Sermons on Good Deeds:

Jesus, The True Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013

Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Faithful Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2013

Eternal Security of the believer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Faithful Shepherd John 10:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaithfulShepherd.html The Bible is like a gold mine, and the deeper you dig the more rich gems you find. This shepherd chapter is like a crown jewel, and it is difficult to look away from its radiance. Many in our lost ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Speaking God

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012

An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Answer To The Question

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

This looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan in a whole different light

The Answer to the Question Luke 10:25-37 Introduction I want us tonight to allow the Holy Spirit to open our thinking and get outside of our box We are going to look at the parable of the Good Samaritan…many of you know this story and even taught it We’ve been taught to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Laugh...all Over Again!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

As we allow the spontaneous movement of this life within us we are able to experience a joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The world pays people to make it laugh. Stand up comedians are paid to make people laugh. Books, movies and pictures abound that has one purpose…to make people laugh! The laughter lasts for a moment and then ceases. The child of God however has within him rivers of living water flowing, a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Ship-Wreck Your Faith Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2013

Timothy had a major challenge in ministering to the Church at Ephesus. To accomplish that task Paul told him he needed a strong faith in Christ. If he didn’t have that, it was possible that he, himself could become a spiritual ship-wreck. We too need tha

DON’T SHIPWRECK YOUR FAITH 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Dorn Ridge May 05, 2013 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/fvHc15 INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have titled this morning’s message: “Don’t Ship-wreck your faith.” 2.) Paul was writing to a young minister some advice for ministering to the Church at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013

To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giver Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011

Having pointed out that God is not the source of anything that is evil, James now proceeds to show that God is the source of everything that is good.

James 1:17-Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Nothing is more tragic than for a person to have a wrong conception of God, for this will effect one’s thinking and who they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

"You Are Of Infinite Worth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2011

A sermon about seeing ourselves and others in the way God sees us.

GENESIS 1:26-27 Matthew 9:35-36 “You are of Infinite Worth” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: United Methodist

"Eating Chicken In A Seafood Restaurant"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 16, 2012

A sermon about experiencing God.

"Eating Chicken at a Seafood Restaurant" 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 The summer before my Senior Year in high school I was asked to work as a Counselor at a United Methodist Church Camp in Upstate New York. It was similar to, say, Camp Lookout. As some of you who have seen old pictures of me on my ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

How to Be Blessed Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 25, 2011 What does it mean to be blessed? Have you ever asked yourself that question? • finances? • health? • lovely family? • lots of friends? • good looks? • All the above? And ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Csi Jerusalem: The Usual Suspects Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Explore the events leading to the Crucifixion and the perpetrators responsible.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ THE CRIME SCENE SUSPECTS & MOTIVES Caiaphas John ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csi Jerusalem: Whodunnit? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Study the history of biblical events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ, and see God’s hand from the beginning.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ THE USUAL SUSPECTS • Caiaphas, Judas, Pilate, Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ