Sermons on Life Purpose:

From Jerusalem To Antioch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2010

A contrast of Jerusalem and Antioch, Peter and Paul, and law and grace -- How God bridged the gap and sent the good news around the world! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

From Jerusalem to Antioch Galatians 2:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem2Antioch.html We have seen that the Lord Jesus Christ communicated the gospel directly to Paul. Was it the same gospel that the other apostles had received from the lips of the Lord? We will see the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Descriptive Greeting - Jude Is Identified. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Jude the author of the Book of Jude is Identified.

Intro: 1. The Nelson Study Bible, "Few books in the N.T. have more to say to our generation than the Epistle of Jude. Distorters of the faith will find the book distasteful because of its warnings and uncompromising stance against defectors form the truth of Jesus Christ. But to those who ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 2 - The Proposal Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 24, 2010

The second of our "I Do" sermon series focusing on "The Proposal." Do we look out for our own interests or think outward?

John 4:5-29 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vulnerability And Victory: The Seven Churches In Review

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2010

Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities / temptations … and a common solution … Jesus Christ.

Vulnerability and Victory: the Seven Churches in Review Revelation 1:9 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities … and a common solution … Jesus Christ. INTRO: Those who study the seven churches of The Revelation closely see some broad ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Patience Of The Man Job ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts new testament Christians to be patient like the farmers, the prophets and now he exhorts Christians to pattern their patience after the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #29 1. Open your bibles to James 5:11. 2. The context of this verse is encouraging Christians to be patient. (1) James 5:7a&8 refer to Christians being patient when they are mistreated. James gives the example of rich employers holding back part of the wages of their employees and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Table Prepared For Me

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM

THE TABLE PREPARED FOR ME PSALM 23:5 INTRODUCTION: I’M HOPING THAT ONE OF THE THINGS YOU ARE SEEING IN THIS STUDY IS JUST HOW SMART DAVID WAS TO USE THE SHEPHERD AND SHEEP COMPARISON. EACH OF THESE VERSE SHOW A DIFFERENT WAY THAT WE ARE LIKE THE SHEEP AND THAT GOD IS LIKE OUR SHEPHERD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Come Now Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2010

This is #10 in a series that looks at the COMES of God in the Bible.

Isaiah 1:18 “come now” I. The PEOPLE WHICH ARE SOUGHT in the invitation A. Plagued with stupidity B. Permeated with iniquity II. The PLEA WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT in the invitation - “come now” A. Significant because of the person initiating the invitation B. Significant because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Love Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 14, 2010

This is a message about loving one another.

Unusual Love I Peter 1:22 (From Reader’s Digest) I was attending a junior stock show when a grand-champion lamb, owned by a little girl, was being auctioned. As the bids reached five dollars per pound, the little girl, standing beside the lamb in the arena, began to cry. At ten dollars, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Supper For Sinners Series

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 26, 2010

To show the Lord's love for sinners.

A Supper for Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17. Introduction: Have you ever been to some social function, perhaps a wedding reception or anniversary meal or something of that nature where all the guests don’t quite click? Many years ago I was officiating alongside another Pastor at a wedding in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Entering By The Front Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2010

Annual Theme sermon for 1989. Some of us have entered the fold by the back doors, for all the wrong reasons. We need to get that right, and then obey the Lord's invitation to bring others to the only door to the only fold.

One day as we/were here in the church building we heard a loud banging noise, as if somebody were trying to get inside the building. It was an insistent loud knocking, but at first we couldn't find out where it was coming from. Our secretary went down the hallway to the door on the alley, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Witness?

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Take a look at the arguments to support the resurrection. This explores the 4 gospels and their testimony to be an eye witness for Jesus' resurrection.

Are You A Witness? JCC Easter Morning 04.04.10 Mark 16 1Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastors Are Accountable To God !!!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Apr 10, 2010

This sermon explains what a pastor's job is like as well as their accountability to God...

Message….PASTORS ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO GOD !!! Pastor Ken Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin * Sermon---Pastors are Accountable to God !!! POWERPOINT…Scripture…James 3:1.… “ Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Miracles By Measure

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Give and it shall be given

Miracles by Measure Would You Like to Super-Size That for Just, .49 ? Luk 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Er Done Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

Choose to make christmas about Christ and family and lett some of the busy work go.

Luke 10:38-42 At the Home of Martha and Mary As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-22

Denomination: Lutheran