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Astonished Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jun 4, 2007

Understand what prompted Paul to write the book of Galatians and how his words affect us today.

“Astonished!” Galatians 1:1-9 INTRO: Have you ever experienced the frustration and shock of finding out that something you felt was very clear and plain had become muddied, confusing, even forgotten? As a kid, my mom would often ask me rhetorically, “Do I have to draw you a picture?” And most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Odds And Ends

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016

* Hospitality * Active in Faith * Focus on God * Repentance * Growing in Maturity of Faith

ODDS and ENDS Hebrews 6:1-3 #OddsEnds INTRODUCTION Our church in January, embarked on a five year journey. We are in year one where our church is following a pattern set for us in Acts 2:42 which describes the early church as “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003

Good for this time of continuing war...Eye-opening scriptures to help lay people understand why war is sometimes necessary, and sometimes even recommended by God. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

World War Won! Prov. 14:34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarAndFreedom.html Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. We take our freedom for granted. Here we sit today, praying, singing, fellowshipping, worshipping God together, reading His Word…w/out fear of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Please God? Part 6

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God when we do our part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

This morning I begin with what might be to some of us a loaded question that I am asking for you to verbally respond to: When you hear the words missionary or missions what do you think of? (Allow for responses) Thanks for your responses. Now can I ask you to think about the following statement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Motivated Towards Change Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003

Fifth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

GIVING MOTIVATED TOWARDS CHANGE PHILIPPIANS 4:15-23 Years ago The Chaplain magazine told how the noted preacher Charles Spurgeon and his wife were called miserly because they sold all the eggs their chickens laid and wouldn’t give any away. Because they always made a profit on their butter, milk, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrations Of Separation To God’s Good News-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? When are we separated to God’s Good News? A demonstration of separation to God’s Good News is Willful....

Demonstrations of Separation to God’s Good News-III —Rom. 1:1-7 Need: Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. There is /a Gospel/Good news/ to which God separates us. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? 6 demonstrations of separation to God’s Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Diversity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005

we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: The One And Only Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 26, 2002

Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior for the whole world.

“JESUS: THE ONE AND ONLY” Acts 4:12 April 7, 2002—FBC, Richland Is our culture asking us to give up Jesus for a greater religious cause? Joseph Stowell, the President of Moody Seminary spoke at a Pastor’s Conference and related the following personal story. This past November he went to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Community Focused

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 5, 2002

In Acts 2:42-47 we see a community of believers, have we maintained that spirit of belief in today’s society?

Community Acts 2:42-47 "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Worship

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Purpose of Worship according to Jesus, fews simples reflexions.

Jesus et la louange Il disait: Le temps est accompli, et le royaume de Dieu est proche. Repentez-vous, et croyez à la bonne nouvelle.@ Marc 1/15. Ceci est la première prédication notée dans les Evangiles, celle-ci établi le thème entier de tout son ministère. Tout ce que Jésus a dit et fair, de ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus On Teams Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

What does it take to have an impact like Jesus -- impact on others and with others? Find out the biblical componenents to teams in this message from Luke 6.

“Jesus on Teams” (Luke 6:12-16) R Files Video opens… TRANS: That’s the story of how one person has been changed by Jesus! Yes, Dennis has an R File (show file and give to Dennis) … his life has been changed by the resurrection and he will forevermore be a different man. You know, Dennis, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With One Who Knows

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 21, 2002

Jeremiah 29:11 gives us a word of hope that is sorely needed in the dark times of our lives.

Getting to Know One Who Knows Jeremiah 29:11 We live life in a dark place, don’t we? I don’t mean dark in terms of evil, although the world is in many ways saturated with evil and that contributes to the darkness I am speaking about. Life is dark and evil contributes to that darkness. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Independent Jonah And The Rescue From Doom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 15, 2008

God mercifully rescues Jonah in a specatular way showing his control over all things.

Last week we started a sermon series on the life of the prophet Jonah. Independent Jonah, as we’re calling him for his I-know-what’s-best attitude, shares some similarities with the Indiana Jones character from the Steven Spielberg movies. Both got into their share of tight spots and both managed ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The "Performance Art" Of God

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 28, 2009

A different look at the story of The Flood and Rainbow. How the rainbow reminds us of God’s grace restrains Him from doing what He COULD do, but chooses NOT to do. What we learn from the story about judgment and justice.

Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t at least heard something about Noah and The Flood? Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t heard at least something about “Noah’s Ark?” I’m willing to bet that when you think about Noah and the flood, your mind usually goes directly to the “ark” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Least Important Person In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2010

In this message we learn that Anna understood three truths about the coming of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We have just listened to the story of the birth of Jesus in our Scripture Lessons. We heard about the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, Herod, and others. Most of these characters are familiar to us. Tonight, however, I want to talk about the least important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed