Sermons on International:

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas! Why?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008

This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

God Answers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, & maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth & especially the conduct of His people.

Habakkuk 1:5-11 GOD’S PREPARED AN ANSWER Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, and maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth and especially the conduct of His ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror Of Correction Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

It is easy to correct others and give advice, but hard to correct ourselves.

Self-correction – making the necessary corrections on the inside based on the Word of God. The greatest task the believer will ever have to do is to correct ourselves. Self correction makes us better witnesses for the Jesus Christ; enrich our lives in our home, church, fellowship with saints, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Delusion?

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 5, 2008

Jesus is Lord, not a legend, a liar or a lunatic.

Since Christmas is in the air, we will resume our series on “Our Best Life Now” next year, which is just a month from now. Second, I will have a different preaching approach this morning. Instead of a verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible which I usually do, I would present a topical defense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Pro-Life

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 14, 2008

We have waved the banner of pro-life for years now, but I want to ask you, "Are We Really Pro-Life?" What is the Church doing to reach a world suffering from starvation and HIV/AIDS?

Are We Really Pro-Life? Isaiah 58:10-12 says: (ESV) 10if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. 11And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

How we handle our money proves our faithfulness and focus in life.

Good morning! Here in Makati Gospel Church, we talk about money matters because we believe that our money matters to God. Last week, we started our “Investing in Eternity” series. In Luke 16, we saw in the parable of the corrupt steward that money has the power to impact our future and that how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Hears Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2009

The first sermon in a series on Exodus deals with chapters 1-2, focusing on the way God is able to work behind the scenes, in spite of human circumsatnce, and apart from human power, talent, or skills.

The Lord Hears Exodus 1-2 CHCC: March 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re starting a series of lessons from Exodus. The books of Genesis and Exodus introduce the basics of Who God Is … and you could say that the rest of the Bible elaborates on it. In Genesis God introduces himself as the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Babbling Builders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010

Pride confounds.

Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Missionary Heart

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 8, 2010

God has always been on a mission. From Creation to Consumation God has been on a mission. From making us in His image to restoring us to that image, God works with missionary zeal. Matthew reveals how Jesus forms that missionary heart into the disciple

We have been studying the gospel of Matthew. Let me get a running start on today’s lesson in chapter 10 by reviewing briefly the message of Matthew thus far: What is in the first chapter? The genealogy of Jesus and Joseph’s story. Verse 21 is the key verse: “You shall call ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Bailout For Man's Sinful Condition

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

BAIL-OUT became a popular word in our modern vernacular during the last few months of the presidency of George W. Bush, and continued in practice under President Barack Obama. However, long before we knew what the word meant, the process of the Bail-Out

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III God’s Bail-Out Of Man’s Sinful Condition Ephesians 2:1-7 (New International Version)   PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION The subject assigned to me for today’s presentation is: GOD’S BAILOUT OF MAN’S SINFUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Why Go To Church: It's The Potter's House

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2010

The Potter's House is the place earthen pot people are being formed.

Title: Why Go To Church: It’s the Potter’s House! Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Thesis: The Potter’s House is the place earthen pot people are being formed. (Anticipating that there might be a few snickers in the audience… “pot” is in reference to an earthen ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You're Saved And You Know It Say Amen!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2011

Everyone has faith in something. There is a counterfeit kind of faith. Even the demons believe in God but aren't saved. The evolutionist has more faith than we do! Let's learn true faith. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

If You're Saved and You Know it Say Amen! Romans 3:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SayAmen.html Here's the final conclusion on how we are justified...by faith! What is saving faith? We need to investigate because there is a counterfeit kind of faith. Everyone has faith in something. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

How Grace Shapes Character Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 16, 2010

God trains his people in godliness through the grace of the gospel of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction As a parent, I know that when one of my dear children asks why they should do what I tell them to, it is rarely helpful for me to answer, “Because I said so, that’s why!” I did say so, and God commands children to obey their dad, but that answer usually comes out of my ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009

Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this last of four messages we learn about the third and final herald of the Angels. A message of peace and goodwill to all men! This series concept and some material based on Rick W

Purpose of Christmas Part 4: A Time for Reconciliation Luke 2: 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal