Sermons on God The Great Shepherd:

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

We must be born again because there is no other way to God.

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (vv. 1-2). 1. Whether you are rich or poor, you must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Grace And Freedom #2: Good News For Les Miserables Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 6, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #2: GOOD NEWS FOR LES MISERABLES INTRO TO TOPIC: Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be studying the topic of Great Grace and Freedom in the book of Galatians. QUOTE: “Galatians is a dangerous book. It exposes the most popular substitute for spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of Prayer Is Prayer Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers.

The of Heart Prayer Is Prayer of The Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers. While it is true that God is in-charge of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How’s Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Always Speaking

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

One of the great things about God is that He constantly offers a way out of the trouble we are in. For the people of Israel, their problem was caused by their sin, and so the solution began by dealing with it.

Passage: Judges 6:1-11 Intro: Early in our marriage, Jan and I discovered that communication could be a challenge! 1. particularly when trying to describe the solution to a structural problem of some kind. Il) like rearranging the furniture. 2. we discovered best way was to sit ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

David, Armour Bearer Of King Saul

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To show that we are an armor bearer of GOD not of men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an armor bearer of men? No. I'm an armor bearer of GOD. 1 Corinthians 7:23 (Amplified Bible) You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for by Christ]; then do not yield yourselves up to become [in your own estimation] slaves to men [but consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Pick Up The Pieces

Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021

When your life is falling apart and everyone has waked away , God has never left you

Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Service Or Serve-Us? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011

Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practical Side Of The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 23, 2015

Heart, head and hands... these three areas are all covered in the greatest commandment as formational for God's people.

Next week we will be having a combined service here, followed by a fellowship lunch and ministry fair down in the fellowship hall. This is a golden opportunity for us to hear from our deacons who lead various ministries here and join with them by taking part in one or more of the ministries of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 22, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 19 – 39

Hebrews 10: 19 – 39 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B 19Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walking With God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 14, 2011

Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a man of faith Enoch was for his name is among those in the “Hall of Faith” of Hebrews 11. E

Intro: Enoch is named only nine times in the entire Bible: six times in Genesis, and once each in the books of Luke, Jude and Hebrews. Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: *other

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Transformation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

A vision and goal for 2023. It all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. It's all about a transformation. A small sermonette to go along with "A Christian's Heart - Introduction."

A Needed Transformation Over this past generation our country has gone through wholesale changes in what we stand for and believe in. There are things happening today that weren’t even contemplated a couple of generations ago. In 1965, after reading Billy Graham’s manuscript entitled, “World ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Samuel 17:55

Denomination: Foursquare

We Are Laborers Together

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

God’s work is never done. There is always something that needs to be done in a growing church. There is always someone that needs a help. There are lost people all around us that need Christ. There are children that need to be taught God’s word. There is

Intro: God’s work is never done. There is always something that needs to be done in a growing church. There is always someone that needs a help. There are lost people all around us that need Christ. There are children that need to be taught God’s word. There is so much to be done. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: *other

On Membership (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2023

Implementing membership at a new church plant

On Membership (Part One) Text: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WELCOME AND GREETINGS Well Church, today, and next Sunday we’re going to be talking about membership, and why membership matters. So first of all, let me just put this out there. Fairview Fellowship Church is a new church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible