Sermons on His Compassion:

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Wings

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

A. INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). 1. Unexpected problems. We are sometimes hit with discouragement, reverse. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Soil

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001

As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Strife

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001

Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30, Galatians 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding The Father Through Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The Lord’s prayer sets a model of God’s desire to forgive

Finding the Father through Forgiveness Matthew 6:12-13 October 17, 1999 Morning Worship INTRODUCTION I. Sir Alexander Fleming and Winston Churchill A. Young Churchill saved from drowning 1. Winston Churchill nearly died at a young age 2. He was swimming with friends and got in too deep and began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jet Tour Through James Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 27, 2000

Introductory message to the Book of James

A Jet Tour Through James - Practicality INTRODUCTION: James is a call to put faith to work. Mere words will not do. Agreement with a particular creed in not enough. Genuine faith will be displayed in a life that is increasingly maturing in Christ. We are saved by faith alone, but faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Contributed by Billy Wright, Jr. on Nov 6, 2000

Exhortation to the take the gospel to the next generation.

Introduction: A. Do you know what time it is? B. After doing a word study, I wrote this paraphrase of Ephesians 5:15-17. "Be aware of the circumstances around you and live for God. Don't be void in understanding, but with open eyes, realize what is going on. Make the most of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

The importance of confession in the Christian tradition.

Sermon for I Lent, Year C Based on Deut. 26:5-10 & Rom. 10:8b-13 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “True Confessions” Confession….When we hear that word, it may bring to mind several things. The first thing we did this morning as a community of faith was to confess our sins and receive God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10, Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Covenant - The Basis Of A Blessing

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 27, 2001

Your blessing is based upon your covenantial relationship with God.

Romans 10:14-15 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? {15} And how shall they preach, except they be sent? I. Every time a blessing was given to someone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-8, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 3, 2001

First part of a series of sermons dealing with faith, hope, and love.

Living Faith A. Explain Series 1. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be talking about each one of these three virtues. We are going to try to increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15