Sermons on Hating:

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Work Is Finally Finished

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009

Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009

The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Luring Ladies Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Introduction to the book of Proverbs, along with a "dramatic" reading which personifies lady wisdom and madame folly.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs this fall, and wisdom literature (which includes more than just the proverbs). Last weeks sermon condensed into a proverb (non-biblical) “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” (When talking about my family, they used the word: “nut”) And the greek ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Honoring Mom And Dad Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Honoring your parents is not always easy, yet God calls us to do this.

First Baptist Church Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 “Do you want a spanking? This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. Do you want a timeout? You don’t want me to pull this car over! I told you to finish your homework. Clean your room! Turn that music down! Don’t get smart with me! If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Failure

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

I am a beautiful failure. All true believers are...

I have had many times in my life where a mountain of trials that I came upon seemed insurmountable; just too steep to climb. I knew that I could only stand at the base of the mountain for so long before I had to start climbing. Every time I scaled an elevation and was close to reaching the top, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:22-4:4 Last time we looked at promise #1: According to verse 19 when there is true repentance your sins will be blotted out. Today I want us to focus on the Prophets and the persecutions. Peter uses the prophets in order to make an impact on his audience. He knew the prophets were held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Redeemer

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 31, 2012

There are many things that I could preach about the Redeemer, Jesus, but, I’m going to focus our attention this morning on what our response must be. There is only one response for those who have been redeemed by Jesus, who decide to be followers of Jesu

I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I would die. Jeremiah 10:23-24 Jeremiah was a prophet who lived in the years just prior to Nebuchadnezzar defeating and taking the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Christmas Carols

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 1, 2015

Jesus is the reason for the season, and because of that everything about this season can point back to Him in some way.

The Truth About Christmas Carols Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re starting to hear Christmas carols everywhere. Radio stations have them on 24/7, we hear them in movies and on TV; it’s getting harder and harder to find some sort of media that doesn’t have Christmas carols ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:24, Matthew 28:12-15, Revelation 1:13-14, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:14, John 16:5-7, John 16:16, John 16:20, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 1:7, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - Man: God Creates Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jun 8, 2016

Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?

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Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Good Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 1, 2016

This is a sermon about the fruit of Spirit - Goodness. 1. MASTER Your Bible 2. GUARD Your Mind 3. DEVELOP Convictions 4. DARE To Be Different 5. FELLOWSHIP With Other Believers

Fruit of The Spirit – Goodness Living The Good Life We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments, 4 Of 6: Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 1, 2022

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” “You shall not murder.”

The Ten Commandments, 4 of 6: Fifth and Sixth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16, “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16