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Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Generations Of Noah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2018

Noah had been warning people about the coming judgment, but only his own family had believed him and trusted the Lord.

October 25, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.2: The Generations of Noah. (Genesis 6.9-12) Genesis 6.9-12 9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begat three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2019

Paul left some final instructions for Titus regarding the church and his commitment to them and the Gospel. We need to embrace and practice these principles in our day in order to maintain doctrinal purity and bear an effective Christian witness.

Parting Words Titus 3: 8-15 Although this was a rather brief letter, Paul had shared much with Titus regarding the ministry he had received from the Lord. He was encouraged to establish elders in each of the cities in Crete in order to assist with leadership within the local church. Paul offered ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 6, 2021

What are the benefits of living a holy life by the Grace of God and with His indwelling Holy Spirit? They are many!

Holiness - The Benefits of Holiness Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Psalm 11:5, Proverbs 21:21, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Matthew 5:9, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 12:14-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

O Grave! Where Is Thy Victory

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 26, 2022

The bodily resurrection of Jesus means everything!

O Grave! where is thy Victory? 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 When Paul heard of what was going on in the Church at Corinth which he had founded, he must have wondered whether he had just wasted a year and a half of his life establishing the church. The church was divided into factions. Some held to Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hope Offered By The Man In The Middle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 26, 2024

Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” Either Jesus actually rose from the grave or he did not. (quotes from He Chose Nails).

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2024 Text: Matthew 28:1,5,6b Easter -Redeemer “Hope Offered by The Man in the Middle” Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, John 19:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores God's perfect timing, His higher ways, and the importance of patience during divine delays, using Zechariah and Elizabeth's story as an example. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's open our hearts and minds to the beautiful tapestry of God's word. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. We are not here by chance but by divine appointment. In our time together, we're going ...read more

Topics: God's Delay, God's Appointment

Resolutions That Never Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores how to live in obedience, walk in love, and demonstrate faithfulness, following the example of Jesus Christ, as guided by Hebrews 13:1-8.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, to share in the Word of God. It's within these walls that we find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment. And it's within the pages of the Holy Bible that we find the truth, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Topics: New Year, Same God

Hope Of The Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, its historical truth, and its implications for personal hope, proclamation, and assurance in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. What a privilege it is to gather together in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, to reflect on the profound mystery and the glorious hope that His resurrection brings. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Topics: Resurrection

Your Struggle With Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008

How do you decide when is the right time to tell the truth and when is the right time to keep silent?

I sometimes wonder whether God has structured these ten commandments with the most obvious sins first and the least obvious or most subtle at the end. Or is it just that our age has become blind to the last couple of commandments? Truth is a difficult concept in this day and age isn’t it? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Anglican

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting Proposition

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009

Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-20

Denomination: *other

Will You Put Away Evil Speech Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Will you put away evil speech? God calls us to do just that. Let’s examine our study today for HIS guidance.

Some choice thoughts about the Tongue: About Abrasive Speech Many a blunt word has a sharp edge. Keep your words soft and sweet; you never know when you may have to eat them. About Gossip Gossip is like soap -- mostly lye! A gossip is just a fool with a keen sense of rumor. About ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

Series: A Time To… [#4] A TIME TO BE BLESSED Haggai 2:10-19 Introduction: I read this prayer written by Frank Morris. Dear Lord, so far today, God, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, over-indulgent, coveted my ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giant Of Failure Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 12, 2025

Today, we delve into a powerful narrative from the life of Moses, an extraordinary leader who teaches us about the art of failing forward. Despite his flaws and failures, Moses’ life serves to teach us many valuable lessons. One of them is how to handle failure.

Exodus 2:11–12 “Now it came about in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brethren and looked on their hard labors; and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that, and when he saw there was no one around, he struck down the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12, Romans 8:28, James 2:17

Denomination: United Methodist