Sermons on High Heels:

How Not To Pray

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the True Vine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006

This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Noah's Example

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone seen an ark? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Living righteously has it's rewards IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:9 These are the family records of Noah: Noah was a righteous man. Blameless during his

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone seen an ark? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Living righteously has it's rewards IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:9 These are the family records of Noah: Noah was a righteous man. Blameless during his times, Noah communed with God. Pray that we will be like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training And Discipline Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 8, 2013

One thing that has been an arduous task for me is in disciplining these kids who have been used to an easy-go life and loitering the streets the whole day; they find it tedious to be confined in one place.

Training! 1 Corinthians 9:25 “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” Someone said: Training and Discipline is what modern believers need the most but want the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2014

In this disfunctional family with all the scheming and deception Isaac bomes to a place where he recognizes the sovereignty of God.

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty of God Hebrews 11:20 This is one of the interesting stories of faith in this chapter. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. He prayed unto the Lord we are told and she conceived 19 years later and the children Esau and Jacob (twins) were born unto ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday 2017 (Weak/Strong Faith) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 17, 2017

the faith of the first 12 disciples was weak; how about ours today when Jesus is mocked in our midst?

We remember of course today Jesus Christ, God who became human to pay for the penalty of our sins by taking them to death on a cross. Before reading the story in Mark 15, let us highlight God’s prophecies about the suffering Messiah. Since the Messiah had to suffer and die for man’s sins, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(A Mighty God)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

THE HEBREW WORD FOR AMIGHTY GOD IS EL GIBBOR FOR JESUS IS THE ONE TO WHOM ALL POWER IS GIVEN IT MEANS HERO AND IT REFERS TO ONE WHO IS STRONG ,MIGHTY AND INVINCIBLEAND YOU DO KNOW THAT JESUS ALONE IS WORTHY TO BE OUR HERO

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (A MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

When You Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 14, 2019

Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you.

When You Hit the Wall If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small! (Pro. 24:10-NET) Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you. Imagine running a race when all of a sudden it feels as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Job 4:5, Job 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Of Seth And Days Of Enosh. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 28, 2018

As men realized their inherent sinfulness with no human means to appease God’s righteous indignation and wrath over their multiplied iniquities, they turned to God for mercy and grace in hopes of a restored personal relationship.

October 11, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.4: Birth of Seth and Days of Enosh. Gen. 4.25, 26 (KJV) 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed." 26 And as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 20, 2017

What we have in the Bible that tells all about his life.

Christmas and Jesus Luke 2:7--14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Christmas

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 23, 2017

Four things we need to know about his birth.

Jesus and Christmas Luke 2:7--14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"pak Khom" (How Much Land Does A Man Need?"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 19, 2025

Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land

"Pak Khom" (How Much Land Does a Man Need?" Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land. He believed and was convinced that if he had enough land, his life would be secure and he would no longer have to fear anyone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At Your Command

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

Jesus has promised us that if we will commit ourselves wholly to the Kingdom of God that all our basic needs will be provided.

At Your Command Introduction: Matthew 6:25-33 Proposition:Jesus commands us not to worry each day for our basic needs but to,instead, be about our daily spiritual duties. (Outline) I.RECOGNIZE HIS INTEGRITY (by) A.Obey(ing) His Commands 1.The Soldier 2.The Christian B.Perform(ing) All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Silence And Sin, Strength And Summer

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2002

Our lives have seasons like summer: heated, turbulent, conflicted. This is a result of unconfessed sin and of not listening to God’s priorities.

Every season of the year has its joys and its challenges. But God has ordained them all for the benefit of His creation. And every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges. Yet again God has ordained all these for the benefit of His people. Every season of the year is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Since You Have A Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2009

Since we have a father in heaven what are we to do? 1- Since you have a father in heaven - live 2- Since you have a father in heaven - live as strangers 3- Since you have a father in heaven - live in reverent fear

INTRO.- ILL.- A grade school teacher was asking students what their parents did for a living. "Tim, you be first," she said. "What does your mother do all day?" Tim stood up and proudly said, "She’s a doctor." "That’s wonderful. How about you, Amie?" Amie shyly stood up, scuffed her feet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ