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The Record Is On File

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Jan 12, 2007

Every one is given to records...

The Record Is On File 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Introduction: We all live in a world that is given to “records.” Birth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

This Old House Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 17, 2007

This is the third sermon on the Methodist General Rules "By attending on the ordinances of God.

On shows like PBS’s "This Old House", or "Trading Spaces" and with someone like Bob Vela as the host, we often see the renovation of old houses. Houses that are in need of repair; houses that are in need of being modernized; houses that just over time haven’t been given the attention that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Swim At Your Own Risk Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series week 1: Swim at your own Risk. This is a great summertime series about the pull and affect sin has on our lives, and how to escape it.

RIP TIDE Swim at Your Own Risk As you saw in the promo video, we’re starting a new series this month called RIP TIDE! I’m real excited about this series because it has something for every one. I don’t care if this is the first time you’ve ever been to church, or if you have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Control In An Addicted World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to break free form that which controls you.

Prov 23, Jer 2:13, Prov 14:27, 1 Cor 6:9-20, Eph 5:15-18, John 7:37 Audio is available at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/10/proverbs-sermon-self-control-in.htm This chapter is about discipline – children mentioned in there but we can only discipline our kids to the extent that we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The Trinity, Incarnation, Lordship of Christ and various heresies are discussed, along with the importance of sound doctrine.

The deity of Christ APOLOGIES- Scratching surface; hard thing is not how to find info, it’s what to select and cut to make digestible. 1. TRINITY & INCARNATION WHY the Trinity/Incarnation? Huge subject, possibly the hugest. What could be bigger than GOD (i.e. the Creator of all men) becoming MAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 14, 2008

A fresh look at the facts of Palm Sunday. The response of the crowds, and our present day response to the Lord’s kingship.

BEHOLD YOUR KING Matthew 21:1-17 Here we have a remarkable scene; the Lord Jesus is on His way to die on Calvary, just as He has recently made known to His disciples, (although it appears that they either did not understand what He said, or they did not want to believe it). As they came towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even An Old Man Can

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

There remains for all of us, Jewish believers, Christians and Muslims only one name under heaven by which we can be saved. Jesus Christ. Do you need to take your spiritual life into the garage for an overhaul?

Even an Old Man Can I know many of you have heard this passage many, many times and can probably quote it to me. But before you all take a mental holiday I want to try to present this passage with a new perspective that may interest you. Easter is a time when we think about the sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tragedy Of Rejecting Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 18, 2008

Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its rightness. They are

The Tragedy of Neglecting Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Next 40 Days...

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 26, 2008

A chronological overview of what happened after Jesus arose, whom He appeared unto, and what He said before leaving earth -- His passion truly wasn’t the end, but the beginning! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

The Next 40 Days... The Post Resurrection Appearances of Christ http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Next40Days.html This Gospel of Jesus Series isn’t complete just because we’re thru Jesus’ Passion story. It will be 40 more days before He leaves earth, and even then He’ll appear in visions to a few ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt To Faith--Fear To Peace

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 29, 2008

One week after the resurrection and we are given a classic text to ponder.

John 20:19-31 2008 One week after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we are back in the real world, and given what I consider a classic text to ponder. We are dealt four concepts this morning. Well they are really more than concepts. They are ways of life. They are doubt and faith—fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Time To Go Deep!

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Apr 2, 2008

And I am here to tell you today when God’s got a divine calling in your life he will get in the situation and get in your problems with you.

It is Time to go Deep! Luke Chpt. 5v4 Pastor Edwards The Bible says that the crowed pressed against Jesus. There were so many people interested in what Jesus was saying that they pressed so greatly against him that they was pushing Jesus to the edge of the water. But Jesus did not stop preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God In Our Lives

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 6, 2008

A sermon that highlights how Jesus helps us through the disappointment when we think God is not in our lives

Anyone here watch Spiderman movies? As a child I was never really interested in Spiderman, however my son Zackary has convinced me to watch the Spiderman movies with him and I quite enjoy them.. One of the story lines of these movies is the potential romance between a young skinny whimpy man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007

In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas 2007

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 23, 2007

Christmas 2007 message

Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-19; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Introduction During our morning service we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper, so please keep that in mind as we study the Word together – I encourage you to listen for the voice of the Lord and respond as it directs. Open your bibles with me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Turn Turn

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007

A year’s end/New Year’s message adaptable to many occasions. BIG IDEA: "God’s got it, even though we don’t get it"

“Turn Turn Turn” Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION: "End of Year" Lists are everywhere in the media as a new year approaches: Most Newsworthy Events of the Year, Famous People Who Have Died This Year, Most Notable Sports Stories of the Year, Most Annoying People of the Year (Paris, Britney, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational