Sermons on Grace And Love:

Have Faith In The Lord And You Will Be Saved!!

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 24, 2007

A sermon on how Faith and Stewardship are connected

Last week during the Senior Recognition, one of our seniors mentioned her favorite verse was Matthew 19:26b; “for God everything is possible.” No matter where you go, or no matter what your station in life maybe. God is with you and He can make all things possible. Lets repeat Paul’s words to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

In The Presence Of A Holy God

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 24, 2007

Once we have an encounter with God, we will never be the same.

In the presence of a Holy God Exodus 3:1-5 and Acts 9:4-8 In 1961 A.W. Tozer was given the opportunity to speak to a group of ministers on a subject of his choice. Not surprisingly he chose to speak to them about the holiness of God. During that talk he said the following words: “I believe we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Distinguished Man"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

A mesage on the book the Prayer of Jabez

“The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is My Story

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 28, 2007

A sermon on Galatians 1:13-24 based on sharing our story in Jesus Christ (Material adapted from Scot McKnight in NIV Application Commentary, New Testament, Galatians)

Sermon for 5/27/2007 Galatians 1:13-24 Memorial Day Introduction: A. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who have died fighting for the United States and for the cause of freedom. B. Our sign out front is in honor of Memorial Day. Had a young lady ask a few questions about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3. Ready And Waiting? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

All people should live in readiness for the end (2nd coming or death) by doing what God commands now.

INTRO Procrastination. It’s a universal part of the human experience isn’t it? We put off doing the things we’re supposed to be doing because we figure we have time to get to it later. Some people seem like professional procrastinators. Students get assignments at the beginning of the term and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words To Live By

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007

God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:18-25

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Title: Called to Suffer Date/Place: LSCC, 9/25/05, AM A. Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of toddlers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Offering And Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 3 on holiness as seen in Leviticus, examining the Hebrew sacrifices.

Offerings and Sacrifice I. Introduction A. One of the most neglected books in the Bible is Leviticus. 1. Many do not study the book because they feel it was written only to the Levitical priesthood. a) As Christians, we are the priesthood of God – 1 Peter 2:9 b) Therefore Leviticus can help us ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 15:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixing The Fatal Feelings Of February

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2007

4 Consequences, 4 Causes, and 4 Cures 4 Depression. David was a man after God’s own heart and he struggled with it, as do many of God’s children. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Fixing the Fatal Feelings of February The Consequences, Causes and Cure of Depression Psalm 77 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FatalFebruary.com Depression is real…and affects many people year round. But we are starting the month known for being the most depressing of all. Aside from the cold, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Moses Lead Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 3, 2007

The greatest man of the Old Testament had a rough start. It’s amazing what God did with his life and what God can do with your life, too.

How would you describe Moses’ relationship with God? Listen to what God says at one point when Aaron and Miriam speak against Moses: Numbers 12: 6 He said, "Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, shall make Myself known to him in a vision. I shall speak with him in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmanuel

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In these 25 verses, most of which do read something like a phone directory, we have the theological stage set for all of the rest of Matthew’s gospel. And not only is the shape set forth for the rest of the gospel, the shape and form of the entire New Te

Emmanuel Matthew 1 It was December 1944. Dietrich Bonhoeffer found himself celebrating his last Christmas on the earth. He was only 39. He had been a German pastor. Now, he was a Nazi war criminal. It was Christmas time. And he was pensive, with pen in hand, over his little diary. And the thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why So Many Translations

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

… So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life. Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 20, 2007

John’s concluding words tells us how we have eternal life through Christ, and what we should do with that life.

1 John 5:13-21 February 11, 2007 … so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the last sermon in 1 John. John ends the letter by telling us why he wrote it. He does the same in the gospel of John. In the last verse of the Gospel he says: “But these are written that you may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: *other

The Lord Over Demons Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 25, 2007

Jesus meets, heals and saves a demon filled man, who then became a good preacher for his Master.

MARK 5:1-20 THE LORD OVER DEMONS I. THE ACCURSED: * Mark 5:1-6 A. His Abode 5:2 B. His Actions 5:3-5 C. His Adoration 5:6 II. THE ANARCHY: ** Mark 5:7-13 A. The Anomaly 5:7-11 B. The Appeal 5:12 C. The Acquiescence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

When You Meet God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2007

When you meet God, Come Clean about who you are, Call upon God for Help, Commit to what God wants to do in your life.

WHEN YOU MEET GOD February 25, 2007 Jay Robison GENESIS 32:22-30 I acknowledge that I have used the sermon central site as one of my study resources for this sermon. There is a great mystery of life You must STRUGGLE if you ARE GOING TO GROW Growth always means struggle in one form or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Baptist