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Peace Of Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010

We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lord's Day

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Sabbath is to be Holy as unto the Lord. But what does that mean for the people of the New Covenant? Could doing the works of God be the best way to honor the Lord.

The Lord’s Day Matthew 12:1-14 Do any of you remember the old ‘blue laws”? For those who are younger than 30, our state used to have rules about what could and could not be done on Sunday. Almost all stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday. The vast majority of people did not have to work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Holiness

Jonah Makes A Comeback Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.

Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Apostle Paul, who wrote the text we’ll be examining, sharing w/believers what God has in mind for His followers to do.

Intro: A 200 year old church was getting prepared for their anniversary celebration when calamity struck. The bell ringer was called out of town. The sexton at the church immediately advertised for a bell ringer to fill in. When the replacement arrived, the sexton took him to the steps leading ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

New Balance

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2007

5 areas of our personal lives that are like bad photos--They are OVER-EXPOSED and UNDER-DEVELOPED. "How to find a Biblical Balance in life." Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

New Balance http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBalance.html Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion [disorder], but of peace… Proverbs 28:2 …by a man of understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Have A Guide Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The Holy Spirit was promised by God to the believers and will be with us to guide, encourage, convict, and open our eyes to our spiritual needs

You Can Have a Guide "Our Guide and Companion -- Don’t leave without Him." Scripture Reading: John 16:12-15 Intro: Last week we began our series on THE QUEST - The Power to be Free - Discovering Life in the Spirit of Christ. I trust the majority of you started in this study in your Small ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Even The Mature Experience Failure Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah preached for 120 years and knew what it was to resist temptation, but eventually it knocked him off his feet.

Intro: 1. C. S. Lewis, "A silly idea is current, that good people do not know, what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those, who try to resist temptation, know how strong it is. After all, you find out, the strength of a wind, by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Obedient Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2011

What do we do when the lights go out in our world? It’s simple: Don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love. Rely on His unlimited power, and rely on His obedient Servant, Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for us.

Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord quite a while ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Years Promise

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 1, 2012

Go into this new year with Gods plan, Purpose, and provision.

NEW YEAR PROMISE Jeremiah 29:11-29:13 New Year’s 2012 Jeremiah 29:11 English Standard Version (ESV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Introduction: I read a humorous and thought provoking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thermometer Or Thermostat?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016

Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Angels, Prophets And Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the events during the interlude in chapter 10.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels, Prophets & Witnesses” Rev 10-11 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Why your family matters

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Commitments To Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 7, 2017

Series on Marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 3 Introduction: What makes a successful marriage? There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Martin Luther It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist