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On The Road Again: Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Four observations from Ruth about Elimelech, a backslidden Christian.

INTRODUCTION The story of Ruth has often been called the greatest piece of literature ever written and the Cinderella story of the Bible. I’m calling our study, “The Romance of Redemption,” a title I borrowed from Ray Stedman. How many of you have already read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hallow What?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

There is a Dark Side to Halloween that you must know.

HALLOW WHAT? INTRODUCTION: Excited children masquerading as witches, pirates, devils, ghosts, Dracula and other creatures bounding through the neighborhood, going from door to door shouting, "Trick or Treat" the party at school or a friend’s house where they tell ghost stories, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ask And Receive Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 29, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 10:1-4 deals with God's way of blessing his people: thru the principle of Ask and Receive. His intervention on behalf of his people by sending Messiah is also expounded.

Our text today is in Zechariah 10:1-4. I. God’s INVITATION is to Ask and Receive We begin with the first word in that chapter: “Ask.”i God’s method of blessing His people begins there. He begins with an invitation to ask and receive. And that begins with our acknowledgement that every good gift ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12, Zechariah 9:16-17, James 1:1-17, James 4:1-4, John 15:1-10, Luke 11:9-13, Ephesians 6:10-18, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 5:1-18, Deuteronomy 18:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Win Your Kin Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

It’s hard to witness to them "cuz" we have to live with them. But if we don’t we’ll have to live without them forever, and until you do it will be hard to live with yourself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

How to Win Your Kin John 1:35-42a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WinYourKin.html Every time we see Andrew in scripture he is bringing someone to Jesus...he was a great soul winner. But who was his first convert? His own brother. Naturally, our hearts are more burdened for our lost family ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Feminism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

What the Bible says about feminism

Intro: We have been talking in the last few weeks about times when even the best of us, as much as we want to follow God, can be caught in the snares of Satan. And just for those of you who have been wondering, I caught my chipmunk last Sunday. We named him Scamper and sent him off running into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lose Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

What God has to say about friendship

Intro: We’ve been talking the last few weeks about times when the world looks at us and sees failure, but where also God can see success. Almost everyone here has heard of a man called Dale Carnegie. He won notoriety and became rich teaching people a few basic principles of how to relate to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 19, 2003

The doctrine of the resurrection is vitally important to everything we believe concerning the Savior and salvation, and this message seeks to show why that is so.

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified Text: Matt.28: 1-8; I Cor.15: 14 Intro: What a wonderful time of year is spring. Everything around us begins to awaken from its winter sleep, and bud forth with new and vibrant life. Spring is my mother’s favorite season. She gets all enthused when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With An Impossible World

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

We live in a world that is a very hard one to live in at times. How do we deal with it? Well, we begin by looking at God’s word...

DEALING WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD Psalm 37:1-17 READ PSALM 37:1-17 AFTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION: The headline article in "The Saturday Star" for July 5, 1997 is about the latest milestone made in space when NASA’s Pathfinder successfully came to rest on the planet Mars Friday. Pathfinder ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God Get Our Attention? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Aug 17, 2001

When unfaithfulness leaves us, our churches, and even our nation in a state of decay, God comes in like a surgeon to restore us. How will we respond?

How Does God Get Our Attention? Hosea 5:1-6:3 Pastor Jim Luthy For several reasons, I haven’t spoken much about my years as a Fingerprint Technician with the Washington State Patrol. I’ve got stories, but I don’t tell them very often. Most of them have to do with crime scenes more than the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Man

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; We find many expressions of Jesus in the NT, but today I want to call your attention to one in which He is called “this man”.

Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; We find many expressions of Jesus in the NT, but today I want to call your attention to one in which He is called “this man”. Two men were walking in a garden when one of the men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Terrorism And The One-Man Solution

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 19, 2002

Our world is a mess. What happened? What’s the solution?

SPIRITUAL TERRORISM AND THE ONE-MAN SOLUTION Right now, if you watch the news, you see that a major investigation is going on, and the point of the investigation is to find answers to questions about 9/11, questions like, “How did it happen?” “Who is to blame? Was it possible to prevent? How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Just

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 7, 2001

God’s justice is more than fair, especially when it is stacked up next to his grace.

GOD IS JUST! I recall playing basketball with my two nephews several years ago. We divided up into teams, the two of them against me. I did pretty well at first… and why not? I was almost twice the size of my nephews. After a little while, though, one of my nephews caught on. He began to make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Unmasking Sins Deception

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

I talk about how sin deceives us and what God does to cover us from our sin.

Unmasking Sins’ Deception Introduction: Being deceived. Transition: Deception is a constant threat to all of us. Tonight I want to talk about how sin deceives us. Next week I am going to talk about what to do when we are tempted. Of course when we think about the battle with sin we have to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-18, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacredness Of Submission

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 8, 2003

Submission to God is the key to the Christian’s spiritual growth and maturity. Not only that, but without submission there can be no direction for the child of God. Submission is the pivotal point in any Christian’s life.

The Sacredness Of Submission Text: Rom.12: 1-2 Intro: The philosophy of our world today seems to be summed up in the phrase made popular in the 60’s: “Do your own thing.” The basic idea of that philosophy was individualism; just be yourself; throw off the antiquated restrictions of the past ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist