Sermons on Grace Love Mercy:

End Times Explosion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008

Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Over Jesus

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

The people of Jesus’ day, like people of our own time, often stumble because of Jesus’ claims and his call to discipleship.

Stumbling Over Jesus Matthew 11__2-10 Advent3 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Now when John in prison heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples, and said to Him, "Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?" And Jesus answered and said to them, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

He's Waiting At The Well

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 27, 2008

Like the woman at the well, we are thirsty for salvation, and Jesus waits for us with living water at the well.

Introduction: Our reading today is so completely rich with meaning that I am going to go through it verse by verse. I hope in this way to open the text that it might address us where we are, for Christ always comes to us no matter where we are. Prayer: Lord God, we come thirsty. We live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know Your Equipment (Pt1) 7 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2007

A soldier needs to know how to use the equipment they have.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started to look at the spiritual battles we all seem to deal with on a daily basis. We are all in the midst of some kind of war with the enemy. Some of us do not even realize the magnitude of the battle. • One of the first things we must know if we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

99 Sheep And A Pocket Full Of Pennies

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 17, 2007

God throws a party in heaven when a sinner repents.

99 Sheep and a Pocket Full of Pennies Luke 15:1-10 September 16, 2007 I love John Wayne movies. Last year Toni gave me a set of DVDs for Christmas that included “Flying Tigers,” “The Sands of Iwo Jima,” “The Fighting Kentuckian,” “In Old California,” and “North to Alaska.” I also have “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of A Thief In Me Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of a Thief in Me We can be guilty of stealing in three ways: We steal from God, ourselves and others.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hanging In There Through Anxiety Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Anxiety is common to all people, even Christians. We can learn to handle our anxiety by understanding that God is our ever present help, His strength is adequate for anything you might face and His help stands on its own.

We are living in anxious times. As I grew up we faced total annihilation by way of the bomb. My folks actually considered building a bomb shelter. Some of you may have done that. We wondered what would happen. Our anxieties are ever expanding. We have seen people poisoned by simply eating food that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mourning Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

“Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s people in God’s place, the place of his blessing, the Blessed World, living in obedience to God’s commands, in harmony with one another and caring for God’s creation as good stewards of all that God has provided. That’s as good a description of par

We noted last week that when the Biblical writers deliver their accounts of the things that happened they often shape them in particular ways in order to convey some particular aspect of the truth of the situation. Now there’s nothing deceitful or underhanded about this. They’re simple wanting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Prophesied Kingdom 2 - Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God promises to bring new hope to his people by breathing his Spirit into them. This is our hope as well.

By Roy Hamer Have you ever watched a Horror movie? You know, I’m not big on horror movies, in fact most movies I get a little bored. It’s easy for me to go to bed midway through a movie if I don’t like it. If it’s a Horror movie if I don’t go to bed I’m sure to leave the room once or twice during ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus V Legion: A Hellish Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 8:26-39)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 25, 2007

I do personally believe that the greatest thing that holds people back from following Jesus, and that so often holds us back from truly giving ourselves to Him, is fear.

Those of you who tune in regularly to my online forum will know that there’s been a lot of discussion lately about Christopher Hitchens’ new book, "God is Not Great - how religion poisons everything". The publishers, Allen and Unwin, had sent me a review copy that I passed on to someone else on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mission Possible

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

God has given us an amazing task in the Great Commission, but what seems like an impossible task is actually mission possible if we explore what God says about how we approach this mission.

Mission Possible Luke 10:1-16 I. Introduction a. Mission Impossible video clip b. How many of you like the Mission Impossible movies? i. I like them b/c they take me back to my childhood. ii. Explain how I used to invent missions for myself. c. Well, tonight, I’m here to tell you that we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your Problem?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is King Of The Jews

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 2, 2009

An overview of the book of Matthew, surveying the life and ministry of Christ.

Matthew – Jesus is King of the Jews Aim: To give an overview of Matthew’s gospel and his presentation of Jesus the Christ. Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Introduction: Last year we began our journey through the Bible completing an overview of all the Old Testament books, this evening our journey continues ...read more

Denomination: Baptist