Sermons on God Been Good To Me:

X Marks The Spot [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 14, 2005

Christ is the most important part of Christmas, but is being "X’ed" out by several things. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

X Marks the Spot PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Now it’s a ‘holiday tree’, ‘winter break’, and soon, we’ll all be dreaming of a white holiday! The most important part of the word “Christmas” is where many are placing the “X” today. At ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 16, 2016

Looks at John as being THE VOICE of the one crying in the wilderness

“THE VOICE” John 1:19-28 Intro TV Show – searching for singing talent THE VOICE (Three judges – how they work ) As we look at our passage today…we discover John the Baptist And the first thing we will read in our passage today is this is an account of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jul 18, 2015

This message looks at John the Baptist as THE VOICE of one crying in the wilderness

“THE VOICE” John 1:19-28 Intro TV Show – searching for singing talent THE VOICE (Three judges – how they work ) As we look at our passage today…we discover John the Baptist And the first thing we will read in our passage today is this is an account of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Party-Boy

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

A sermon on the story of Samson.

"Father, I have a question. It’s about the Bible. Why is Samson such a highly praised figure in the Bible? I mean, he certainly wasn’t an image of virtue, and he didn’t deal well with his own passions. Why is he even in there?" "Well," I said, " what is your impression of Samson?" "Um, he’s a ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Should I Do It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2018

Why should we humble ourselves to do menial and low level jobs for others? Because Jesus humbled himself to wash the disciles feet.

Why Should I Do It? 7/15/2018 John 13:12-17 Acts 1:1-11 Have you ever been in a situation in which somebody asked you to do something that you really didn’t want to do it, and you even thought it was unfair for them to ask you to do it. You may have said verbally or inside your head, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedient Priesthood Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 6 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus.

Obedient Priesthood Lesson 6 from Leviticus I. Introduction A. Trained for Obedience 1. Arabian horses in the Middle East are trained for obedience. a) Trainers prepare these horses for use in the desert of the area. b) They test them to see if they are completely obedient to their ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excited By Prayer

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Church Growth

Contributed by Michael Cotie on May 17, 2009

How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.

Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Say The Things You Say? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

For your character, change your words, and your heart will change.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. For your destiny, change your heart, and your words will change. 2. For your character, change your words, and your heart will change. The Five Most Five Powerful Words ? I love you. ? You are forgiven. ? I pronounce you husband and wife. ? You are hired. ? Yes. B. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37, James 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday: Maintaining Our Pentecostal Heritage Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Maintaining our Pentecostal heritage is not just about preserving tradition—it’s about guarding the fire, power, and purpose of the Holy Spirit in our generation.

PENTECOST SUNDAY: MAINTAINING OUR PENTECOSTAL HERITAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Jude 1:20, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Zechariah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost marked the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church, ushering in a new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Warning Concering Neglect

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon seeks to encourage spiritual renewal in the life of a believer as well at participation in an upcoming spiritual renewal event in the life of the Church.

What happens when we neglect to work a garden? Plants get choked off by weeds. What happens when we neglect to water plants? They die. What happens when we neglect to get physical exercise? We develop a “spare tire!” What happens if we neglect to nourish a baby? They suffer malnutrition and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the Christian's role as a missionary in daily life, reflecting Christ's light and fulfilling the Great Commission in their everyday interactions.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this holy ground. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We're not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Every heartbeat, every breath drawn, every step taken has led ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Go, Meet