Sermons on Heal Our Nation:

When Christ Was Born Shepherds Came

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 9, 2003

When Christ was born, he was not visited by nobility, but rather, those considered the most vile and lowly in the society of their day.

Luke 2 Christ Born of Mary The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (1) 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Training A Healthy Conscience

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005

Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Missions: To Where Christ Is Not Known Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Dec 1, 2002

Paul’s ambition was, "to preach the gospel, where Christ was not known." That was his call and his passion. We now need pioneer missionaries to take the Gospel to the truly frontier people groups.

In 1998 there was a celebration in India. It was the occasion of the twenty-five-year, silver anniversary, of the mission hospital. The president of the Mission Board came as the keynote speaker. There was also an array of guests related to the history of the hospital who came for the occasion. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:19-21, Isaiah 52:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Song Worth Singing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2002

We rejoice in a God who surprises.

A SONG WORTH SINGING Luke 1:46-55 S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO SURPRISES. ?: What? What was she surprised by? KW: Decisions TS: We will find in Mary’s psalm (known as the Magnificat) three decisions by God that reflect an element of surprise. The ____ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Servants That Drew Water

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 18, 2001

Five things that will help you become better servants for Jesus Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SERVANTS THAT DREW WATER “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Embarassment Or Witness? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2003

First-person account of Peter, at the time of the cockcrow denial, remembering the times he had embarassed himself and Jesus when he could have made a witness.

This knife, this bloody knife! Why did I keep it, why did I not throw it into the Brook Kidron while I had a chance? It could become evidence. They will have the assault weapon and they will tie me to it. Great God, I am going to be arrested! I am going to be taken prisoner. Who knows what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 12, 2006

This message illustrates the characteristics of a mother.

Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21 Message: “Mother’s Love” Text: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him” (I John 4:16). Introduction: We were all created by God and brought into this world through one called “Mother”. Each one of us has an earthly mother and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Simeon And The Savior

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 7, 2007

Simeon and the Savior by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message of encouragement to believers to stand on the promises of God.

Simeon and the Savior Luke 2:25-35 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “The days were very dark for Israel; no John the Baptist had sounded his trumpet not; everything seemed hopeless for the Jews, and some of the noblest of them had taken refuge in despair.”1 “The times were degenerate. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 7

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Slight Problem

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009

The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009

This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Love That Endures Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2009

The marriage dedicated to Jesus Christ enjoys God’s faithfulness and compassions. God’s truths revealed in the Word of God will always remain unchanged.

Title: A Love That Endures Theme: Essential Elements for Marriage Series: Until Death Do We part Introduction – I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009

The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Corrupt Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009

Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist