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The Bad Samaritan

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2013

You’ve heard of the Good Samaritan, who stopped to help a man in need. In our text, Jesus confronts a bad Samaritan, a sinful woman, and God’s grace worked in her life wonderfully. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Bad Samaritan John 4:3-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/badsamaritan.html You’ve heard of the Good Samaritan, who stopped to help a man in need. In our text, Jesus confronts a bad Samaritan, a sinful woman, and God’s grace worked in her life wonderfully. Last time we looked in chapter 3 at ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 18, 2012

The Gardener is involved in everything that has to do with the Vine.

John 15:1-11 JESUS: THE TRUE VINE Intro: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. • They are headed/Garden/Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer • Later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resolution Number 4: Find Your Place And Serve

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

The fourth of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

In his book, Maximizing Your Effectiveness, Aubrey Malphurs says, ‘most people have a profound inner desire to accomplish something of importance with their lives during their brief stay on planet earth. They want more than anything to lead fulfilling, productive lives that leave them with a deep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Driving Force Of Saving Grace-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010

Part 4 of 4. Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. But What does it supply to the believer? The Driving Force(grace) behind a yielded life brings with it...

The DRIVING FORCE of SAVING GRACE-IV—Titus 2:11—3:11 Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. God’s Saving Grace is the driving force behind a life yielded to God. Why/How is God’s saving grace the driving force behind a life yielded to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Door To Lasting Liberty

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2010

Paul explained to the church at Rome that the the door to liberty is opened thru Christian perseverance. Christian perseverance opens the door to true liberty. But Why? Your perseverance opens the door to lasting liberty because...

The DOOR to LASTING LIBERTY—Romans 8:18-25 Attention: Reason for the Pilgrim’s coming to America—Religious Liberty(autonomous faith)—Freedom to practice biblical faith. Freedom from State-supported & sponsored religion, which is a perversion of truth. Reason for the Revolutionary War—Political ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Submission - The Who, What And Where Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Submission is not a popular word in today’s society, yet it is a biblical concept. This sermon explains what biblical submission is and then applies it to how wives are to submit to their husbands.

Ephesians 5:21-24 Wives submit to your husbands Well we have finally arrived at that famous or infamous - passage: Wives submit to your own husbands. Why is this passage so famous or infamous? Why is this passage controversial? Why is the whole idea of wives submitting to husbands is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Modern World Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010

Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Control Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Permissive Society

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Let The Walls Collapse Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 12, 2015

The walls we build are false sense of security. Only God can protect us. Just like the walls of Jericho, let these walls collapse and allow God's hand of protection be upon us. The safest place for a child of God is to be in His hands.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 6:1-7 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Postcard Epistle Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 5, 2015

Your love has limits.

INTRODUCTION If you do not want something read, do not write it on a postcard. Several years back a friend of mine pastored in a small, rural town in Oklahoma. Because he did not have a church secretary, he personally went to the Post Office to get his mail where Post master was not a member ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The King Has Arrived

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 19, 2015

Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The responsibility of the disciples (vs 1-3) (2). The reason for the instructions (vs 4-5) (3). The response of obedience (vs 6-7) (4). The reaction of the crowd (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Guess the celebrity from their look-a-like dolls Quiz. • TRANSITION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Resisting Rabbit Trails Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2015

In your pursuit of God and His plan for your life, don’t be sidetracked by compromise, slander, sin, or the wrong company.

A man who bought a new hunting dog was eager to see how he would perform. So he took the dog out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly, he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. He had caught the scent of a deer ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Great Wake Up Call, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016

Part 2 of the sermon series on God's calling to Save Israel and America form the threat of Radical Islam.

Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 2) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and what prophecies say about the future of the world we live in. The river of prophecy is filled with rapids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You My Brother? – Christian Essentials

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 11, 2012

Humans have a propensity to resist all forms of absolute authority and this includes the absolute authority of Jesus Christ; but if you are truly wear a Christian you will have acknowledged that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and you will have bowed yo

ARE YOU MY BROTHER? – CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS INTRODUCTION By what right or privilege do we call one another brother? Is it because we put forth, without any reservation or secret evasion, the challenge that we know the one true God: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Or is it because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church