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'after Christmas' Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 27,478 views

How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Good Instead Of Looking Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 11,667 views

A sermon on John the Baptist

Sermon for 1/8/2005 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: - Let’s compare John the Baptist to modern day preachers. A. His clothes. 1. Modern day preachers wear suits. 2. John the Baptist wore camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. B. His diet. 1. Modern day preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wiser Than A 5th Grader? - Wisdom

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 79 ratings

| 12,960 views

Wisdom is the one thing you can sincerely ask God for and His answer is always yes! THE PRIORITY, PRODUCT, AND POWER OF WISDOM. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Are You Wiser Than a 5th Grader? II Chronicles 1:7-12; James 3:13-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wisdom.html The popular TV game show is a misnomer, because it doesn’t really test ‘smarts’, but ‘knowledge.’ It should be called “Are You More Knowledgeable than a 5th Grader?”! They haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 5,462 views

Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Purpose #2: You Were Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,321 views

Based on the 2nd Purpose

Purpose #2: You Were Formed for God’s Family Colossians 3:12-17 Becoming the “Place for You” Introduction A. Have you seen our church brochure, stationary, business cards? B. They are pretty nice if I do say so myself. C. However one them they all say “A Place for You…” D. Pretty catchy phrase ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Happy Are The Forgiving And Pure Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,335 views

This is the world’s thinking turned on its head! The world will tell you, "Happy is the man who insists on his rights" and "Happy is the man who thinks of himself". . . but JESUS SAYS. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-8

Denomination: Holiness

Are You The One ?

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 4,656 views

Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah - Just An Ordinary Guy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 4, 2010

based on 94 ratings

| 14,311 views

In every church there are 3 kinds of people: 1. Destructionists 2. Obstructionists 3. Constructionists ... Nehemiah is the perfect example of how to be the latter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Nehemiah-Just An Ordinary Guy Nehemiah 1:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NehemiahOrdinaryGuy.html The Bible sometimes compares the building of a work of God [church] with the building of a building. Acts 9:31 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Absolutely Ridiculous

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 29, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 4,072 views

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding how do we become like those people?

Text: Heb 10:32-39, Title: Absolutely Ridiculous, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/28/11, PM A. Opening illustration: Radical Video, Gary Tryon speaking about Bill McDonald giving him $100 B. Background to passage: after scaring them to death, hopefully causing them to examine their own conversion, and make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

There's Nothing Like Being Remembered Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

| 5,867 views

Jesus knows it feels good to be remembered…and there’s just something RIGHT about it. There’s nothing like being remembered. “Jesus, remember me…” It is what the ONE criminal said on the cross. not so on the other side. Which side do you find yourself on

There is NOTHING Like Being Remembered. Text: Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 I grew up on a farm—and was the third of three boys and I quickly learned the importance of being at the meal table when food was served. Because if you didn’t get to the table when you were called, part of the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Christ In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 14, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 4,998 views

Even as the wise men kept Christ at the center of their lives, we can keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and our lives.

Last week we began a series entitled “Keeping Christ In Christmas.” This series is based on the controversy swirling around our society concerning the word Christmas. There are some who would just as soon remove the word Christ from Christmas. They prefer to say merry Xmas. There are others who get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose Heart (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 4, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 10,832 views

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Have you ever seen someone lose heart? Maybe today you are struggling with issues and are on the verge of losing heart. Maybe you have already lost heart. I will share a few examples I have observed. When I was a boy there was a man I idolized. His name was Jim Ryun. Jim Ryun was one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Fool's Obituary Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 7,710 views

Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of New Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 14, 2014

| 5,052 views

what does a disciple who is living worthy of his calling do?

EPHESIANS # 9 TEXT - Ephesians 5: 3-20 Signs of the NEW Life, Part 2 Sigmund Freud wrote in the introduction of his work- A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis- that each of us has areas in our lives are like nature parks of big cities. Parks are separate from the urban landscape, with trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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