Sermons on Glory Of This World:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 24, 2003

The tongue- 1)The master key 2)A fire 3)A beast 4)A spring

Taming the tongue. Jas 3:1-12. WBC 26/10/03 pm INTRODUCTION The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill. Declared the Greek. The tongue destroys a greater hoard, The Turk asserts, than does the sword. A Persian proverb wisely saith, A lengthy tongue-an early death; Or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Free To Forgive Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Peter 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Approach --- God Make Me For Him!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2003

THE WAY WE APPROACH OUR PROBLEMS AND LIFE MIGHT HAVE A LOT TO DO WITH WHETHER WE FAIL OR SUCCEED. May we walk in godly paths!

THE APPROACH  --- GOD MAKE ME FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson I do in two parts. TEXT: Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. 1. ONE LITTLE BOY GREW A NEW APPROACH TO THE GAME. We have this little boy at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whats Rocking Your Boat?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003

A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Opened

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin Unseen

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-23, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things To Know For Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2003

We can learn a lot from Gideon as what we are to remember in our times of trouble

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have had a life where you have had no difficulties? Life has been easy with no challenges. I would venture to say there are not too many people who can lay claim to a life without challenges and difficulty. • How many times have you been in the midst of a difficult ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion For The People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 23, 2003

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and wate

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and water Text: I Kings 17: 8 through ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Least Of These" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 5, 2003

When we use our gifts to meet the needs of the "least of these" we are doing it as unto the Lord.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 7, 2003 “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: In today’s parable the people are divided up at judgment day as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep were on the right and the goats on the left. He speaks to those on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing Grace: God's Unmerited Love Proclaimed Through Holy Communion

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 5, 2003

None of us deserves this great kindness from God. We can only accept it as His unmerited favor and mercy.

1) Lon Bonsberry is a native Texan, Vietnam Veteran, and legal editor. He has a website called “Writers on the Loose” and on his homepage he recounts a story of “The Time I Received Holy Communion” 2) He writes of how when he was just 12 years old, he and his ten-year-old brother boarded a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Holistic Stewardship Series

Contributed by Justin Meek on Sep 6, 2003

Sermon two in stewardship series. Show what stewarship is an important part of our Christian lives.

Holistic Stewardship Text: Various 9/7/03 FFWB Louisville Introduction: A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: “Hi! This is Fred. If it’s the phone company, I sent the money. If it’s Mom or Dad, please send money. If it’s the financial office, you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Salvation And Assurance Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: If your child was lost and you could get a message to him, would you make it complicated or simple? [The Meaning, The Man and The Method of Salvation.]

The Simplicity of Salvation Acts 16:25-30 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Question: If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

This morning I want you to know that the Presence of the Holy Spirit in One’s Life Changes Everything.

The Presence of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 13, 2004 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Faulty Memory

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message that looks at faulty faith, and encourages to grow in faith, and trust in God.

Faulty Memory/Lack of Faith We must know that “God is a Big God” July 25, 1999 Exodus 16:1-4 Is it just me or are these Israelites, these people that God has rescued from slavery, saved from a charging army by parting the Red Sea, and has protected and provided for at every turn, YET, THESE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene