Sermons on Honest:

Decision 2012 - Election - Vote

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2006

God doesn’t tell us WHO to vote for, but He does tell us HOW to vote, and He’s not afraid of losing His ’tax exempt status!’ Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Presentation.

How to Vote Proverbs 29:2 Outline only...full sermon, illustrations and PowerPoint available at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToVote.php ----- "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." We can all reckon with the last ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005

Jesus the Man is our intercessor for our every sin!

Intercession 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intercession: The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconciliation; prayer or solicitation to one party in favor of another, sometimes against another. Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Christ

Contributed by David Etter on Aug 15, 2002

A message from Colossians 2 dealing with what it means to Walk in Christ.

Walk in Christ Colossians 2:6 - "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him" Walk is an action word. Christ�s call to the disciples was a call to action not one of inaction. They were called to be fishers of men. You can�t stand on the shore and catch a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Following God When You Don't Want To

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

Lesson’s about God approach to Jonah’s rebellion.

Following God when I don’t want to: Message Notes Aug. 18th 2002 The story of Jonah is probably one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Most people I talk to remember one thing about this book, he was swallowed by a big fish. There is a lot more to this book than that story, in fact Jonah is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Toolbox

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Sep 13, 2002

A object lesson for Father’s Day. Not just for children; make it the Father’s Day message.

A Father’s Day Toolbox Object lesson with each of the following tools. Take each tool out of the toolbox as they are mentioned. Adjustable Wrench - Fathers must be flexible and adaptable to any situation that arises. Eph. 6:4 "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

'setting The Mind'

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

The works of the flesh and Spirit described

"Setting the Mind" (Romans 8) Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) A. IMMORALITY 1. Adultery-Committing Sex Sins After Marriage 2. Fornication-Committing Sex Sins Before/After Marriage 3. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examination Before Communion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A Communion Devotional.

EXAMINATION BEFORE COMMUNION 1 Cor. 11:17-34 INTRO: Many times we partake of the Lord’s Supper without understanding the full meaning of this ordinance. It is the most sacred of all the ordinances we practice because it represents the shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Imitating?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2008

A look at Micah’s guidance of how a believer should behave/act.

Are you imitating? Micah 6:8 Ever ask God how to act during a certain situation? How would we be different? Act Justly - Consider the justice God has for you and I - Thankfully we are not judged as we deserve -- Romans 6:23 – Wages of sin is death; we owe a debt of sin for everything we do -- ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shakey Ground

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 2, 2006

SERVING GOD IN MIND

SHAKEY GROUND 2 THESS 2:1-2 INTRO: PAUL IN HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS A) FALSE TEACHERS AND DOCTRINE HAD COME INTO THE CHURCH THERE B) PAUL WROTE A SECOND LETTER TO REMOVE THE SEEDS OF FALSE DOCTRINE C) HE COMMENDS THEM ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS D) AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO THAT PRESENT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 21, 2006

Discovering the joy of Christmas.

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 I. WHAT THEY SAW 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

The necessity of guarding our hearts

Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35, Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Mennonite

He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 20, 2007

Sermon # 20 in Galatains Series. Builds on previous text from sermon 19, the battle within Spirit versus Flesh, this is practical example of living "in step" with the Spirit.

Gal 6: 1-2 INTRODUCTION PATRICK HENRY HUGHES (EXAMPLE OF BURDENS SHARED) BLIND, CRIPPLED DADS RESPONSE PATRICKS GROWTH/TALENT DADS COMMITTMENT/SACR. EACH FOCUSED ON THE OTHER GAL 6:1-2 CONT. OF LIVING IN SPIRIT PRACTICAL SITUATION I. CAUGHT IN SIN A. THE SLIP BY BELIEVER OVERTAKEN, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

4 points to be considered by the calling Church and the considered Candidate

Deacons I. Their Call * Initiated to fix a problem within the Church * Should be out of necessity, not just because * The desire and grace to serve (not rule) comes from the Lord The call itself comes from the Church * The Church should remember this….trust them, respect them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 6, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

The Rebelution It’s Time “How to do hard things that make a difference” 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

There Is Pleasure In Serving The Lord

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

Could it be that the pursuit of pleasure is ordained of God?

There is Pleasure in Serving the Lord! Attention: Who enjoys pain? To seek pain is an odd thing…perhaps a sign of psychosis. The pursuit of pleasure is guaranteed in our constitution as a right given to us by our Creator. If we are honest with ourselves we must admit that pleasure seeking is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational