Sermons on Guillotine:

Be A Loser At The Game Of Life

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 9, 2009

To win at the "Game of Life" board game one must amass a fortune. But to win in God’s game of life we must lose our worldliness.

Being A Loser at the Game of Life Mark 8:31-38 NOTE: The general concept for this sermon was adapted from a children’s sermon idea found at sermons4kids.com In 1860, Milton Bradley created his first game. The game, originally called The Checkered Game of Life, was basically a modified checker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mixed Emotions Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2010

Exposition of Ps 27 regarding David's confidence in God, as well as his dependence on God

Text: Psalm 27:1-14, Title: Mixed Emotions, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/14/10, AM A. Opening illustration: China 1984, Brother Yun had just been beaten, electrocuted, tortured, kicked, frozen, starved, and transported to the second prison of his first stent in the big house, and as he prepared for another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand Extended Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

In the midst of the judgment and chaos, God's hand of grace is extended.

God’s Hand Extended Revelation 6:12-7:10 * We have just read an extended portion of scripture because we needed to keep perspective on the events which are unfolding. The church has been raptured away. The saints & all residents of heaven are in high worship while the residents of earth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2017

Conflicts often arise when people forget who's in charge. So, who is in charge and how should we use that knowledge in how we respond to our earthly authorities?

OPEN: August 1994, as a Korean Air jet plane was landing it skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade. There were 160 passengers on board and just before the plane exploded into flames they all escaped to safety. What was the cause of the accident? According to news ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 D Christianity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 10, 2011

Luke 9:23 gives three steps to becoming a Disciple... Deny... Disconnect and Devote.

3 D Christianity Luke 9:23 If you have your bibles, turn to Luke, Chapter 9 and we will begin with verse 23. If you don’t have your bibles… SHAME ON YOU! Please use the one in the pew this week… and bring your own next week. Today I am going to be asking and discussing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Country

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2012

The cross is a constant reminder of what we have in Jesus.

Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math at school. His parents had tried everything…tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help him with his math work and nothing was working. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Liberty Still Matters

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty.

Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty. King Leonidas of Sparta, standing arm in arm with Spartans, and Greeks, standing for liberty The alliance of nations at Waterloo standing with muskets, against Napoleon, the dictator, for liberty Socrates standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022

The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:3-5, Deuteronomy 22:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Easter--Are You Listening?

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Warning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2008

A lull before the BIG storm - What the church has failed to do for 2,000 years will be accomplished quickly during the tribulation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Storm Warning Matthew 24:14; Revelation 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StormWarning.html Our text tells of the gospel reaching all the earth in a short period of time. What the church has failed to do for 2,000 years will be accomplished quickly during the tribulation. Signs of the times are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived! Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2005

A four part series outlining the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Series: “God, The Holy Spirit” Sermon #1 “Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived!” Text: Acts 2:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Dogma

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible, particularly Jesus, puts together two ideas which the world would always keep seperate: love and dogma. This sermon argues they must always go together.

Psalm 33, Isaiah 45:11 – 19, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:9-17 The Bible puts two things together that modern man would never in a million years put together. We see them both in the gospel and the epistle appointed for today. On one hand there is something in both the gospel and the epistle which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Are The Men?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 20, 2016

FAther's Day message.

"Where Are the Men?" Ezekiel 22:30-31 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. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Conversationalist Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020

The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran