Sermons on Gladness:

How To Put John 3:16 Into Practice Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 18, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series called "The Seven Steps to Spiritual Health and Fitness."

Series: Seven Steps to Spiritual Fitness. Sermon #1 "How to Put John 3:16 into Practice." A few years ago the Surgeon General released a report on the Physical Fitness and Health of Americans. He said that most Americans are overweight and out of shape. And he stressed that the key to good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Jesus Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

The heart of Jesus is one that is a worship hungry heart and focused on God.

Just Like Jesus pt 3 The heart of Jesus is compassionate, forgiving, listening and led by an invisible hand. Today we will see two more components of His heart, may those components be ours also. His heart is a Worship hungry heart. How did we prepare to come here today? What were the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"To All The Nations"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2004

This sermon is about evangelism and missions.

“TO ALL THE NATIONS” Luke 24:36-53 INTRO – Let’s talk about Jesus: - He’s the Savior of the world; - He’s the Light of the world; - He’s the promised Messiah; - He’s God’s one and only Son; - He’s the one in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins; - He’s the Lord of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

For What Purpose?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Favorite Verses Of Pentecost

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

early church power

Intro: over the years there are many ministers who Intro: as I listen to sermons on television or radio, I am always amazed at the lack of preaching from the book of Acts. As a lifetime Pentecostal I have heard many wonderful sermons from this great book of the events about the early church. Here ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 90 - A Modern Version

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 9, 2005

This is an attempt to retell Psalm 90 in a way that is relevant for today

Psalm 90 V1 Oh Lord, the god who is sovereign over his people Israel, the one who rules over them as a king who cares for his people, providing protection, providing justice, providing stability. You have been our dwelling place. Not just a place to escape from the difficulties of life. Not just a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2003

Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorbed society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Re

Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phil. 4:4) Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorb society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Enter Into His Gates" 100 Psalms

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

Somanytimes people quote the 100 Psalms, but do they full understand its meaning.

“A Song of Praise” Psalms 100 Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Next to the 23rd Psalms, the 100th Psalms is probably the most quoted Psalms in the Bible. However it is good to be able to quote the 100 division of Psalms, but to fully understand the meaning of 100 Psalms is deeper than just being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 100:6

Denomination: Apostolic

A God For All Times

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

God is there in for us in the Bad Times.

Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Ps 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Christ At Heart's Door

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The classic painting and the familiar verse can teach us much about an intimate relationship with Christ. Our verse offers Christ’s solution to a church that has everything except what matters.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christ at Heart’s Door Revelation 3:20 (Projection of the classic painting illustrates the message.) Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008

As the believer grows in the discipline of giving, he helps build up the kingdom of God on earth.

“For we are God’s fellow workers” - 1 Corinthians 3:9 a (NIV) Former head of the California Baptist Foundation, Cecil Pearson relates the story of how one morning, he was standing near a construction shack in a new subdivision in Sacramento, California, where the California Baptist Foundation had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Elections: Our Response

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005

Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Anyone? - Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005

7 Reasons why the good tidings brought by the angel that night were much needed "good news" in this world. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Good News, Anyone? Luke 2:10-14 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn my eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every single headline said, That this ole world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013

To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:28

Denomination: Pentecostal