Sermons on Harsh:

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004

A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: United Methodist

My Two Sons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2007

The Parable of the 2 Sons - The character quality of giving AND keeping your word, and of genuine repentance to do the right thing. Much needed today! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

My Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoSons.html This parable begins with Christ’s “What think ye?” and is designed to make us think. Some perish for lack of thought, and many more for wrong thinking. A. What the Father Commanded: “Son, go work today in my vineyard” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007

A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Faith Is The Key Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus used the opportunity of the death of his friend Lazarus to teach the important lesson that Faith is the key.

Series: It Took a Miracle FAITH IS THE KEY John 11:1-45 INTRODUCTION (Read 11:1-15) There has always only one way to be in Right Relationship with God and that way is faith. Long before the Law was given to the Israelite people, even before there was a peopleof God the Scripture teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Career Change Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2007

God reveals himself to us in common, mundane times. When he does, we become aware of God’s holiness and our sinfulness and we are forever changed.

Luke 5:1-11 “Career Change” INTRODUCTION Where do we go to encounter God? This question has been debated and attempts made to discover the answer for centuries. Some people have followed the example of John the Baptist and traveled the deserts and wildernesses of the world. In the middle ages, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Insiprational

"Fruit of the Spirit" is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Using the King James Version of Galatians 5:22-23, these attributes are: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. We learn from scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Commands Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THESE NT PASSAGES ARE SOME THE COMMANDS IN SCRIPTURE FROM THE EPISTLES.

COMMANDS (IN GENERAL) 2 Corinthians Open wide your hearts. Come out from among them and be separate. Make room for us in your hearts. Finish the work... Boast in the Lord. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; Test yourselves. Aim for perfection... Listen to my appeal... Live in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Does God Change

Contributed by William Grosso on Jul 29, 2003

A sermon baseed on the covenant of grace

Sermon#9 Does God Change 1. Has God changed? God says I am the lord thy God, and I do not change. a. When we look in the text of the OT we see God as harsh and judgmental, where as in the NT he is more forgiving and compassionate. Has his nature changed? b. It depends on what side of the cross ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear, Forgive, Heal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Fifth installment of Revival Series influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson describes what one receives when Revival comes.

HEAR, FORGIVE, HEAL II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This Fall we are studying what it means to be revived again according to the Bible. We will be studying some of the great revivals in the Bible, but right now we are studying that great verse in the Bible that tells us what we must do so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-141

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ You Are Complete Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Criteria for real greatness

“Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Off Your Ash

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

"Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prime Time Christianity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In the series Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this introduction we will be challenged to consider this our prim

In the next few weeks Network Television will be scrambling for your audience as they launch the season premieres of numerous television series. Again this year Reality Television is flooding the airways and cable lines. By far, I think ABC has something going in their line up. I mean look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational