Sermons on Laughter:

A Pride Example Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

Second of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 2. A PRIDE EXAMPLE Isaiah 14:12-15 If you grew up reading this passage in the KJV, you would no doubt remember the passage saying, “How art thou fallen O Lucifer, son of the morning?” Walter Kaiser states that “The key word hêlēl, meaning “Howl” which would read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ghost Town Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007

In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God @ The Billboards: Unwritten

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional concludes the God @ the Billboard series.

God @ the Billboards: Unwritten Pastor Mark Batterson 10.02.06 Highlight Tape When I was in High School I played basketball and I did alright. I wanted to play in college so my dad put together a highlight tape to give to college recruiters. He went through all of my game tapes and spliced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Hard To Be A Believer

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007

Proper attitude can make or break you.

It’s Hard to be a Believer. 01/01/06 One of the most interesting things about being a Christian is how easy it is to become one yet how hard it is to be a believer. When you make the decision to follow Christ, you soon find out that being a believer is tough. God shows you all the sin in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Growing Pains

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 8, 2007

The most successful trick Satan use’s, is to get us to question God about His actions. The words usually formed on our lips are “why am I experiencing such pain?”

GROWING PAINS? Satan tries to undermine the Word of God and the importance of our faith in God. Eyes can’t always see what God is doing because most of what God does is in the spiritual realm. We can’t see the wind but we can see the results of it. Its very disturbing to think of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 14, 2007

What is heaven going to be like in eternity? Three things that will be just perfect...

Tonight, I want to build off of our conversation from last week as we talked about eternity. The main point last week was that eternity is not only a future matter but that it also a present matter. Not only are we physical creations of God but we are also spiritual creations as well. Likewise, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Sin

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2007

Do Not Be Afraid! 1) I am your shield. 2) I am your very great reward.

Crossing bridges isn’t the same anymore. Not since bridge collapses in Quebec and Minneapolis. We now realize that structures we once thought near invincible are just like anything else manmade – subject to decay and failure. Is there anything in this world we can rely on without question? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Nothing" Is Good About Today

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 22, 2005

This is an Easter Sermon where "Nothing" really matters.

“Nothing” Good about today 3/22/2005 Luke 24:1-12 If you would have saw me earlier this week and asked me what my sermon was going to be on this week, I would have replied to you “nothing”. There are times when I have been asked that question and my reply has been coming soon. And what I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Song Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 2, 2006

Lessons learned from the Hope, the Faith, and the Love expressed in Simeon’s Song

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of an Old Man Luke 2: 25-35 1. My little 20 month old grandson Kyle certainly loves to sing. He sings in the bathtub. He sings while playing with his toys. And he sings at the top of his voice from his car seat while his mom is trying to talk to me on her cell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: United Methodist

For Me To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 13, 2006

A quick window on heaven and why we should look forward to it and lead others to it, now.

"For me to live is Christ, to die is gain" Phil 1:21 WBC 15/01/06 am Covenant Service CONTEXT Certain things really make you stop and take stock… reflect… get things in perspective - one of those is the death of someone close to you - this week, Peggy. Found myself on my bike o it’s like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors That Will Hold

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 9, 2006

Facing shipwreck, Paul and all on board cast out 4 Anchors that saw them thru the storm safely. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Four Anchors That Will Hold Acts 27:29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Anchors.html There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Aim By Taking Authority Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

Continuation on How we must exercise Control over our own selves and submit to God in order to turn our life in the right direction.

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 3 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... I believe will all my heart that God intends for His People to have a GREAT LIFE...... ...an Abundant.....Victorious.....Satisfying.... and a LONG LIFE .....full of JOY, ....Peace, and the Blessing of God..... Now, It is ...read more

Denomination: *other