Sermons on Gather Spoils:

Salvation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2018

Following his prayer for forgiveness, Jesus speaks of salvation -- a restored relationship with God.

1. Hunger for Forgiveness and Salvation Ernest Hemingway told the story of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Powerful Outros Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2018

How can we conclude our sermons well?

Lesson Goal This lesson will encourage us to conclude our sermons well. Lesson Intro Moderns often use the terms intro and outro for the older sounding terms introduction and conclusion. Because the English language is ever evolving, let’s attempt to keep up to date and use those terms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Eucharist? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

an explanation of the Episcopal Eucharistic rite

WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? Mark 14:22-24 Let’s start with fundamentals – the Episcopalians call communion ‘Eucharist’, but they are the same thing. It is a remembrance of the meal that Jesus had with his disciples on Maundy Thursday – what Christians call ‘The Last Supper’. Eucharist is a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, John 15:5, John 6:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Called In Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to be righteous? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Parents Owe Their Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013

Devotion. Direction. Discipline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Not Stopped Loving...

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2012

A funeral sermon for a person who committed suicide. This sermon aims to bring comfort to loved ones, assure us of God’s love for us and the person who has died and help us heal as a community.

Today is tough In fact the last two weeks have been tough for many people here. I can’t sugar coat today. The reality is there is one part of us that says I don’t want to be here…. If we had a choice, we would working with Manya, talking to Manya, rowing with Manya, relaxing with Manya…. because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Things For Easter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013

I preached this at our Sunrise Service

HoHum: A. Read Matthew 28:1- 7 B. Her name was Carol. She was the organist at her church. She was a good musician, but she did something no organist should ever do at her church. She overslept on Easter morning and missed the sunrise service. She was so embarrassed. Of course, the minister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Food Enduring To Eternal Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are to prioritize and strive to enrich our relationship with FATHER GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 6:27 (Amp

I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are to prioritize and strive to enrich our relationship with FATHER GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 6:27 (Amplified Bible) Stop toiling and doing and producing for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013

This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The ultimate example of humility: the 'self-emptying' of Christ. The obedience of the Cross; the sacrifice accepted. "Let this mind be in you!"

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus placed a little child in the midst of His followers telling them that they had to be like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. By this one symbolic act He teaches us to accept the kingdom of God with the humility and trust of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Speak To Me

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013

It is so easy to talk to God, but do we ever listen to God. How do we listen?

Lord, Speak to Me I Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-5,12-17 I. Placards (hold up and give everyone a chance to read) II. Intro A. Prayer – monologue 1. we talk, God listens B. Wrong! C. Prayer – conversation 1. You know conversation a. we talk, other listens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Veteran’s Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

Happy Veteran’s Day

Sermon- Veterans Day 2020 - We celebrated Veterans Day Wednesday. I was thinking about what it means for us to have had our veterans who willingly serve, & served our country. - The freedom that we have today. Came from what they were willing to do for us. - Let’s open ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of What If.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Fear is powerful. How do we fight against such a powerful foe?

Sermon - The Power of what if. - As it has become the normality of today, this virus takes the top headlines. - I however see a more worrying development. I know suicide has been a growing number amongst the deaths during Covid19. Q- The more worrying thing though, is why should anyone choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist