Sermons on Jack Handey:

Parable Of The Drag-Net Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

We live in the days of ’invitation’, but there is coming a day of ’separation’ as God examines all those pulled up in the net. Link included to entire series with formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Templates.

Parable of the Drag-Net Matthew 13:47-50 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DragNet.html Of all of Jesus’ parables He has now given to His disciples, I’m sure this is the one they could relate to the best because it uses an illustration from the fishing world, and most of these guys had backgrounds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Hinderances To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD.

SEVEN HINDERANCES TO INTIMACY WITH GOD Brad Bailey - February 13, 1994 This morning we’re going to continue looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD. We’ve looked at how Jesus taught us to find and structure those “special places” of prayer. I’ve had some wonderful times of solitude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God In Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 29, 2005

#1 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Are you ready to journey to Narnia? Over the next eight weeks, we’ll be exploring the wonder & awe of Narnia. Today…I want to set the stage for our 8-week journey that takes us to Christmas Day. Paint a vision on where this spiritual journey to Narnia might take us. Explain why we’re taking this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

A Father’s Day sermon about standing on and living out God’s promises.

“STANDING ON THE PROMISES” Gal. 3:15-29 INTRO – How are you at keeping your promises? We live in a society where promises are expected to be broken. Story of Harry, a dept. manager in a retail store. - Rising up corporate ladder. - Strong Xn. Lived his witness faithfully in front of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Love

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

This messages teaches how to make our love for one another emulate God’s love for man.

A Righteous Love Ref.: Luke 6:27-38 Gal. 6:7 The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Bible Background Commentary This parallel of Matthew’s record of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is frequently called “The Sermon on the Plain.” · In previous verses, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—pronouncements that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:7

Make Prevailing Power A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003

Last in series on Prevailing Power. Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions...

Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions. Some are good and some are not so good. There are some churches known for their good works and some know for their awesome battles. There is a town in Texas where a church got into a disagreement over if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Who Instead Of Why Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 21, 2002

An encouragement to trust in God, no matter what the circumstances look like!

IT’S "WHO" INSTEAD OF "WHY" Exodus 5:21-6:9 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use Your Prayers Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2003

One of the anchors for our soul is prayer. We see (1) God set things in motion when we pray, and (2) God set up His purposes when we pray.

Acts 2:42-47 ANCHOR - God Can Use Your Prayers Acts 2 records the birth of the church. It was something new... something they have never experience before. It was the start of a new ministry. And the Bible tells us - they devoted them to SOME things... and the result was - verse 47 "And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Tank Full? Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002

The Holy Spirit is what gives us our power as Christians. Are we "filled" with the spirit to do God’s Work?

IS YOUR TANK FULL? There are 2 important events that take place in the bible concerning the life of a Christian. The first, of course is the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection after 3 days in the grave. But many people may not realize what the second event is. We concentrate so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Welcoming The Spirit Of Pentecost

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

An examination of NT phrases for the receiving of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.

Welcoming the Spirit of Pentecost Acts 19:1-7 It is my heart that we encounter a re-visitation of the Holy Spirit through Pentecostal experience, not merely the recognition of an annual event on the Christian calendar, but a rekindled passion for God and the work, which He calls us to perform… Jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Acts 19:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving To New Levels Of Worship

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002

This is a message to motivate the Body of Christ to move to new levels of worship.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Moving to New Levels of Worship Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its Time To Put Women In Their Place!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Developing a fuller understanding of the important Biblical role of women.

ITS TIME TO PUT WOMEN IN THEIR PLACE, ROMANS 16:1-16 JOKE--- Two fellas are fishing in a boat under a bridge. One looks up and sees a funeral procession starting across the bridge. He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head. The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presents From Heaven

Contributed by N A on Dec 14, 2008

Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Raise Us To Thy Glorious Throne

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008

With the descriptive language of a wedding we see that Jesus is coming back one day to gather His Bride to be with Him in heaven. This gathering is called The Rapture. You will not find the word Rapture in your bibles but you will find it taught

Raise us to thy Glorious Throne In todays announcements we shared about the funerals for Doris Sparks and Donald Simpson and Randy Andreson. We are accustom to accepting news about funerals as a part of life. For the Christian it is really just a part of our walk towards our eternal life. Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:49-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed