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Overcome!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014

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Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Back Against The Wall

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Jesus stands with us even when our back is against the wall

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 14:33 I. The Promise of Peace I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace Every person will face challenges in life; it is one of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:33

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 6 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: “Everything happens for a reason” – that statement hanging on our wall, when taken at face value is 100% correct. Life is a cause=effect existence, every action has a reaction… Event; Burning of Academic Hall (MU) in 1892 – Reason; First electric light ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship From The Depths

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

We all have bad days and difficult seasons in life - how do we genuinely worship God when our world is falling apart around us? Join us as we study Job's life and discover how we can "Worship from the Depths"!

Worship From the Depths - Job 1-2 - November 11, 2012 We’ve all had bad days before - those days when nothing seems to go right no matter how hard we try. I’ve had some pretty bad days but I’m not sure that many of them come close to the experience of a man I will simply ...read more

Denomination: *other

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

Journey Through The O.t. #6: Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2012

Even though the Christian life is primarily characterized by abundant life and joy, there are seasons where the Lord allows us to go through dark valleys. It is often during those seasons that we encounter God, and our faith is strengthened and deepened.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #6: PAIN AND SUFFERING OPENING TEXT: “After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. And Job spoke, and said: "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, A male child is conceived.” (Job ...read more

Denomination: *other

Diamond In The Rough

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 17, 2012

If we are precious to God and he calls us a living stone so, we must be a precious stone. What is an example of a precious stone? A diamond comes to mind. Starts out just a chuck of coal not worth much at all but, God saw something different in all His c

Diamond In The Rough. 1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare: The Destroyer Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 21, 2012

Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned last week that as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. If Satan cannot defeat

Christian Warfare Part 2 The Destroyer Job 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned last week that as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-7

Sudden Storm

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 4, 2011

This sermon will help you see the purpose of sudden difficulties that erupt in your life; and how for you to respond to them.

Sudden Storm Matthew 14:22 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: The event we will be considering is recorded in 3 of the gospels: Matthew 14:22 - 36, Mark 6:45 - 56, and John 6:15 – 21. Here’s the scene: The disciples had just finished serving 5,000 people as Jesus performed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Challenge Of Your Faith

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

ALLOWING GOD TO INCREASE YOUR FAITH THROUGH HIS MANY MEDIUMS

ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE OF YOUR FAITH 5/20/2011 IKing 17:17-24 17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. 18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011

Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peculiar People Of God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Jesus Is God, Why Did He Not Know The Time Of The Hour (Matthew 24:36)? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 12, 2025

Let's explore this passage and others to understand Jesus' omniscience.

Jesus Knows Everything. The Bible teaches that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. As God, Jesus possesses all the attributes of God, including omniscience (all-knowing). However, during His time on earth, Jesus' divine attributes were sometimes veiled, leading to questions about His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36