Sermons on Group Prayer:

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Wwjd--The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

God made us to follow, obey, and imitate the life and teachings of Jesus.

WWJD—The Real Deal Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It is only four letters, but most of us know what the abbreviation stands for. Several years ago, it was all the rage. Wristbands, bracelets, necklaces, key ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Good Men [father's Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2005

They have learned to LEAN, learned to LEAD, and learned to LOVE. Men’s "funnies" included. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Presentation.

A Few Good Men Ezekiel 22:30 www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FewGoodMen.html Ezekiel 22:30 "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." Prerequisites to being a Good Father: Being a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Beneath The Cross Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004

Promoting Worship For Believers.

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #2 By Ivan G. Casteel BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS! Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (KJV) Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004

Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Our Hardest... For Satan

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Many people are working themselves straight into hell, and satan is cheering them on...

9/14/02 Working our Hardest for Satan! Introduction… Many people are working themselves straight into Hell, and of course satan is standing their cheering them on… The well known words of W.E. Henley go something like this.. “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Insignificance Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004

Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

A description of a man of God drawn from the life of Caleb.

FATHERS DAY 2004 Being a Man of God A tramp one day stopped a man walking down the street. “Excuse me, sir,” said the tramp. “I know I’ve no business to stop you, and if I’m caught begging I’ll be the guest of the county for a bit: and I guess I’m not much to look at, but poverty don’t help a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Loving People With God's Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message that challenges us to Love People as Christ has loved us, with His heart, with forgiveness.

Loving People With God’s Heart Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 9, 2003 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Loving The One And Hating The Other

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Making the proper choice between Chrsit and the world

LOVE THE ONE AND HATING THE OTHER Luke 16:13 Introduction: We find a stern warning from God’s word that was uttered from the lips of the Lord Jesus. He shows the principle that you must choose whether you are going to serve God or the demon of materialism or money. The word "mammon" is only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by John Wiles on Jul 25, 2004

This sermon uses Jesus’ first miracle at Cana of Galilee to show us how to receive a refreshing in our dry times.

When You Run Out of Wine Pastor J. Benjiman Wiles John 2:1-10 I. Introduction a. READ TEXT b. This was supposed to be a joyful occasion c. We had a wedding here at the church yesterday and from start to end of reception we went for about 3 hours (including cleanup) d. Weddings in Palestine went ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Grounded In Provision Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2004

The passage that we will look at this morning is a passage that gives us a wonderful picture about God’s provision in our lives. 1 Kings 17 describes for us several events in the life of a man named Elijah. Elijah is a prophet of God and some might even

Grounded in Provision 1 Kings 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION... The Clock that had a Nervous Breakdown, C. Swindoll This new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times it was going to have to tick. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--King Of Righteous Rule

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Recognizing the Kingship of Jesus.

Last week began a series focused on the question: Who is Jesus? · Began with solidifying the basis that the Scriptures reveal the true nature of Christ to us… The testimony of Scripture is both historically grounded and living. We meet Christ both in fact and in mystery. To know him is both a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational