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A Church Where Lives Are Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how we as the church need to be distinct from the world around us. It looks at life before and after salvation, and the need for a change in the life of a confessing beleiver. Includes study guide.

This past week the Episcopalian church elected its first ever openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson. The election has threatened to cause a split amongst the 2.4 million member denomination. When asked by a CNN reporter whether his election would cause a split in the church, Gene Robinson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003

Good for this time of continuing war...Eye-opening scriptures to help lay people understand why war is sometimes necessary, and sometimes even recommended by God. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

World War Won! Prov. 14:34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarAndFreedom.html Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. We take our freedom for granted. Here we sit today, praying, singing, fellowshipping, worshipping God together, reading His Word…w/out fear of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 3, 2004

A Foundation Series Bible Study. God is the author of the Bible, and Holy men of God were inspired of God to write His thoughts (2 Peter 1:21). Revision Exercises & Test included.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Deleted Scenes From "The Passion Of The Christ"

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Your people saw the movie...it would be good for them to not the miss the tremendous truths found on the cutting room floor that will help bring it all together for them! Link included to PowerPoint.

Deleted Scenes from “The Passion” Matthew 27:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DeletedScenes.html Read the crucifixion story and you’ll find many incredible aspects which fell to the cutting room floor in film production of The Passion, not the least of which is the explanation of why Jesus did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Tank Full Series

Contributed by David Schaal on May 20, 2004

The Bible commands us to ..be filled with The Spirit. This is not a command of a one time experience, but a continued filling, influencing every aspect of our lives including transformed relationships, dynamic ministry and enhanced worship.

LIVING A SPIRIT DRIVEN LIFE “KEEPING YOUR TANK FULL” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 4:31; Luke 11:13 INTRO:How many of you like going to the Gas pumps now of days! It is crazy to think how much money we are paying for a gallon of gas, and they say that the end is not in sight. In Northern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Your Worship Genuine Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

One day they were throwing down their coats, a couple days later, they spit in His face... not a good example of real worship! How can I make mine real? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Make Your Worship Genuine It was Palm Sunday, and the mother’s 3-year old son had to stay home from church because of strep throat. When the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 29:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Living Acts Chapter 29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Introduction to a study through the book of Acts. Each day we get up and write our own verse of Acts 29. . . does it look like Acts 1-28? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Living Acts Chapter 29 Start series by saying “Turn to Acts 29, please. . .” They can’t, there isn’t one! We are responsible to LIVE Acts 29. Each day we get up, and we pick up a pen and paper, and we write our verse of chapter 29. What does it say? Does it look like the first 28 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Miracle On The Way To Church Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

God worked mightily through these 2 guys who were just on their way to a prayer meeting! How can I see God work in MY life like that? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Tell the story from Acts 3. THESIS: God wants to do something through you, if you¡¯ll develop these 5 habits: 1. Be open to God¡¯s direction as you go about your business. (V. 1) Here¡¯s a couple of guys just on the way to prayer meeting. . . and God uses them for a great miracle. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Trade In "Self-Life" For "Servant's Heart" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Self-pleasing is the most natural human instinct there is -- we want to climb the ladder. But it will stifle your growth! If you want this year to be different, trade in that attitude for a servant’s heart. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade in “Self-Life” for “Servant’s Heart” “Son of man came not to be served, but to serve...” Life is essentially a series of trade-offs. . . everything plateaus when you’re unwilling to make the next trade-off. Brief REVEW OF - Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free living”. . . - ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

Happy Are The Forgiving And Pure Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

This is the world’s thinking turned on its head! The world will tell you, "Happy is the man who insists on his rights" and "Happy is the man who thinks of himself". . . but JESUS SAYS. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-8

Denomination: Holiness

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 22, 2004

Evolution Series includes compiled info. from Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Kent Hovind, Dr. Ken Ham, Dr. Rick Ferguson and other Creation Science experts. Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 5 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS Genesis 1:1-2:2 Next in our series, I want to address the three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS I want to introduce you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Storms Without Fear Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

What do you do in the storms of life? Let’s look at the story of Jesus calming the storm, and get some principles to help us understand and handle the storms of life. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<OPENING ILLUS> Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. 1. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Watch Of The Night

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 24, 2003

Sometimes we find ourselves in life-storms and after exhausting every method of deliverance, including prayer, we despair and give up. Very often Christ comes at just these precise moments.

THE FOURTH WATCH OF THE NIGHT INTRODUCTION. We’re going to take a little trip with Jesus across the sea of Galilee. Actually, calling it a “Sea” is a bit of a overstatement. It’s a lake. A big lake, but a lake all the same, 15 mi. long and 8 miles wide. TEXT. Matthew 14.22 Immediately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Worship? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Holiness