Sermons on Jaw Bone Of Donkey:

Cowboys & Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005

Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fortified Bronze Wall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discouraged....the Hopeful the Discouraged....the Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 7, 2005

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent A Raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 The Discouraged....the Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving: 3 Ways To Look At It

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

An INWARD look, an OUTWARD look, and an UPWARD look will help us gain a new understanding of true Thankfulness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving: Three Ways to Look at It Psalm 95:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Introduction Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 8: Tested By Patience

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 25, 2013

God sends trails to teach patience.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: Tested By Patience March 24, 2013 A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

David Returns To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2020

Second Samuel 19:8-43 shows us the grace of the returning king.

Scripture Absalom, King David’s third son, staged a rebellion against his father. David fled from Jerusalem and was able to gather loyal supporters to himself. In the ensuing battle, Absalom and his army were defeated. Twenty thousand soldiers died and Absalom himself was also killed. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:8-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meet Me At The Tomb

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 30, 2013

The empty tomb on resurrection Sunday morning is a sacred place, a holy place, a place where deepest sorrow is turned to joy, where mourning is replaced with dancing.

Easter Sunday Dakota Community Church March 31, 2013 Meet Me at the Tomb Everything about the life of Christ is filled with fascination and wonder to the Christian mind. As we read the gospels we cannot help but be filled with a sense of awe, ordinary things like a grain of wheat, a mustard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Taking Time To Remember Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 27, 2018

Remember God by being dedicated, Remember God by celebrating, & Remember God by obeying and following.

TITLE: Taking time to Remember TEXT: Exodus 13:1-22 INTRO: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the perfect deliverance, as Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday 2017 The stones will cry out Little Johnny was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father came home from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Dad, Why do you have that palm branch” “You see son, when Jesus came into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:30-42

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God, Experiencing Change

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 27, 2005

This sermon deals with what happens when we have an encounter with God !

Encountering God, Experiencing Change Isaiah 6:1-9 Soren Kierkegaard tells a parable of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church to hear the duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Tent Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Abraham faces his biggest challenge yet. And through it God shows a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ through the sacrifice of Isaac.

Abraham didn’t wake up one morning and say "Oh, I better get my prayer life in order - today’s a big test day from God." We don’t get that chance either - and our relationship with the Lord needs to be in order so that on any day a test comes - we’ll be ready. We learn today about the nature of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Gave Thanks-- Thanksgiving 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

A small serving with gratitude is more filling than an abundance served with bitterness.

Continuing through the month of November, we will look at the theme of thankfulness. Many things in life can pull us down and it is difficult to maintain an attitude of thankfulness, but with God’s help, we can do it. There is a story told of two old friends, Bob and Dan, who bumped into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

I Gotta Tell Somebody

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 9, 2003

Jesus healing a leper and his response

Intro: Mark gospel has the Lord Jesus on the move. It is reportedly written to the Romans because they were supposedly those that wanted detail instead of point by point and precept upon precept. This account of the Lord Jesus is also recorded in Matt.8:2-4 and Luke 5:12-14. In the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist