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Witnesses And Magnets: Our Role!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2011

What is it all about this Christianity, blessed with a relationship with God Himself, the creator of the universe. To internalise that and keep it there or could there be more, drawing others into a realtionship with Him could that be it.

Witnesses and Magnets: Our role! This sermon is based on the illustrations and teaching from ‘The Bible’s Big Story - Our Story’ a visual roadmap for the biblical journey, by Dr Harry Wendt. As a lead in, we have used this material as a Bible teaching tool for the last three years, as weekend ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:26

Denomination: Salvation Army

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

O Canada: Glorious And Free Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 3, 2012

God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #5: GLORIOUS AND FREE VIDEO: God Bless You Canada OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 145th birthday! (In Canada, this is our Dominion Day. In the United States, they celebrate Independence Day on July 4). CELEBRATE: Today is also our ...read more

Denomination: *other

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

3 qualities of a healthy love life w/ the Lord.

How's Your Love Life? Romans 12:9-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html v. 9 conviction v. 10 affection v. 11 enthusiasm Allow me to introduce to you two imaginary Christians: Both are saved, but each is living the Christian life entirely differently from one another...they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With Purpose

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Perspective Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007

This Sermon applies timeless truths from the response of the shepherds to the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Perspectives #2 Perspective from the Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 Princess Diana is in the news again, eleven years after her death. Imagine if you will that when her sons Prince Harry and Prince William were born, that instead of all the media attention and birth announcements to presidents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008

All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passion: The Match For Your Fuse

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 27, 2008

Hear a passionate testimony from KAY WARREN. What good is a fuse without the match? What good is the engine without the fuel? Learn how to be passionate for God!

What good is a fuse without the match? What good is the engine without the fuel? What good is life without the passion that motivates it? 3 Truths About Passion: • Nothing significant is ever done in life without passion. • Most winners in life are just ex-losers who finally got passionate. • ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesús Contra El Ocultismo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

Por encima de toda hechicería y sortilegio está nuestro Señor Jesucristo, la encarnación de toda la revelación de Dios. La fe se sustenta en la suficiencia de esta revelación y no busca ningún otro conocimiento secreto. La fe se basa en el poder de Dios e

"JESÚS CONTRA EL OCULTISMO” Deuteronomio 18:9-14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Definición del término ocultismo: La definición es muy amplia. Va desde el Satanismo puro hasta el simple uso del comúnmente aceptado horóscopo. Otros ejemplos de ocultismo son las sesiones de ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Comfort from the Psalms for those who struggle with loneliness.

No, Never Alone Intro song – Stand By Me Psalm 139:1-12 After a ship sank in the ocean, three men ended up stranded in a lifeboat. They floated around for days without food or water. One afternoon a bottle floated up to the boat. The men grabbed the bottle and when they pulled the cork out of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Wonder As I Wander Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the final message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

This is a Christmas carol written by folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The carol has its origins in a song fragment collected by Niles on July 16, 1933. This is the story behind the song. In the middle of the summer in 1933, the Morgans, a poor homeless family in Murphy, North Carolina, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence Always Pays Off Afterwhile Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 26, 2013

When we pray persistently to the Lord it does not mean we are lacking in faith or doubting that He would ever answer us because we are doing what we are called to do.

Introduction Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success. And Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Exchanged Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 2, 2018

What difference does the presence of the living Christ make?

On a Sunday evening some 2,000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus were huddled together in fear, hiding from those they thought might call for their death, as they has called for the execution of their Master. They’d seen Him crucified and His body laid in a tomb. For them, suddenly life had become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Back The Clock For Hezekiah

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017

How the shadow went backward on Ahaz's stair; belief in miracles that defy science, and a recent archaeological discovery that confirms this miracle.

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK FOR HEZEKIAH Isa. 38:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a church service a man came up to the preacher to request prayer for his hearing. 2. So the preacher got a bottle of oil and anointed the man. He put his hands on the man’s head and prayed vigorously. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God