Sermons on Letter Closings:

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2020

1) When (Ephesians 5:20a), 2) For what (Ephesians 5:20b), 4) To whom (Ephesians 5:20c), and finally 3) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful (Ephesians 5:20d),.

Ephesians 5:20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (ESV) People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is Unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Other

Words Worth Dying For! "i Love You."

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 1, 2021

This sermon focuses attention on the kind of relationship that God desire each of us to aspire to in order to enjoy genuine relationships. It uses the story of the friendship between Jonathan and David to illustrate the type relationship God blesses.

Three simple words, words worth dying for! “I Love you.” Ernest T. Bass, a character from “The Andy Griffith Show” gives us a glimpse of a friendship moment: “Malcom, I ain’t gonna touch a hair on your head. You’re my friend, my true friend. I don’t care if you did take my job away from me and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God – The Word Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This is an exciting dive into the Word. We all know the sword is the Word. This teaching focuses on archeology and other interesting facts. You WILL need the handout PDF that goes along with this teaching.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – The Word – Teaching (I suggest watching the videos and checking the links before you teach, so you’ll know. If you want to show the videos and lengthen this study to a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004

The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Hurting Congregations! What Matters Most Is What God Offers First!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 18, 2002

There are, still today, many congregations that are full of bickering and selfishness. These things tear the church apart and keep them from fulfilling God’s call in their life. Paul addresses this sort of church when he wrote to the church in Corinth. Hi

1st Corinthians 1:1-9 January 20th, 2002 To hurting congregations! What matters most is what God offers first! Most would say that a recipe for disaster is to take people with different views, ideas, attitudes, backgrounds, and agendas and stick them all in one place. The result would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm So Excited (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002

THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED ANY MORE LONG FACED CHRISTIANS. THEY NEED SOME ONE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT GOD CAN DO AND IS DOING.

TITLE: I’M SO EXCITED TEXT: PSALMS 122:1 INTRO: In the 80’s there was a song that said: “I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it; I’m about to lose control; and I think I like it.” We have come here today to Celebrate the presence of our God in our lives. We have a reason to be excited ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Been Secured By The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

The Holy Spirit works faith in our hearts.

Fellow redeemed children of God and co-heirs of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord, How much are you willing to pay? How much can you put away? These are questions that an investment counselor inevitable will ask. He will ask you to figure out your estimated worth and your annual estimated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006

The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Fruit And Bragging Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 23, 2007

A message from an expository series from the Book of Galatians.

Think for a moment about how Paul must have felt as he dictated this letter. Perhaps he picked up the manuscript and reread the arguments he presented and the instructions he gave. Probably some time had passed since the original dictation. He thought the letter was complete and as probably was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twin Portraits Of Love

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 28, 2009

Love is a beautiful emotion but it is also a powerful devotion!

Introduction: Dr. Albert Palmer was the minister of Central Union Church of Honolulu, Hawaii. While serving there he oversaw a massive building project for their church. Just before its completion, the architect asked Palmer to provide him with an inscription to be placed high in the chancel above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Busy Or Busybody Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess #3: Work is worthy; and those who don’t work get into trouble or cause trouble

Busy, or Busybody II Thessalonians 3 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series from the book of II Thessalonians. It’s a short series because it’s a short book: just 3 chapters. II Thessalonians is the second letter to the Church in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Amazing Commitment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

The author of Philippians demonstrates a tremendous faith and devotion to Christ. Who is this and how can I have what he has?

Who is Paul and who are the Philippians? These are important questions that God has given us the answer to. Last week we introduced a series on the letter to the Philippians where we read that, according to what this letter says, Christ is our purpose, our pattern, our prize, provider, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Pays To Obey"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"It Pays To Obey"

II Kings 5:1-17 "It Pays To Obey" I. Naaman's Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (a) He was a Virtuous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Holiness