Sermons on I Shall Not Slide:

I Refuse To Grow Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus’ admonition to become like a child blends with Proverbs solemn command to get wisdom. Refuse to become bland and careful; to be closed to new truth; to be cynical.

Without question the clowns were the hits of our Vacation Bible School a month or so ago. Fonzie the clown got things off to a rollicking start on Monday night, and the kids cackled at his fright wig and squealed with astonishment at all the wonders of his brown paper bag. Every joke was hilarious, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Sorry, Lord

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 16, 2009

God provides the possibility of forgiveness when we follow His program of repentance. The we can discover the product which is relief.

As we communicate with God in the language of complaint, as we honestly bare our souls before the Father, something surprising happens. We discover that, in many cases, the fault is not with God; it is with us. The problem is not that God has turned His back on us but that we have turned our backs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen The Lord

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009

Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have A Prodigal Child

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message addressing how parents can love and help their prodigal or wayward son or daughter.

INTRO: Franklin was a rebellious kid--even though his parents raised him with fair and loving discipline. -His dad, in fact, was a well-respected leader--consistently listed among the top 10 "most admired" people in the country! -When Franklin reached high school age, his mom and dad sent him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit I

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Study of gifts in N.T.

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 & Ephesians 4 I. Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:3-8) A. Attitude of the Spiritually Gifted (v.3) B. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Thing I Do

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 31, 2009

We need to know how we stand

ONE THING I DO Phil:3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Paul was doing more than one thing for his Lord. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

I See Dead People Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Faith is a key doctrine in the life of a Christian. The sinner is saved through faith (Eph. 2:8-9), then the believer must walk by faith (2 Cor. 5:7). Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6); and whatever we do apart from faith is sin (

I See Dead People Illustration: The Sixth Sense 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 3, 2008

A blind man who gets sight and insight, and religious leaders who think they understand but are blind! Learn how to cope with the Lord waiting to answer prayers.

Our bodies are an amazing creation. Millions of cells working together in perfect harmony (well, most of the time). We breathe, our hearts beat, our organs function-all with nearly no input or oversight from our conscious brain. One of the senses we take most for granted is our sight. Your eyes are ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Way Of The Cross Pt I Series

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Mar 8, 2009

The gift of the cross, and the way to the cross so that we might recieve the gift!

The Way of the Cross Matthew 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Paul’s testimony that he gave the crowds in the temple mount that had rioted trying to kill him

Text: Acts 21:27-22:30, Title: Can I Get a Witness? Date/Place: NRBC, 3/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the little bird who decided not to fly south for the winter… B. Background to passage: remember that for the sake of the church Paul has been going through a purification ritual in line with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am In The Presence Of Greatest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon was given for Girl Scout Sunday at our church. It was directed for the young people that God has a purpose for their lives and no one should steal it from them.

I am in the presence of greatness Psalms 139:1-4, 7-10, 13-16, 23-24 Jeremiah 29:10-11 This sermon was given on “Girl scout Sunday” as part of a special service for them Introduction- You are never too young to dream. You are never too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 26, 2009

Jesus is our sufficiency; he is what hungry souls are longing for.

“I AM The Bread of Life” This morning we begin a new series that will take us into the celebration of Easter. We want to focus our thoughts on the words of Jesus as he set his face towards the cross. To do this we are going to study six of the seven “I AM” statements Jesus made in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Mennonite

The Jesus I Never Knew Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

Second in a Revelation series focusing on the appearance of Jesus to John.

Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 A. John identified his source 1-2 B. John offered a blessing for exposure to Revelation 1:3 C. John identified himself and his audience (readers) 1:4a D. John prayed for an outpouring of God’s grace and peace on us E. John offered a grand doxology of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have A Filthy Mouth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 7, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that in the presence of God, all believers are humbled and realize they have "unclean lips".

7 June 2009 Trinity Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When believers are in the presence of God, they are humbled and realize their “lips are unclean”. REFERENCES: Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV); Job 42:5-6 (ESV) I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal