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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

Christmas For Everybody!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God’s favor is not exclusive. God doesn’t play favorites, but offers His mercy to all who will receive Him. Let’s look at some thoughts about God’s favor, His good will toward men.

Christmas for Everybody! Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2014

-Sowing to the flesh means being self-absorbed, living according to our sinful/fallen nature. -Sowing to the Spirit means living for God, abiding in our regenerate nature. Which nature wins? The one we feed the most.

Introduction: A comedian said, “Why am I always getting blamed for things I do?” In this passage, Paul reminds us: choices have consequences. This is a fixed law of human nature. “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

Why I H8 Religion Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Pastor Aubrey looks at the rules that make up religion and its trap to pride, servitude to death & hell

John 3:1-11 Why I H8 Religion Theologian Karl Barth was lecturing to a group of students at Princeton. One student asked the German theologian "sir, don’t you think that god has revealed himself in other religions and not only in Christianity?" Barth’s answer stunned the crowd. With a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting The Community Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 25, 2013

Receive the eternal goodness of God and live out that goodness in your community!

Please be seated for a moment and please allow me to just share a short message. My prayer is that you will hear from God, not really from me. The theme for this year’s Holiday Folk Fair is Celebrating the Culture of Community, commemorating a community of people who are bound together by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014

God isn’t finished with us yet.

A Work in Progress May 4, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God isn’t finished with us yet. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:6 Introduction: When we lived in West Africa, we noticed everywhere we went where half completed buildings, most of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Fight Like A A Girl

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018

Encouragement to fight on

Fight Like A Girl Judges 4:17-24 Will you always love me, old fat and bald, I do 1. She decided there was a war going on vs 17 The majority of our country may be ok with the sin and filthiness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie campaign. Redemption is one of the greatest things God does for us. The past, present and future

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Your Name? Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018

More than being polite and calling a person by name, names are more important than we think. Scripture shows us multiple times that a name change was in order. A name that was less than desirable was changed by God himself to one of honor!

What is Your Name? This morning we continue the series, “Questions?” We have looked at the famous questions in scripture, “Did God really say…?”, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and “Why are you laughing?”. Today we are going to look at a question God asked that is truly about as personal as they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Love Each Other"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon for Good Friday.

“Love Each Other” John 19:17-30 Today we come to the Cross. It was a terrifying death. The goal of crucifixion was to inflict the maximum amount of agony on another person for the longest possible time. It was an extremely effective way to kill a human being slowly. Jesus hung on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 30, 2018

The Cross of Christ is one of division, decision, and dedication.

The Cross of Christ John 19:16-22 Perhaps the most familiar of all Christian symbols is the cross. Can you look in almost any direction without seeing a cross? They are on the top of steeples, hanging on the walls, and worn on gold chains around necks, often by those who have little if any concept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Man And His Wife

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 13, 2018

A good wife is a gift from God.

A MAN AND HIS WIFE “Valuing And Keeping A Good Thing” Used in Men Of Integrity Meetings by Luther Sexton SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the LORD.” INTRODUCTION: A good wife is a great blessing to a man. I. FINDETH A WIFE A. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal