Sermons on Joy And Meaning:

"How To Protect Your Identity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2014

This message looks at our identity in Christ and how Satan works to steal our identity. He uses our circumstances, other people and even our own thoughts to constantly accuse us. the solution is the breastplate of righteousness.

The Art of Spiritual Warfare “How to Protect Your Identity ” Ephesians 6:10-15 It was recently in the news that in November of 2013 one of our leading retailers in America, TARGET was a victim of a very large security breach. Roughly 40 million credit and debit cards were nvolved as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2014

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Heart Trouble John 14:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeartTrouble.html It's the #1 killer in America. And it's the #1 killer, spiritually, of all mankind. It doesn't have to be! Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled..." The Bible talks a lot about the heart, as in, the center of your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Ahab: The Borderline Believer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2014

A Borderline Believer is one who lives either on the border of believing or below it. The tale-tell sign of a borderline believer is that they never get very far into Christianity; they always linger near the border. Ahab was one; Are You?

AHAB: THE BORDERLINE BELIEVER INTRODUCTION A. POLICE HUMOR 1. On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!" 2. COP: "When I saw you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pick Your Friends Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014

We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Gererosity Of Grace

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014

Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

The Death Of Truth Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 1, 2014

There are only 2 options. You accept that TRUTH is the Word of God and Jesus Christ or you believe truth is ever changing with culture and society. Which do you believe?

The Death of Truth Merriam-Webster definition of Truth is where we need to begin. You won’t find many word definitions that are this opposite between the dictionary and the Bible. TRUTH – (noun) ((PERSON, place, THING or IDEA)) So, from whichever one you use to define TRUTH, will ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 6, 2014

The psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. In the midst of the rebellion of this world there is God's Divine Revelation which works wonders.

PSALM 119: 129-136 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDER WORKING WORD [Numbers 25:24–26] In this section [Pe, the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. It is God's Word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist

He Died With A Clear Vision Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 6, 2014

Vision, Faithfulness, Purpose

Deuteronomy 34:1-8 (p. 146) March 9, 2014 Introduction: I have helped write a few obituaries in my life, and probably like you have read hundreds if not thousands of them. Every single obituary tells you a lot about the person it’s written about, whether ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong Body Of The Upright

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have bodies like the man of steel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:11 (Amplified Bible) 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wdjd

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

We don't have to guess what Jesus WOULD do... we know what he DID.

What DID Jesus Do? 1 Peter 2:21 I was recently sitting in a preacher meeting and I noticed that Kevin James was wearing socks with “W.W.J.D.” printed on them. I have seen other people wearing bracelets, hats, key chains, t-shirts, and other items with the “W.W.J.D.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Bad Examples: Cain Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10, "These things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." There is much we can learn from bad examples in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. Growing up it seemed to me that there were two ways to learn something 1. On rare occasions –someone of exemplary character pointed out –more like him? 2. But more often than not –my parents would observe a friend of mine doing-wrong 3. Point, “You better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

7 Bad Examples: The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Idolatry isn't about the idol itself. It's about what's happening inside us.

INTRODUCTION A. If you spent any time working in offices over the past 10 years – motivational posters 1. The format is pretty typical. Black background – Picture nature – Word –Phrase 2. Purpose was to motivate you –give you something to reach for – push ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

God sees what we can become in His kingdom

In God’s Eyes I Samuel 15:34-16:13 II Cor 5:6-10 14-17 Mark 4: 26-29 I’m going to summarize a little background of the story that took place earlier in the book of Samuel before we get into the section of our text we read today. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist