Sermons on Light Of Glory:

A Jewish Homecoming Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 3 in series. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable. ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. At first, one may be tempted to overlook these passages and move on. You will be shocked at the tremendous

The Book of Ezra Study #5 (Ezra 2:1-70) A Jewish Homecoming! INTRODUCTION: • 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: • ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. • At ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-70

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-34, Mark 7:34

Denomination: Congregational

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Love -

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about love this week. I don’t know what made the subject cross my mind…. The stores have had valentine’s day decorations up since at least New Year’s. I was a little shocked when I saw them but, I was able to ignore that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

Minnesota Vacation 2010

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 24, 2010

Experiences of our vacation

“Vacation -2010” Psalm 113 Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is exalted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

David, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010

This message looks at the life of David, the early years. The outlines is 1)David's Calling, 2)David's Crisis, and 3)David's Coronation. This is the 5th sermon in the series "Close Encounters".

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 5 – DAVID, PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on the subject of “Close Encounters” And we’ve been talking about how that each of us, can have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD And lest you think that you’re… --not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s About Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010

T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011

God's power is unleashed when we pray.

Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

"The Meaning Of Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011

Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Go To The Dump

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

Let's find our new beginnings through faith, worship and changed lives.

Jan. 16, 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 C & Z “Let’s Go to the Dump” Well here we are again starting out a new year. It seems to me that I just got used to writing 2010 and now I have to start writing 2011. This is a time of year when we look back at all the blessings that we had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Good...

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

God in the Old Testament was a good God and the same as today as long as we have faith in Him. This faith we need to share with others.

Feb. 13, 2011 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 C & Z “God Is Good….” This is the day before a very special day of the year, Valentine’s Day. For many people and couples this is a day full of memories. I’m going to go out on a limb here and hopefully I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

3 Things Sin Will Always Do.

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 3, 2011

We live in a world in which sin is prevalent. Samson learned the hard way three things sin will always do.

You might not know this but I am a Chicago Cubs fan. The Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908 when they beat the Detroit Tigers. So there are a lot of joke about the losing ways of the Cubs. One of those jokes makes a good introduction to this message. A Cubs fan passed away and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010

Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Yes, I Love You, More Than You Can Imagine

Contributed by Bob Amundsen on Apr 17, 2010

Jesus asks Peter if he loves him and if he is truly ready to become a disciple. It is a question that Jesus asks of us today. If we know he loves us, how come we don't always do what he wants us to do which is to spread his message to others.

Our reading this morning comes from the book of John Chapter 21: verses 1-19. It is a story that we might be familiar with, but if not it is an easy story to follow. It was written by the Apostle John, who by now if many of you don’t know is my favorite Gospel writer. John to me is the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beginning Of… Fear Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 17, 2010

God heals fear through faith in his promises.

Scripture Introduction Bill Watterson, the creator of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, describes well the feelings of guilt and fear which overtake Calvin after he breaks his dad’s very expensive binoculars. His dad does not yet know about the incident, but Calvin’s anxiety causes him to sweat ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed