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Experience The Word

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 8, 2010

Which is more important - doctrine, or experience? The WORD is our authority, but shouldn't our experience corroborate the truth? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Experience the Word Galatians 3:1-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ExperienceTheWord.html Paul now goes back to the experience of the Galatians. How were they saved? Were they saved by law or were they saved by faith in Jesus Christ? O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Despising The Lord's Table

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

The New Year brings with it a sense that here we are again, doing the same old things, even in worship. But the prophet warns us that weariness in worship comes from offering God less than our best.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 3, 1988 Prominent in Greek mythology there is the story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus, you may remember, was the poor lost soul who had been condemned to spend eternity heaving and shoving a huge rock up to the top of a hill, only to have it roll ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not! Why Not?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2010

Many of us may be fearful or even afraid of the future and what it holds for us ... God’s Word continually reiterates “FEAR NOT” which is a commandment and also gives us the reasons to fear not …

Opening illustration: Columnist George Cantor told how he dealt with a childhood fear. Almost every night he would wake up in the darkness and imagine scary creatures lurking outside his room. Often he would be too scared to go back to sleep. Sometimes he would go and lie down by his parents’ ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rapture Series

Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011

Second Sermon in a three part series on The End-Times.

The Rapture Sunday, March 27, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon 2 [VIDEO 1] [AFFIRMATION] TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 [PRAYER] [VIDEO 2] INTRODUCTION 2 Weeks ago, I preached a message entitled, "What On Earth Is Going On?" That message of course dealt with the Signs of the End-times that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restitution Of All Things

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Oct 23, 2011

It is time for restitution of all things. There is coming a refreshing of air to the body of Christ!

19REPENT YE THEREFORE, AND BE CONVERTED, THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE BLOTTED OUT, WHEN THE TIMES OF REFRESHING SHALL COME FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD. 20AND HE SHALL SEND JESUS CHRIST, WHICH BEFORE WAS PREACHED UNTO YOU: 21WHOM THE HEAVEN MUST RECEIVE UNTIL THE TIMES OF RESTITUTION OF ALL THINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cancellation Of The Previous Command

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in faith or in fear of the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 So a previous physical regulation and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Who Is The Woman Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

1st of nine messages set in Revelation 12

Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

"A Glimpse Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014

This lesson provides believers with a glimpse of heaven as we study the transfiguration of Jesus.

“A Glimpse of Heaven” Text: Matthew 16:28-17:5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This will be our sixth lesson from our series on Mountaintop Experiences. We began with Noah on the mountains of Ararat and then looked at Abraham on Mount Moriah. Next we talked about Moses on Mount Sinai, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham Obtained What God Promised Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying waiting for the LORD's return? Are you claiming and enjoying every GOD's Promises in the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 4, 2014

TODAY we are asking God to give us spiritual sight to see spiritual realities.

A medical story comes to us from Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to CBS News, A degenerative eye disease slowly robbed Roger Pontz of his vision. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a teenager, Pontz has been almost completely blind for years. Now, thanks to a high-tech procedure that involved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of The Cross

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

God does not want you to have to wait to get there in order to feel and experience what heaven is like.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church March 31st. 2014 Ephesians 1:3–14 The Benefits of the Cross Goal/message series/Hope/Cross/Today • Learn/surpassing greatness, power/authority/cross • So we can respond in praising God/defeating Satan • Giving us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Way And Talk Of Evil

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2015

To show that the LORD Himself, personally delivers us from evil men's way and evil men's talk.

I. EXORDIUM: What company do you keep? Good company. Company of believers. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King That Was Sorry For His Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015

To show that we don't need vows, oaths or promises of any kind just say yes if we mean yes, or no if we mean no.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you make oaths? Yes before I believed. Now. not at all. Matthew 5:33-38 (Amplified Bible) Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord [as a religious duty]. But I tell you, Do not bind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Heart To Mouth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS knows what's inside our hearts but inspite of this, whenever we come to Him, He forgives and cleanses us and makes us the righteousness of GOD in Him. 1 John 1:9 (Amplified Bible) If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust your own heart? No. I only trust GOD. The heart is deceitful, but GOD can be trusted. 1 John 3:20 1 John 3:20 (Amplified Bible) Whenever our hearts in [tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty and condemn us. [For we are in God’s hands.] For He is above and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Hold Your Peace !

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Don’t Hold Your Peace !

2 Kings 7:1-20 Don’t Hold Your Peace ! Intro: The city of Samaria was surrounded by the Syrian army. In ch. 6 we are told that things were so bad that a donkey’s head was sold for 25 pieces if silver and that dove’s dung was sold for 5 pieces of silver. Mothers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Holiness