Sermons on Heaven And Hell:

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Shaking The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 4, 2009

This message looks at the genealogy of Christ as given by Matthew, why it was given and what we can learn from it

Shaking the Family Tree We made the pilgrimage this summer. Not to Mecca or Jerusalem but to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, our ancestral home, so to speak. There have been Guptills and Greenes, Bancrofts and Cheneys, Wilsons and Bradburys on Grand Manan ever since the island was settled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conquerors All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2009

We are bored. Feelings shut down because we strive for security and for status, and even for spirituality, but nothing works. Only allegiance to the risen Christ provides fulfillment.

Of all the diseases of our time, the most serious one is boredom. Of all the sicknesses this flesh is heir to, the most fatal is boredom. Not AIDS, not homicide, not heart disease nor cancer, but boredom. Oh, I don’t suppose any mortuary ever tagged a cadaver’s toe with "boredom". I don’t suppose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

He Said/She Said Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2009

Ephesians 5:21-33 gives us some real practical advice as to how to Fire Proof our marriages. This sermon uses the Fire Proof material from the program sold through Outreach.com

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are beginning a six-week series that could very well change your life! A couple of weeks ago we showed the movie “Fire Proof” on Sunday evening as a kick off for this sermon series. • If you have yet to see the movie, I would encourage you to rent it. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering 9/12

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 10, 2010

We’ve returned to the 9/10 mentality, but God wants us to go back to 9/12 and how we woke up different that day. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Remembering 9/12 Psalm 46 Free PowerPoint and more at- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Remembering912.html Yesterday was 9/11, and today is 9/12. This weekend we remembered 9/11 for the 9th time, as we should. But I believe God wants us to remember 9/12, and how we woke up different that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

There is a comfort in knowing Jesus. A comfort zone that is indescribable and satisfying, fulfilling and complete. In this 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer is dealing with our ethics, Christian ethics, and he focuses on sexual purity, satisfaction

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FOSAKE YOU Hebrews 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION As has already been stated by the many preachers who have mounted this pulpit before me, the Book of Hebrews could be titled, "The Preeminence of Jesus Christ," for indeed, Jesus Christ is superior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010

God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Save The First And Last Dance For Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2010

A review of chapter 7 verses 1 through 13

Song of Songs 7: 1 – 13 Save The First and Last Dance For Me 1 How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skillful workman. 2 Your navel is a rounded goblet; It lacks no blended beverage. Your waist ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nobody Wins Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When We Give What We Have Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 8, 2010

Jesus on the way to His ultimate sacrifice prayed for unity among His followers

The meal is finished, the lesson has been taught and the example set. Jesus now sets his eyes upon his final task. He slowly stands up from the table and moves towards the door. His remaining disciples look at his countenance and see sadness washed across his face instead of love and compassion. ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Made Just Right Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 10, 2010

God has made it possible for us to find genuine peace with Him...only and exclusively through Jesus Christ.

Sermon for CATM – Thanksgiving Service and Banquet – October 10, 2010 – Made Just Right Today is Thanksgiving. A time to pause and, if we’re not in the habit of doing so regularly, reflect with gratitude upon all God’s good gifts. Now one of the keys to living a joyful life is indeed to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Organic Faith: The Word And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 18, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship.

ORGANIC FAITH: THE WORD AND WITNESS Rev. 10:1 11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 119 REV. 10 INTRO Last week we began looking at “Organic Faith.” AN ORGANIC FAITH IS ONE THAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Order In The Church! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 26, 2010

God so loves the church that he brings order from chaos.

Scripture Introduction Most of you have seen, either in a movie, or TV show, or maybe in person, a judge slam down his gavel and gruffly demand, “Order in the Court! Order in the Court!” Judges know that the success of the legal process depends, in part, on maintaining control in their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Catch A Thief

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2010

God uses us, even in our desire to have and to take, to turn around and give life more abundantly to those who have been hurt, even by the church.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD August 26, 1984; First Baptist Church of Wheaton, MD, September 17, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 14, 1984 The most delicious of all the thrillers, the most engrossing of all the movie mysteries, is the kind in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist