Sermons on Gratitude:

The Joy Of Humility Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2013

Paul reminds us there is one reason to be glad, the grace, mercy, and forgiveness purchased by Jesus Christ. He is also calling us to beware. The devil steals, kills, and tries to destroy joy. Be glad about Jesus beware of the joy stealers.

Intro: Alien cover ups, Kennedy conspiracy, Kardashians, Kanye, Beyoncé and royal babies. What we discover is that our world is full of people with itching ears for something new, something they have never heard before. It amazes me that people seem to come to conferences, classes and revivals ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Now Hiring – ‘slaves’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 17 verses 5 through 10

Luke 17: 5 – 10 Now Hiring – ‘Slaves’ 5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Gospel All About? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's view of the Gospel message.

Have you forgotten something this week? Would you agree with this statement, “Human beings are quite forgetful?” Consider these words from William Doane’s classic hymn: “Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon.” One early childhood educator puts it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Principle Of Applied Priesthood" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 4, 2011

God calls us to grow in ourv faith if we are going to effectively apply our priesthood and represent men before Him in prayer and intercession.

Last time, we spoke about intercession. We defined intercession as: “Offering up requests to God on behalf of another who would make the same request of God if they had sense enough to ask.” We said that intercession involves using my relationship and standing with God to ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Table Fellowship Is For Sinners

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 12, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.6] June 13, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Forgive us, gracious Lord, for the ways in which we ignore those whom you love and for whom you died. Forgive us for the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010

Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing And Not Seeing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2011

A sermon about making the decision to see.

John 9:1-41 “Seeing and Not Seeing” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN wwww.eastridgeumc.org When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton, Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

"Master, It Is Good For Us To Be Here"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

TRANSFIGURATION -- Disciples discover it is always good to be in the presence of the Lord. It is good for us see the glory of Jesus. It is good for us to hear the Father's voice.

“MASTER, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE” (Outline) March 6, 2011 - Transfiguration - LUKE 9:28-36 INTRO: Time is very valuable in each of our lives. Today’s society often distorts the importance of the present. In our lives we look back and we look ahead so much that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genereous: Discovering The Generous Character Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 4, 2011

If you examine the Bible from Genesis to Revelation we find that again and again God is giving. He is generous in creation, salvation, and sanctification. If His character is so generous shouldn't ours be? God is lavishly generous as we identifiy with

Intro: What is it that will cause us as Christians, followers of Christ to give in a manner that glorifies God? It will not be capital campaigns, it will not be gimmicks. Instead it will be when we understand the depths of God’s character and His goal to spread His kingdom by seeking and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Close To The Source"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2010

A sermon about making the decision to be happy.

Luke 17:11-19 “Close to the Source” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN It happens a lot. Something occurs, or is about to happen and suddenly we become very religious. Perhaps a person finds a lump in their breast and, in fear and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Our Example: Yield To Him

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 25, 2012

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ our example: Yield to Him Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 God is love and chose to create man in His own likeness and image to be the object of His love. He demonstrated His love by giving him authority and dominion over all His other creation. The Psalmist in Psalm 8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mining Some Truths!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012

Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event

Mining some truths… August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: *other