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The King Of Rejection

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 23, 2002

With a nod to John Knox, this is about tyranny; what it is, why it is, how we escape it (including the tyranny of sin).

Webster’s dictionary defines “tyranny” as arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power. We don’t use the word “tyranny” a lot in our own day. We don’t routinely hear people in positions over us referred to as tyrants. (They may in fact be tyrants, but we don’t use the word.) But the word “tyranny” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oops...an Omission Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002

Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

(Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For Us

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

Jeremiah points out three things God’s plan includes and gives us three responses that we are to have.

I. Introduction a. This was a dark time in Israel’s History i. Exile ii. Jeremiah’s Letter (597 BC) 1. 3,023 Jews b. God has Plans for our life. c. What Does God’s Plan in include? II. God’s Plan includes Prosperity a. Prosperity does not mean “Financial Gain” i. Verses 4-7 III. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 3, 2004

I preach weekly to a congregation that sometimes include Muslims and Hindus who are coming out of curiosity. This is a Christological sermon for sure.

The Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 form for us a wonderful picture of the Lord Jesus Christ The Old Testament is full of “Types and Shadows” of what is to come in the New Testament. These “Types and Shadows” were meant to prepare us for the reality that would ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Broadway Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005

Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Sanctity Of All

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002

This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003

The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Knows How

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

God’s plan include; peace, welfare, a future and the ability to hope again despite how present circumstances may be

Only God Knows How Jeremiah 29:10-14 In our society many people are wondering what’s going to happen next. People are making fortunes attempting to predict the future. They’ve made some of their money off Christians.. Cleo, the Jamaican born Floridian, has made countless millions off people in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2010

The New Covenant is greater than the Old. The glory of the New Covenant includes the transformation that is possible through the work of the Spirit in us.

Introduction: A. As you know, transformation is big business on TV these days. 1. Our present love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with transformation. 2. There are home makeover programs that transform ugly rooms and deteriorating homes into something that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing God Theologically

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 9, 2011

Serving in the Lord's army is a great honor but also includes many responsibilities. Our marching orders are to evangelize the world with the Gospel!

It was already almost a week ago when the incredible news hit that Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite squad of Navy Seals. We probably never will know the names of these brave men but they are due our thanks and gratitude for risking their lives for the country. We as followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust And Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 30, 2007

As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #3 - Trust and Possessions Mark 10:17-27 Sermon Objective: As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions. Some people are just waiting to see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Unmasking Mormon Doctrine

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

This message clearly brings out the error of Mormon teachings about several majorly important matters, including the nature of God.

UNMASKING MORMON TEACHING Pastor Eric J. Hanson (February 28, 2003) Intro: The term “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” sounds like a nice church name. For many years this group has been trying to be seen as simply a Christian denomination. But there are matters of the group’s doctrine, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational