Sermons on Help The Needy:

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006

This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Destiny?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006

Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

[What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Declaring Christ In The Dark"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2006

Jesus doesn’t send us to the comfortable places only, to declare Him. Sometimes we need to be in the dark places.

27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.” 29 And He continued by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

The Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

It’s my hope today as we go thru our passage of Scripture that we’ll see some assurances we’re given to demonstrate we belong to Christ; that we’re truly believers.

Intro: The next time you go to the airport I want you to observe the people that are around you. See if you can tell the difference between the people who have confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. -You may notice that the ones w/confirmed tickets are relaxed, reading newspapers, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

True Knowledge Is A Ground For Certainty

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Feb 2, 2006

Lesson 7 in a study of 2 Peter.

Lesson VII Introduction: II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 4, 2006

5th in a 5 part series the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: As a young Dad pushed his son’s carriage down the street the youngster howled in rage with displeasure. "Please, Bernard, control yourself... Easy there, Bernard, Keep calm! Everything will be alright," the Father kept saying quietly. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Keys To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Keys to living the Christian life

Keys to Christian Living Genesis 21:1-21 Introduction During World War I, one of our American Airmen took off from an airfield located in Kobar, Arabia. Little did the pilot know that while the plane was on the ground a large rat had crawled up and inside the cockpit. While in the air ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005

Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

What is the truth? Is there a truth? Who knows the truth?

Biggies. Those are big questions asked to Christian leader Ravi Zacharias at the University of Michigan. “Biggies” has been our series for the last few weeks. Two weeks ago, Designer genes. Did God really create the universe? The case for a Creator. Last week, Rolling stone. Did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Saints In An Age Of Satanic Oppression Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

Triumphant Saints in an age of Satanic oppression

Revelation 14:1, “Then I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” We live in a world of sheer and utter chaos; in the midst of this chaotic world in which we live in sometimes what we must ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 24, 2004

Long and lasting marriages require work and are costly, but are worth it all.

Life in the Fast Lane Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Hebrews 13:4 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction Do you perform regular maintenance on your vehicles? The truck I am driving now belonged to my father-in-law. He bought it new in 1989, and took great care of it. Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist