Sermons on History Of Syria:

They Fought From Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 5, 2009

We wanted change and we are getting it. We reap what we sow. Sin leads to death, and nations are not exempt from this law. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

They Fought From Heaven Judges 4-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheyFoughtFromHeaven.html You cannot fight against God and expect to win. 5:20 Remember the background here: Israel would mess in their own nest and then had to sleep in it. And America is now getting exactly what we’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Not Like Bethlehem

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Every Christian needs to understand that what we celebrate on Dec. 25th looks nothing like Bethlehem. What can we do to make is all about Jesus?

Another Christmas, some of us have had more than others. There is hustle and bustle happening all around us, chestnuts roasting on the open fire and Christmas lights illuminating the dark nights. Does it feel like Christmas to you? Now we all know that Christmas celebrations as we know them have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

A Bible Without Trust Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 3, 2008

The world today has lead many people into a state of great illiteracy of the Bible. We should know our Bible and hold it close to our hearts.

A Bible without Trust 2 Timothy 3:16 1 Peter 1:23-25 Intro Since the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been attacking the Word of God, trying to lead people astray. Satan attacks the Word from the outside. He rises up people like Caesar to try to crush the Word. But he also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Power?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009

Sermon discussing the Power of the Holy Spirit

You Want Power? Strengthening Your Faith Series 2009 February 15, 2009 AM Sermon Acts 4 Let’s begin this morning with the state of the world. CEO’s make billions falsely while millions struggle from day to day. Politicians trade punches and beat around the bush while individuals and families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 2, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

The next methodology is experientialism. Though fideism strives to make faith alone the justification for religious knowledge or belief, Geisler observes that this faith is ultimately justified in terms of an experience had by the individual (65). To the experientialist, God or the Ultimate is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Celebrate Life!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2011

All human beings, by virture that they are people, have certain rights and responsibilities. What does God say about the sanctity of human life? (parts of this sermon came from a sermon by Larry Moyner, What does God say about Sanctity of Life?)

Celebrate Life! Introduction Unborn, elderly, disabled, terminally ill- are they a burden to society or do they have intrinsic value? Abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, what do these speak to us about the value of human life? Sept 11, 2001- over 3500 people died- WTC. Did you know- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Kingdom Remaining Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 31, 2011

God brought and took kingdoms but the final Kingdom, which is superior to all other kingdoms and is eternal, is here and now!

Last week we learned from the beginning of Daniel Chapter 2 that Daniel, a strong Believer of God, almost got killed because of the unbelief in God of others. From Daniel 2:1-28, we noted that Daniel did the following in response to his predicament: 1. he prayed (Daniel was a man of prayer) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:29-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confess And Believe

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 21, 2013

Made righteous through the righteousness of Jesus, which we receive by faith in Him. Whoever believes in Jesus shall not be ashamed. Whoever calls upon His name will be saved. Sincere faith leads to public confession of Christ.

CONFESS AND BELIEVE. Romans 10:9. According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jude 1:6 - 7 Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 12, 2020

Jude completes the Old Testament illustrations on times God brought judgment.

Our study tonight takes us into some unfamiliar water. Our focus tonight is on Jude 1:6. Our context from verse 5 Jude gives three illustrations from Jewish history of times when God brought judgment. In verse 5 it was on the rebellious Jews who refused to trust God and enter into the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

20/20 Vision

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision.

20/20 Vision Matthew 26:17-29 They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision. Then we often learn new information and had we known it at the time we might have made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Likes To Be Corrected Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 28, 2019

God corrects those He loves. It's difficult to read the news and see events in the world today without seeing God's hand in some of the tragedies around us-calling us to repentance and change and restoration. This is a brief meditation on Proverbs 3:11-12

(written October 2018) Proverbs 3 11 do not reject the correction of the GOD, my son, nor get sick of His punishment. 12 Because the person GOD loves, He judges, just as a father does his favourite son. Correction Nobody likes to be corrected. One hundred years ago today, the fighting of World ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: *other

Listening With Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Parenting 101 Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

In order to relate to our children we must first look at how God relates to us as our heavenly Father.

CONFESS AND BELIEVE Romans 10:9 According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian couple ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Melchizedek Mystery Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2017

Melchizedek was hidden away as an amazing type of Jesus Christ, a mystery revealed through Holy Spirit inspired Midrash.

The Melchizedek Mystery (Hebrews 7:1-28) 1. Jewish ways of talking can be quite comical. Let me share an English phrase and its “Jewberish” version. English: "He walks slowly" Jewberish: "Like a fly in Vaseline he walks". En: "Sorry I don’t know the time" Jewberish: "What, do I look like a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible