Sermons on Insignificant Things:

The Son Of Perdition Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2011

A study of the relationship of Judas with the Antichrist

Luke 6: 16 The Son of Perdition Doctored Pictures Of The Antichrist 16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor. Today we are going to take a look at Judas in regards to his possible association to the Antichrist. Judas was the betraying disciple and one of the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011

The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon around Christmas time from a Christmas card. "Only love could leave heaven for a stable. Only humility could use a donkey as a throne. Only hope could trade a crown of gold for one of thorns. Only Jesus could give up everything He deserved, T

HoHum: A British businessman is credited with creating the Christmas card in 1843 — as a way to save time. Too busy to write a personal holiday greeting, Henry Cole hired a well-known London artist to design a card he could send to all his acquaintances. Louis Prang, a German immigrant, is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps Of A King Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY ASSUMING THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps of a King Philippians 2:1-11 December 4, 2011 INTRO It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year now has less to do with Advent than new traditions Advent -- A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Focus The Cross

Contributed by Neil Stich on Aug 3, 2012

The power of Christ's forgiveness is found in His suffering on the Cross. Even as those around Him were mocking Him, He was still filled with compassion for them. Are we any different than those who stood at the foot of the Cross and mocked Jesus? Hi

Our focus the cross Matthew 27: 38 – 43 I’m a people watcher. When traveling, a layover at the Airport is not a point of misery---but an opportunity to observe the differences in people--- the way they look, the way they dress, their fashion statements--- Parents dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012

The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"A Sad Situation" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2012

A sermon on the dangers of backsliding.

“A SAD SITUATION” Prov. 14:14 INTRO – Youtube video: Paul Simon – 1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away” – reached #5 in on the charts in the US. Lot of folks have different ideas about the meaning behind the song, but all pretty much agree that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Been Offered Something That Was Too Good To Be True? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Humanly speaking, maybe you have been offered some amazing deals. Maybe you have accepted them, maybe you have rejected them - you have a choice in what you do. I want to ask you if you have accepted or rejected the most amazing offer you could ever rec

2012 06 10 Ash AM Fresh Fire Living Water I was shopping in Tesco the other day and I wanted to buy some Cheddar Cheese. Easier said than done. With a choice of Mild, Medium, Mature, Extra Mature, Seriously Strong, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Canadian, Pilgrim’s Choice, Wyke Farms, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hunger For Respect Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Aug 10, 2012

A sermon on how the church should function according to 1 Timothy Chapter 5.

Hunger for Respect OLYMPIC WAVE Welcome all campuses HUNGER FOR RESPECT How many of you have seen the Hunger Games or read the books? I saw it in the theatre. It all has to do with respect. In a game that is kill or be killed…It’s all about the value of friendship, respect, loyalty, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Example Pt. 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Christ was always thinking of the benefit of others. When we posse the mind of Christ we will put others ahead of ourselves.I want you to serve the Kingdom by serving your kinsmen.

The Great Example Philippians 2.6-8 Pt. 1 Maundy Service 2012 Introduction: A On the southern border of the kingdom of Cyrus, there was a chieftain named CAGULAR. 1 Anytime an attachment of Cyrus’ army came to subdue Cagular, he would quickly defeat that attachment. a After many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Hosea And Amos

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2012

Introduction to Hosea and Amos

HoHum: The place was New York City, during the time of the subway rush in the evening of a hot summer day. People were manning into the subway cars as they were moving out of the station and each car was loaded to capacity. One man happened to be just the last man to push and jam his way inside of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit And The Vine Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2012

We have life in our connection to Jesus. In that life we bear fruit that he produces in us for the benefit of others.

1. Harmonica Story: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Not A Game Show Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 25 – 29

Matthew 7: 25 – 29 Life Is Not A Game Show 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord, Are You Willing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 1 – 4

Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Lord, Are You Willing? Matthew 8, “1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Powers That Be

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 5, 2012

What is the Christian’s relationship to government, and why does God make a big deal out of their authority in this passage?

The Powers that Be Romans 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120905pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In chapter 13, we look at our relationship with government and all ordained authority over us. ’the powers that be’ in v. 1 is a direct reference to all authority God has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist