Sermons on George Beverly:

God Cares

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

Showing how God cares through the story of Esther - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

God’s care Reading: Esther chapters 2 verse 5-11.. Ill: Top 6 things that people tend to forget: • 6: faces • 5: what was said • 4: words • 3:telephone numbers • 2: where something is • 1: names! Be assured of this: • God not only knows you by name, but he will never ever ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

Live Your Life Like You Mean It

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2010

We cannot shut our eyes to this one fact: The way we live reflects on the One who gave us life.

LIVE YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT Isaac Butterworth November 14, 2010 2 Peter 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baa Baa Black Sheep Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2011

Psychologists refer to the trait of not wanting someone to be part of their "flock" the "Black Sheep Effect". Jesus could have told His parable using a black sheep (because the sinners He worked with were that), but He didn’t. Were there reasons why He di

OPEN: (This is a video of a 3 yr old girl “reading” the story of the lost sheep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIhNBzK6dQ Begin at 31 sec mark. Quit at 3 minutes) In keeping with this idea of children’s stories, I want to share with you a children’s song about sheep. Sing along is you know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah, Running From God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Is Seeking Our Needs Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 26, 2011

Even with all that we have in America, I want to show you why it is still important to ask God to provide our daily needs. When we ask God for something, we are acknowledging that He is the source of what we need and that He owns everything.

Purpose: To explain the importance of asking God to supply our daily needs. Aim: I want the listeners to see how dependent they are on God for everything. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the first of three requests for personal needs in what we call the Lord's Prayer. The first personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covenant Relationship Series

Contributed by West Garner on Oct 6, 2011

Exodus 24 describes the covenant relationship that God has with His people.

One of the saddest things about the world we live in today is the integrity of men & women. It seems people have no problem breaking their word if it helps them. Used to be a man was as good as his word or a man’s word was his bond but that is simply not the case anymore. B/c of that, today, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Dead Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

1. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 1) January 10, 2010 A Faith without Works is Dead About 40 years ago there was a famous tightrope walker named George Blondin. As a publicity stunt he decided to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. On the appointed day they stretched a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 6, 2010

All human strength fades, but our God is God Almighty. What hope and strength that name brings to us, just as it did to Abraham! A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him

Text: Genesis 17:1-5 Theme: El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him Season: Pentecost 2c -- God’s Names Date: June 6, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For The Impossible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2010

The book of Nehemiah is about building a work for God, and behind every great work of God there is somewhere a KNEELING figure. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pray for the Impossible Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayForTheImpossible.html A Jew being the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Babylonian King, is an impossible thought to ponder. How could this possibly be? It was an impossible situation...but we serve the God of the impossible! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010

This message deals with the power and effectiveness of faith that rests squarely upon and sole in the Lord.

The Fight Of Faith By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Sam. 17:45-47 I. GOD WAS THE OBJECT OF DAVID’S FAITH A. Notice The Difference Between Faith And Fear. B. Notice David’s Dependence On God’s Faithfulness. II. GOLIATH WAS THE OBJECTIVE OF DAVID’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Part 3 of The Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer series. 3 words emphasize "His Kingdom Come" - Then, Now, and Me. Some claim Jesus as Savior but not as Lord. Is that right? Let's see in today's message.

THE LORD’S PRAYER 3 – THY KINGDOM COME THIS MORNING, we continue our phrase-by-phrase look at THE LORD’S PRAYER And by way of reminder, the reason that we’re talking about THE LORD’S PRAYER is because God is calling our church to prayer Because, without question, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Demoniac Of Gadara Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

This sermon shows how Christ completely delivers those who come to Him

The Demoniac of Gadara Text: mark 5:1-20Introduction: We turn in our Bibles now to the fifth chapter of Mark’s gospel, and what a chapter it is. Few chapters so comprehensively contain the record of Christ’s power to save. In this chapeter Jesus faces the three great enemies of man, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Difference Between Your Standing And Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Do you notice that others have a joy and victory that is missing in your life. Learn how to rediscover your spiritual joy! In this first sermon, we consider that one must know the difference between his circumstances and his standing i

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy June 13, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, Some Secrets of Christian Living and The Secret ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Believe Every Person/Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We should refuse false prophets 2- We should recognize true believers 3- We should realize true power

INTRO.- Let me name some people to see your reaction in regard to whether you believe them or not. Please give me thumbs up or thumbs down, depending on whether you believe them or not or believe in them; good, bad or otherwise. - Donald Trump (Mr. Combover. He talks a lot) - Bill Gates (He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We know that we are in Him 2- We know the God of love 3- We know the security of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Vance Havner was a southern Baptist preacher. (1901 - 1986) He was a very popular "revivalist" and Bible conference speaker and authored over 30 books of sermons and devotional books. He became a Christian as a boy, licensed to preach at twelve and ordained at fifteen. His charm, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ