Sermons on Gray Pragmatism:

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

What do we do with sin in our lives? We can Cover them; or we can Confess them and Conquer them.

Walking In Light 1 John 1:1-2:6. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

It is an event ROOTED IN TIME AND HISTORY, AND YET TIMELESS IN ITS IMPACT. This week you may have seen cover stories in magazines noting the most recent archeological findings related to some of the very details of this event, and reminding us just how r

We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now that’s a miracle in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracles Of Jesus: Fishin' With The Lord Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 8, 2006

You see, for those of us to desire to follow Jesus, similar to Simon Peter and the other disciples, it means that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is an important issue and doctrine in the life of each and every Christian.

Miracles of Jesus: Fishin’ With The Lord Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION... This miracle of Jesus comes at a time when Jesus is still calling the disciples to follow Him. In fact, this miracle happens before Matthew is even called to join the 12 disciples (he is called in Luke 5:27-32). So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon seeks to encourage persons to get off the performance treadmill to experience growth in grace and Christian maturity through an intimate relationship with Christ.

Most of us have been educated in the “school of performance.” In fact, Shakespeare once said, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” From the very beginning of our lives we’re taught that we must perform properly in order to get what we want. There’s a direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Appreciating The Authentic Savior Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Are you looking for a hopeful rest? Consider a hurting people and a healing Savior. Even today we can appreciate an authentic Savior!

Mark 6:53-56 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 53 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who were sick to wherever they heard He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Accept The Challenge?why Am I In This Valley?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2008

Hardships are not sent by mean destiny and fate to destroy you. This is but a challenge to open new opportunities before you.

Accept the challenge? WHY AM I IN THIS VALLEY? THIS TOO SHALL PASS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU MAY HAVE TO DO THIS IN TWO PARTS, OR MOVE QUICKLY. I use a series of metal bowls, starting the small and increase to larger bowls... we sing: HERE’S MY CUP LORD, I LIFT IT UP, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 2, 2007

Jesus restores and reaffirms us when we fail, making us fit for the Master’s use.

Title: Can God Use Me? Text: John 21:15-19 Introduction: Annie Armstrong It is said that Annie Armstrong never tired of serving God and serving people. In 1893 because of her belief in the powerful hand of God to change lives and our world she wrote over 18,000 letters many by hand. She was the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 3, 2008

What would happen if we got back to the basics and tried to live by the 10 Commandments? Oh, the revival that would sweep our nation, our churches, and each of our hearts! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Laying Down the Law Intro. to the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LayingDownLaw.html In The Gospel and the American Dream, historian Bruce Shelley writes, “In one hand Liberty holds the torch of freedom and in the other the tablet of law. The torch challenges the forces ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hung By The Tongue Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007

#12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 27, 2008

This is a Memorial Day message in honor of all who sacrificed their lives that we might live.

Text: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. What does it mean to Americans? What does it really mean to people? To some people it is a time to get together with family and socialize and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Touching The Lame, Lepers And Legalists Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus changed the Lame, Lepers and Legalists. Well, almost. Here we find the Pharisees burden and the Lord’s blessings regarding the Sabbath.

Now it happened that He went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, "Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?" But He said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This morning I want to look at the story of a young man who discovered the truth of the familiar quote, "There's no place like home." It's the familiar story of the prodigal son...but maybe from a different angle than you've heard it before.

HOME SWEET HOME LUKE 15:11 24 There is an old song that is still popular that says, "There's no place like home for the holidays..." With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner our thoughts often turn toward home. For me, there are so many great memories of the times my family had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010

We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror Reflection

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010

What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, James 1:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, Luke 10:25-37, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Memorial Day Observances

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Let me suggest to you that we observe or do Memorial day from the past to the present and on to the future.

INTRO.- Memorial day weekend means “fun day” to most people! Play, pleasure, cookouts, etc. ILL.- If you want to go to Garden Grove, CA, here is what you can do on Memorial Day weekend. Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the humble strawberry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ