Sermons on Haters:

Discipline Anyone?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2002

A Church without discipline is in serious trouble. God has a few words to say about this that need to be heard today.

A young lady came to visit our services in Lancaster, NH. She was living with a young man. When we studied with her, she saw that she was living in a sinful relationship. She was resistant, but she continued to visit our services. Then one day she came and said she was ready to be baptized into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Is Made Known

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 4, 2002

how God reveals the mystery of his love and his plan for the Gentiles through Paul

January 6, 2002 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Life Above The Circumstances Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2004

Every life has good and bad circumstances. As Christians, we live life above those circumstances.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 TITLE: “LIVING LIFE ABOVE THE CIRCUMSTANCES” INTRODUCTION: A. Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Fathers

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jun 19, 2004

A Father’s Day sermon dealing with three areas in which fathers are extremely important, as we wage war for our children against an ungodly society.

The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered in unison. "Okay, dad, you get the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-12, Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Canadian Christians Vote On June 28th, 2004

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2004

See how God works in us as agents of change to help others, love others through a thing called "voting" rather than revolting.

WHY CANADIAN CHRISTIANS VOTE ON JUNE 28th, 2004 June 28th tomorrow is decision time in Canada. I wonder who will be in power. Given the tight race between the Liberals and the Conservatives, as experts inform us, it seems we may have a minority government. But I will boldly predict this… There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Holy Spirit Gives Us The Gift Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 15, 2004

A sermon on perceiving what is good and evil, and how that perception enables us to fulfill God’s call to "be good."

July 18, 2004 Fruit of the SPIRIT is goodness. The fruit of the Spirit is goodness. This single statement of Scripture makes some people cringe today. Why? Because when you talk about the “Spirit”, “good”, and “evil” you are using spiritual terms. When President Bush used the term “axis of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

A "Lot" Of Trouble - Sodom And Gomorrah

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2005

Lot was WEAK in his DEVOTIONS, WORLDLY in his DESIRES, WRONG in his DECISIONS, and thus, WRECKED in his DEMISE. This tracks the COURSE OF THE MAN, the CURSE OF THE SOCIETY, and the CURE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN. Link included to formatted text and Powerpoint

A Lot of Trouble Gen. 13:5-13; 18:17-32; 19:1-11, 24-28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html A. The Course of the man—Lot (Abraham’s nephew) There came a time when they had to separate. (this place ain’t big enough for the both ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

This sermon looks at the horror of life if God was one of us.

What If God Was One of Us? Text: Numbers 23:19-20 19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? 20 Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Say Good Bye

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007

My Last Sunday and the time to say goodbye has come.

No need to say Goodbye Acts 20:17-20:32 How do you say “goodbye” when you leave friends? Gotta go. Bye It’s been fun. Take it easy Adios Amigo After while, crocodile So long Catch you later Ariverderchi “Toodle-oo.” Goodbye and God bless you Perhaps Paul Harvey’s , good day. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Congregational

Understanding Evil Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2007

The Bible unmasks evil so we can see it as it is and avoid it at all costs.

Understanding Evil II Timothy 3:1-4 Purpose: To show what evil really looks like. Aim: I want the listener to know what evil really is and turn away from every form of it. INTRODUCTION: Paul is warning Timothy that there are difficult times ahead. This means that life was going to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ragging Sauls Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's An Easy Thing In The Eyes Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 1, 2008

Our unchangeable situations are an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord to handle.

Today I want to continue to examine & illustrate the truth we studied last week which was: the power of God to change the unchangeable. It is so important to keep our focus on the Lord & His ability instead of the complexities of the situation or the hardness/coldness of the person’s heart. Many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Satan's War Against God's Creaton Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 16, 2009

If God’s judgments sound strange to us it’s because we do not fully understand the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. Man’s purpose for living is to glorify God and every person will ultimately glorify God.

Revelation 6:3-4; 12:3-4a Purpose: To expose the awfulness of sin. Aim: I want the listener to hate sin and forsake it. INTRODUCTION: At first glance, it seems odd to us that the glorious worship of chapters 4 & 5 is immediately followed by the awful judgments that begin in chapter 6. But, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Happening In America?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 3, 2008

What is causing Americans great concern about our country? 1- The economy 2- The moral decay

Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance." Don’t you wish that the Lord was the God of America? INTRO.- What’s good about America? How about peace and security? ILL.- A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ