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Don't Accept Any Substitutes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002

There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

He Will Gather His Chosen From The Four Winds

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 20, 2000

“He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens” Mark 13:27.

Theme: He will gather His chosen from the four winds Text: Dan. 12:1-3; Heb. 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32 Everyone would like to know his or her future. Although many people would not admit it the first thing they read in the papers or magazines is the horoscope. Many people also very often search for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Appearings Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the 3 appearings of Jesus Christ: As Prophet; as Priest; and as King.

“The Three Appearings of Christ” Hebrews 9:24-28 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Hebrews 9:24-28 B. In the Jewish economy, there were 3 offices that were vital to the Jews: Prophet; Priest; King C. Throughout Jewish history, we can see that God instituted the offices of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Most Important Questions

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 4, 2005

answers to the questions of life

Intro: a few years ago they took a poll on the most significant events in the history of mankind. Number one was Christopher Columbus discovering America, Man stepping on the Moon, and Man’s first flight. The birth of Jesus Christ was seventh on that list. Now I know going to the moon is great, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005

Christmas is about Jesus; not snow, Santa, or presents...

Matt. 1:18-25 The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas 2003 Intro. When you think of Christmas what do you think about? Snow?, Tree?, presents?, cookies?, shopping?, giving and receiving presents?, family? Santa Clause and Rudolph?, Read text. The focus of this text is not on the "how" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Behold, The Lion Of Judah Has Come And Conquered Series

Contributed by Brian Wood on Dec 14, 2005

That we would be filled with the power and promise of Christmas through beholding and bowing to Christ the King.

Behold His wisdom and humility...52:13-53:3 God tells us to “Behold” to give our complete attention to Jesus Christ His Servant because Jesus knows and Jesus does what is necessary to bring us back from condemnation into communion with God. Because of Jesus’ willingness to humble Himself to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Finish Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish something extraordinary…

THE BIG FINISH Ruth 4:13-22 INTRO: At a young age, George Herman Ruth was left at St. Mary’s Industrial School, where he met brother Matthias. It was there that “Babe” Ruth learned about baseball. [Clip from The Babe] You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Approach To Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

Is there a right or wrong way to approach God’s throne? This sermon looks at what Jesus says is the appropriate posture for worship.

The Approach to Worship Text: John 4:20-26 Introduction: A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were certain if any mischief occurred in the community their two young sons were involved. They were at a loss as to what to do about their behavior. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News, Anyone? - Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005

7 Reasons why the good tidings brought by the angel that night were much needed "good news" in this world. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Good News, Anyone? Luke 2:10-14 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn my eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every single headline said, That this ole world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise In The Child-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's New?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2004

A consideration of all that is new in the life of the child of God.

We read here the declaration of God the father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new." - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes The Roof Falls In.

Contributed by Jack Allen on Sep 16, 2001

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the lord our God. How can I trust God so completely that I do not hate the terrorists? How can I trust in God to rid the world of this evil?

Sometimes…the roof falls in; Sept. 11, 2001 was one of those times. (Psalm 20:7) © 2001 Dr. Jack Allen “These attacks make us feel helpless and terrified, and can even make us think there is a force out there greater than God," says Christian counselor Steve Pettit (Steve Pettit, quoted by Jon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

What God Would Say To America

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001

What God would say to America in light the recent tragic events of September 11, 2001

What God Would Say to America In Light of the Terrorist Attack on America September 16, 2001 Rev. Gary A. Shockley Cornerstone United Methodist Church Those of us old enough to remember can tell you exactly what we were doing the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Most recently in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Methodist