Sermons on Greek Text:

Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004

A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Attitude Towards False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2010

In today's text, Jude describes God's attitude towards false teachers.

Scripture The brief but important letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 5-7 today, I want you to notice God’s attitude towards false teachers. Let’s read Jude 5-7: 5 Now I want to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lamb Of God In The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 8, 2009

A brief review of the texts in the Revelation of Jesus Christ recording the word "Lamb"

The Lamb of God The Lord Jesus Christ is the main Person of the Apocalypse with His preferred title the "Lamb" appearing (28) times in the book of the Revelation. Although John in Revelation 1-3 sees him as the glorified Lord of glory, the first appearance of the Lord as the “Lamb” occurs at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Faith Is What You Need Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2007

This text is to teach that we should depend on our faith when there is no hope.

WHEN FAITH IS WHAT YOU NEED Acts 9:36-43 My brothers and sisters there are times in our lives that we need to examine the faith that we have. Too often our common reasoning stands in the way of our Christian faith. Not only common reasoning, but we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Message Of Hope

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007

The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Nov 26, 2006

After Thanksgiving Sermon. Text selected from assigned lectionary passages.

Last Words 2 Samuel 23 All scripture marked (NIV): The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 . Zondervan: Grand Rapids All scripture marked (NLT): Holy Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House, 1997. Over the last month, I have attended 7 “change of command” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 2, 2008

God calls us to master the biblical text and also be mastered by it.

The Bible is 100% accurate: • The life of the body is in its blood... (Leviticus 17:11). • He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth... (Isaiah 40:22). • ...he suspends the earth over nothing (Job 26:7). • Video: Stars • ...as countless as the stars of the sky (Jeremiah 33:22). I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Blood Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006

# 15 in a series on Hebrews. This text gives the only effective redemy for sin.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 15 “Nothing But the Blood” Hebrews 9:12-28 Hebrews 9:22 states, “And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words You Never Want To Hear From God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 19, 2005

There are seven words in this text that I never want to hear from God !

Seven Words You Never Want To Hear From God Matt 7:21-23 In these closing words of the Sermon On The Mount, we are told what some will hear when they stand before God. His words are some of the most earth shaking, bone shattering, heart stopping words that could fall on human ears. These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2013

The devil, and the whole armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

Who is My Enemy? Ephesians 6:10-18 Complete sermon at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/myenemy.html We move now from Walking in Unity, Purity, and Harmony to Walking in Victory. The Christian life is not a playground, it's a battleground. It's not a frolic, it's a fight, the good fight! It's not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Christ And Who Am I?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 16, 2014

This text reminds us that distorted views of God and ourselves are revealed by trouble.

3) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24) A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25) And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26) And he said to them, “Why are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Expression Of Appreciation For The Appropriation Of Grace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 10, 2014

This text is a doxology that praises the God whose grace makes room for misfits.

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A look at spiritual warfare, based not on the popular ideas on the subject, but on the biblical text.

I am sure that nearly all of us are aware that our country, though not in a declared war, is still fighting two campaigns half a world away. What these campaigns have in common is that the enemy, while defeated, is still waging a war of insurgency against our troops and against our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Brent Charles on Sep 21, 2006

This is the text of scripture inscribed in our Church cornerstone outside the main entrance.

A Firm Foundation 2 Timothy 2:19 A Closer Walk With Thee _____________________ Introduction: Whenever a foundation is laid there is a process: The hole is dug The Gravel compacted The footings laid out The steel laid in The concrete poured Tie bolts in place Then we begin the foundation: The forms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church