Sermons on Hands To The Wheel:

Go For The Gold!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008

It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 9, 2013

As the two men walked along the road to Emmaus they met with the risen Jesus. Scripture tells us that they were "kept from recognizing Him." Why were they blinded to the reality of who He really was? How did they respond when they finally saw Him for w

Recognizing Jesus - Luke 24:25-35 - April 7, 2013 Series: Testimony and Membership In the 4th chapter of the book of Hebrews we read this: “Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:25-35

Denomination: *other

There Is A Healer In The House Today!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 27, 2012

The Healing Power of the Lord Jesus Christ

There is a Healer in the house Matthew 8:1-8:17 Rev. Reinhard Bonnke In the morning of November 30th 2001, Daniel Ekechukwu,, the pastor of the Power Chapel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Incognito Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2012

Frequently Jesus asked people He healed or those who received revelations about Him to keep it quiet and not tell what they knew. At other times His very appearance was altered to disguise His identity. Why did He choose to be incognito?

THE INCOGNITO CHRIST John 12:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN FULL OF BALOGNE 1. A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer - His Priority Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the heart of the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Priority 4/29/18 Matthew 6:10 Sunday AM In 1999, Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. You might be asking, who’s Eddie Stankey? Time Mag. wrote, “Eddie Stankey was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman who battled his way thru 11 seasons for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Even though he was called "a man after God's own heart", a one night stand with a woman named, Bathsheba. When she announces that she is pregnant, David panicked. Panic usually causes poor decisions. Some thoughts from Rev. Charles Swindall

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “You Are The Man” We have been studying a man who lived 3000 years ago, who was a great man, who served a great nation, under a great God, with great passion. His name was David. Keep in mind that sixty-two ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Reoad Less Travelled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

the narrow way is a much harder and more difficult to travel. It is unpaved, covered with rocks and gravel and filled with potholes. It requires commitment, determination, discipline, control, and self-denial.

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 I had just flown back home from attending a class for my Doctorate in Pasadena, CA. The week was filled with long days and short nights. I had an early morning flight and then flew most of the day. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. Yet I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transforming Power Of Christ

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 4, 2013

Teaches how Christ wants to transform us through discipleship today

“The Transforming Power of Christ” September 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 3:17-18: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012

Part 3 in a series about spiritual war. We need to put on the FULL armor of God.

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God June 10, 2012 What do all of these items have in common — Homeowners Insurance Life Insurance Auto Insurance New wipers Winterizing your car Wills Oil Changes car seats Coats in winter seat belts Mouth pieces Safety gloves Cribs Training ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Blacksmiths?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2014

Today Satan is attempting to disarm the people of God by removing from the Body the instruments of revival. He wants to remove all the heat of the Spirit, the hammering of the Word, & the grinding of godly discipline that produce permanent tools God uses

NO BLACKSMITHS? 1 Sam. 13:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Chess Humor 1. During the Christmas holidays, a group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. 2. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Will Fight For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2014

To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still fight your battles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD. IV. TEXT: Exodus 14:11-14 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fragrance Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

How is a Christian suppose to smell? According to Paul, he is to smell sweet and pleasant, like the perfume of God in Christ.

Napoleon and Josephine adored violets. She often wore the extremely expensive violet scented perfume as her trade mark. Only the wealthiest people could afford it. When she died in 1814, Napoleon planted violets at her grave, and just before his exile to St. Helena he made a pilgrimage to it. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Regaining Your Cutting Edge

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017

A prophet lost his axhead/ cutting edge and needed to recover it. It was the key to his growth. Problem was, it was borrowed: he was trying to overcome his hindrances to growth by a borrowed anointing! A special stick altered its properties. Find out why.

REGAINING YOUR CUTTING EDGE 2 Kgs. 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A police officer saw a man dressed as a cowboy in the street, complete with huge stetson hat, spurs, and six shooters. "Excuse me, sir," said the police officer, "who are you?" "My name's Tex, officer," said the cowboy. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Galatians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal