Sermons on Living For Christ:

Atmoshere Of Praise

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

Taking a look at worship and what it means to different people and what it must mean to God.

Atmosphere of praise Psalm 100:1-100:5 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at worship. For some that can be hard because of certain things that we have going on in our lives. For others, hard because it is hard for us to open up to others including God. I believe worship was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Giant Subdued Or Giant Slayed?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 21, 2013

There are giants out there that will intimidate you and do you much damage. There is a way to eradicate them as well. That must be our goal.

GIANT SLAYERS Numbers 13:33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. 1 Chr. 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyride - Pt. 4 - Check Your Oil!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 4 – Check Your Oil I. Introduction Hold on. Close your eyes. Clinch your teeth and perhaps your cheeks. The roller coaster called life can spin you and turn you inside out. Jesus boards this ride of life and makes us one of the greatest promises next to salvation! We read that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Feel Guilty?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 24, 2013

Many biblical characters have dealt with guilt!

Do You Feel Guilty? Aug. 25, 2013 Psalm 51:1-17 The scene was San Diego Superior Court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Creator

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The awesomeness of God makes us respect and fear Him, yet His love helps us to hope in Him. So, a look at this Psalm will help us remember it.

-Bible is a wealth of writing. Different types of literature: history, genealogy, parable, biography, gospel, prophecy, poetry: the Psalms. -The Psalms give us more than just words for neat choruses. They give us the right words to use when we address God! They show us how to express our joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Half-Time Speech

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 20, 2014

Just as the disciples felt they were winning the game, the second half came and they lost badly. Or so they thought.

Half-time speeches are meant to motivate. My son Shane forever complains that the Panthers should make “adjustments” at half-time. So half-time is when things happen to win games. Today we are looking at Jesus half-time speech. Jesus and his “Fantastic Twelve” have been on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Serve Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

John 13 Jesus washes His disciples feet

Serve Like Jesus For nearly a decade, Mike Rowe hosted one of my favorite shows - Dirty Jobs. Remember any memorable episodes? Some were just about getting dirty, other times it was about things worse than dirt. Honey dipper, feeding pigs slop from Las Vegas hotels, bird vomitologist, guano ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Excellent Shepherd Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus continues to boldly state his equality with God by proclaiming to be the most excellent shepherd of all.

The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Only You Get To Decide?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 22, 2013

Discouragement, depression and condemnation are some of the best tools, the devil has in his bag of tricks. Statistics show, that everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else’s

Only you get to decide? 1st Sam 30:3,4,6,8 NKJ 3. So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Being Second String

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Word That's Gone Forever Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Jun 2, 2014

Part 3 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever lost anything? How did it make you feel? Angry, frustrated, or even confused? We’ve all been there, lost things are a fact of life… for little kids its things like lost toys, lost arguments on the playground or lost friends, at least until they make up five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Prayer - Learning The Biblical Basics Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 29, 2012

A short 3 week mini-series on prayer. Week 1: the basics. Week 2: Prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Week 3: What are intercession, supplication, and prayers of confession.

I. What is prayer (John 17:1-5) (1 Thes. 5:16, “pray without ceasing”) 1. Pray is “talking with God.” i. How does God talk to us? – Through the Bible ii. How do we talk to God? – Through Prayer II. Foundations of prayer: ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Hunger Sickness - Hunger Games - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 2 Hunger Sickness Intro: Last week I laid down a gauntlet so to speak. I challenged your hunger level. I declared to you that unlike the folks discussed when Jesus fed the hungry crowds that our issue isn’t a supply issue it is a demand issue. We have not because we ask not. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

3 qualities of a healthy love life w/ the Lord.

How's Your Love Life? Romans 12:9-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html v. 9 conviction v. 10 affection v. 11 enthusiasm Allow me to introduce to you two imaginary Christians: Both are saved, but each is living the Christian life entirely differently from one another...they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lust For Power - Adonijah Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2012

There is a fierce lust for power in every sphere of life these days, that includes the Christian circle as well.

Adonijah ! 1 King 1:50”Now Adonijah was afraid of Solomon; so he arose, and went and took hold of the horns of the altar.” There is a fierce lust for power in every sphere of life these days, that includes the Christian circle as well. The society is awash with brazen disregard for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-53

Denomination: Pentecostal