movie. Some of you may have seen the movie. It was about the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco by unwanted investors. As I read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Charge Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In his resurrection and appearance to the disciples and through the Day of Pentecost, Jesus accomplished two things: He gave them their mission and empowered them for it and He created His Church, the body of Christ.

The Charge of a Disciple Matthew 28:18-20a They found themselves wrapped in darkness, hiding behind locked doors and wrestling with their lost dreams and how things could have gone so horribly wrong. Just three years prior, a stranger walked up to them and uttered three words which forever changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For Victim Of Suicide

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a suicide victim to hopefully comfort the husband and young son.

Memorial Service for Lia Jean Barton Good afternoon. I want to thank each of you for being here today to comfort this family. Your presence means a lot to this family and so do your prayers. I am David Henderson and I pastor Eagle's Landing Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Citizenship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 19, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we are citizens of another country. We are citizens of Heaven and there are things that go along with this citizenship.

Heavenly Patriotism Hebrews 13: 14-16 Intro: The story is told of a young French soldier, during the First World War, who received a serious wound during the Battle of the Somme. The young man’s right arm had been so severely damaged that it had to be amputated. The soldier was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14-16, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

“love Gains The Upper Hand” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The real Christmas Story is a love Story. This final sermon focuses on how God's love won out.

I. I saw a Christmas cartoon this week which places one the wise men on his camel heading to Bethlehem and the caption depicts some of our concerns in this season."I hope I took the price tag off the frankincense before I wrapped it.” A. The real Christmas story is a love story. 1. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Fan Of Jeremy Lin Or Follower Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Lee Ka on Apr 13, 2012

Now that you are born again, what's next? Paul says in Phil. 3:7-11, "Whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ." As follower of Christ, we need to have a renewing of our minds to this idea of "profit & loss" from a worldly vie

To start, I just want to say that I am a fan of Jeremy Lin. Because of Jeremy, he got me interested in watching basketball again. There is nothing wrong being a fan of someone you admire – just don’t make him an idol in your life. My main point today is about: Are we a FAN or FOLLOWER ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Plan B Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Salvation, repentance, humility, pride

THERE IS NO PLAN B “Why going is urgent, not optional” Romans 3: 10-12 (p 797) Oct. 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the statement “Ignorance of the law is no excuse?” or “Ignorance of the law is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding To The Promise

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2012

Message about holding on to the promise that the Lord has given.

Holding to the Promise 2Ki 4:8-37 (8) Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable (great, godly) woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. So it was, as often as he passed by, he would turn in there to eat some food. Notable, great woman. Why? Some say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Church Of God

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 16, 2012

What made David a man after God's own heart - despite the "Bathsheba affair"

Why did God choose David as king? Last Monday, Jackie speaking at our Prayer and Praise chose to speak on the passage in which God commissions Samuel to anoint David King in place of Saul. And I went away thinking: So why did God choose David? In St Paul's sermon at Pisidan Antioch, in which he ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Unfathomable Forgiveness, Irrevocable Invitation Inconceivable Compassion

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The Forgiveness and compassion of Christ

Unfathomable Forgiveness, Irrevocable Invitation, Inconceivable Compassion This morning again I want to tie in all three readings with the lesson to see how each one portrays a characteristic of Jesus and our relationship to Him. (Genesis 45: 1-15) In the Genesis account we see Joseph when he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Mediator Of A New Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014

To show that CHRIST is the Mediator of the New Covenant and CHRIST's death saved even those called out people in the Old Testament.

I. EXORDIUM: Are those called in the Old Testament really saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the Mediator of the New Covenant and CHRIST's death saved even those called out people in the Old Testament. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:15 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Is In The Home

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 29, 2014

God wants our homes to do more than survive. He wants them to thrive. Today’s text gives us a keen insight into how we may be able to do just that.

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOME LUKE 4:38-44 Sermon by Don Emmitte Today is Mother’s Day! I hope you all have made your purchases and special arrangements to honor these important women of your life. If not, I have a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

G.U.T.S: Genuine 5 reasons to share who we really are from 1 John (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Warren Wiersbe's book, "Be Real" provided the outline, pgs. 19-28)

HoHum: Mike Mack- When I was about 10 years old, I made friends with two brothers in my neighborhood, Tim and Jeff Ward. Perhaps because I did not have a brother living at home, or just for fun, I told them I had a twin brother named Mark. We would be playing Wiffle ball, and I’d go home, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ