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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
"Look at yourself and doubts will increase...look at God, and doubts will cease." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.
Believing Without Seeing! John 4:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BelievingSeeing.html Jesus returns to the site of His first public miracle, and He’s going to work a second public miracle. In between the two was a miracle not so public. It was more internal than external, and it was the ...read more
Scripture: John 4:46-54
Denomination: Baptist
There will be no peace there until the Prince of Peace comes in person and establishes that peace! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.
The Greatest Peace Mission Ephesians 2:12-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceMission.html In September of 1938 the British Prime Minister Chamberlain returned from conferences in Nazi Germany. He was certain that he had stopped Adolf Hitler. He said, "Peace in our time, peace with honor." A ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-19
Israel has been longing for that kind of a Ruler – a King; a perfect one. Since the formation of the nation Israel, there were no kings:
Topic: The Search for a Perfect Ruler Text: Gen_35:10 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. Gen 35:11 And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 35:10-11
Denomination: Christian Church
Discussing what a worldview is, what makes up a worldview and then start talking about the foundational elements of worldview formation.
It was one of those awkward moments in a friendship – when you feel like you should speak up, but you’re not sure how your friend will react. I was a teenager – just finishing up high school, thinking about the future. My best friend and I were preparing for a day of teenage ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
An INWARD look, an OUTWARD look, and an UPWARD look will help us gain a new understanding of true Thankfulness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.
Thanksgiving: Three Ways to Look at It Psalm 95:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Introduction Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11
This sermon shares with us how to live a life pleasing to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22; Psalm 29 Theme: A Well Pleasing Life Title: “You Bring Me Great Joy” INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. That is to say, a life that brings ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22
Denomination: Nazarene
This sermon focuses on how God can use the stinky stuff in our lives to help us grow
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 (Call to Worship) Theme: Lent/Growth Title: Spiritual Manure – It Helps a Body Grow INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spring. You can tell that it is getting closer to Spring Time – you can smell it in the air. You can smell the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8
God places us where we are for a purpose, offering courage and guidance in uncertain times when we seek Him with prayerful trust and obedience.
Good morning, friends. I’m glad you’re here. Some of us arrive today with a quiet ache, some with a smile that’s doing its best to hold steady, and some with a burden that feels bigger than our own strength. You are seen. You are welcome. And you are not alone. Have you ever felt cornered by a ...read more
Scripture: Esther 4:10
Topics: Help
Relying on God’s strength and prayer, not our own efforts, equips us to stand firm and face life’s battles with confidence and peace.
Friends, you made it here today—some with a spring in your step, some with a sigh in your chest, and some just barely holding it together. That’s okay. God loves honest hearts. Maybe you’ve been standing in a storm: the phone call you didn’t expect, the bill you can’t pay, the diagnosis you don’t ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Topics: Armor, God
1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.
1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
So I believe it is not a stretch when I say tonight that it is an IMPERATIVE of the Christian walk that we Christians develop the habit of being thankful at all times in all circumstances.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 5, 2001 Date Preached: March 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of an Attitude of Gratitude Text: 1 Thess 5:18 “…Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
New Year, time to dig deep and start over, time to renew commitments, overcome bad habits and slay giants. Time to "do more" and "try harder" - WRONG!
Dakota Community Church January 13, 2013 2013 - Aim Low True North: Charting the Direction for 2004 Think about the way you spend your time. Are you ready to give an account? Are you a participant or a spectator in the Body of Christ? Make Your Move 2005 When it comes to having things happen in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-11
Denomination: Mennonite
Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.
THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5
There is a PLAGUE...final and fatal it is, but there is a PROTECTION. Passover and the blood of the Lamb! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.
What Makes the Difference? Ex. 11:4-7 (key), 12:3-7, 12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BloodMadeDifference.html v. 7 “...the Lord doth put a DIFFERENCE between the Egyptians and Israel.” At this point in the story, Israel has been held in slavery for many years in Egypt. God raised up Moses ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 11:4-7
Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.
God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Denomination: Methodist
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