Sermons on Good Shepherd:

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Can Clean You Up! Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Jul 7, 2012

Based on the story of the Gadarene demoniac, highlights the power of Christ to deliver anyone who will believe from all the power of the unclean spirit.

Mark 5:1-2 Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. The story we read in Mark 5 seems like a very dramatic, very unusual situation that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Provision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2012

Our knowledge comes from experience and it is very limited, but Jesus’ knowledge is unlimited, and He could see into the future. He knew that in the future, when His disciples began to preach the gospel, that they would encounter hardships and persecutio

The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Introduction Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. I can relate to that, because I think that I may know my wife so well that I anticipate her problems; and at times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Provides Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

Trust, Sacrifice, Blessings, Priorities

The God That Provides Genesis 22:1-14 (pg 14) September 8, 2013 Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav ... His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3886 trips into the streets and homes of Bagdad…He had his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

Purity, Circumstances, Integrity

Genesis 39:1-23 September 15, 2013 Introduction: I spent a lot of time in New Orleans and the gulf region after Katrina hit in 2005...Almost a dozen trips in 3 years...And then we partnered with Stadia and Team Expansion to plant a church in St. Bernard’s Parish...It’s called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 24, 2013

This message examines the significance of Christ praying for our forgiveness while he was hanging from the cross.

The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross—Pt. 2 Forgiveness and Fellowship Scripture Ref: Luke 23:34 1. Introduction a. Last week we started a series on how the gospel is portrayed in Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. We saw how the gospel in its entirety was presented in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Building Relationships

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Nicodemus - Born Again

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 2, 2013

A special message during our Sunday in the Park, talks about starting over with salvation.

Note: My main resource is from Max Lucado's book 3:16. Well worth the read. Title: Born Again Theme: The importance of being able to start over. Text: John 3 Offering: Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Somebody To Love Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This sermon deals with having and raising children

Somebody to Love Genesis 5:1-2 For the past two weeks, we’ve been talking about marriage. We’ve considered what marriage ought to look like, our roles and how we live into God’s picture for marriage. But the Book of Genesis isn’t just about relationships and marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not Time

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2013

We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint

It's Not Time John 7:1-8, 30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotTime.html We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Time is like a river made ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Plugged Into The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 31, 2016

We can't have power to our appliances unless we are plugged into an outlet. We need to be plugged into the Holy Spirit for power from on high.

Every electrical appliance you purchase comes with a trouble shooting guide. The purpose of this guide is to instruct you what to check for if the appliance is not running. The number one item is usually, “Ensure that the item is plugged into an electric outlet.” Here again, this must ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Attacking Panic

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 1, 2016

How can we use David's example and attack panic!

Attacking Panic August 28, 2016 Psalm 31 A photographer was assigned to get photos of a forest fire. Because there was too much smoke, he hired a plane so he could fly over the forest. When he arrived at the airport, a plane was warming up near the runway. He jumped in and said, "Let's go! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Crisis In Corinth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2016

With mixed groups of individuals in Corinth, a crisis was rising.

It was October of 1962. I was a strapping youth of 12 years old, with my entire life before me, living in constant fear of a nuclear bomb blowing us all away. An Air Force reconnaissance plane had taken pictures of Russian built missile silos sitting inside the island of Cuba just off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Heroes Of Our Nation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

4th of July sermon looking at how God was active in the birth of our nation

Heroes of Our Nation Hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16, 12: 1-2 In the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA, there's a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly out of place in the midst of displays for impressive Navy vessels and artifacts from significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist