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We Need Some Troublemakers [disciples - Apostles]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

Only in a good way! The disciples rocked their world with their unordinary INTEGRITY, INTENSITY, and INVOLVEMENT they practiced. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

We Need Some Troublemakers Acts 17:1-9 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Introduction A. What we need in this church are some more troublemakers! - Troublemakers? - Yes, Troublemakers! - That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A "Trust" Fund - Tithing - Tithe - 10%

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2005

Tactful yet Truthful presentation on money, stewardship, and trust. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation.

The “Trust” Fund Mal. 3:7-11 God is interested in your money. Not because He needs your money…for He certainly does not!…but because YOU need it! Since you are imp’t to God, your money is imp’t to God. God is interested in how you secure it/spend it/save it/share it. Immediately, some people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

Good sermon to follow up to Easter, or another big evangelism day, launching an emphasis on spiritual growth, fellowship and discipleship. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 "And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the path; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Holiness

A True Baby Dedication

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

really a parent dedication!--THE CONFIRMATION, THE CLARIFICATION, THE COMMITMENT, THE CLAIMING. Link to free Formatted Text Version and ready-made Powerpoint included.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website below... --------------------- Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Our Country Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 30, 2005

Christians need to know that commitment to God also includes commitment to our country. Somewhere along the way, we have lost that.

Commitment to Country Many people in our country uphold the belief that our founding fathers had no religious heritage in their lives at all. Most of our founding fathers were either deists or atheists. When they wrote the Constitution they wrote it with the intent in mind to keep God out of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reading Someone Else's Mail - Seven 7 Churches - Ephesus - Duty Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 29, 2005

The Letters to the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. Link included to entire 8 sermon series with PowerPoint Presentations, and Microsoft Word Text.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Letters to 7 Churches of Asia Minor Ephesus--“DUTY W/OUT DEVOTION” REV. 2:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DutyDevotion.html Just as there are 7 Dispensations of human history, and we live in the Dispensation of Grace, “The Church Age”, this dispensation can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happy All The Day?

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006

Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Pattern Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

The pattern that Paul refers to is sound teaching but it includes several thoughts. 1- Keep the teaching 2- Guard the deposit 3- Show the mercy

INTRO.- NLT 13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Hold to the pattern. What’s the pattern? It depends on what you’re talking about. There is a pattern for almost anything and everything. ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go As Far As You Can See, And See What You Can From There

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 28, 2010

In Acts 11:1-18, we begin to see the legacy of faith and risk-taking for the sake of the Gospel that included us in the promises of Christ

Acts 11:1-18 It all started when they saw Jesus for the last time. His last words to them, “And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth.” Peter was among those who heard these words, and believed them. I’m sure, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Cost Of Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2009

The cost of serving Christ includes insult, rejection and death for some, but those who want to be powerfully used by Christ must pay the price.

Cost of Service (Mark 6:1-29) Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

“Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Study In Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study in Revelation using the "Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible." Includes works sheet for participants boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 17 The Fifth Trumpet Sounds The Pit Is Opened Rev. 9: 1-11 The Sixth Trumpet Sounds More Hell Breaks Loose Rev. 9: 12-21 Remember the eagle that flew through Heaven, shouting “Woe, Woe, Woe.” Well the woes have begun, as the fifth trumpet sounds. Also remember that we said that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Witnesses Ministry

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

Events of the last half of Daniel’s 70th Week include the Two Witnesses ministry and the end of the 70th Week of Daniel

Revelation 11 Title: Two Witnesses Ministry Theme: Testimony of Judgment Text: Revelation 11:3 I. The Angel of the Lord/The Lord Jesus Christ Commands John to ‘Rise and Measure’ (v.1) A.John is given a reed like unto a rod and told to measure [Ezekiel 40:3) 1. The temple of God 2. The altar 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible