Sermons on Lucky Numbers:

Identity Theft

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Have you seen the identity theft commercials that the City Visa card is doing on TV? We have an identity theft crisis in America. We also have one in the church. Who are you? If you know who you are what you do comes naturally.

Identity Theft Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 04-21-04 Identity is the door to your destiny You are a sum total of all the decisions you make. On what do you base your decisions? Why do people commit adultery? They forget they who they are; I am a husband I can’t do this. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Impossible Became Possible

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 2, 2004

Taken from Chapt. 9 of "And the Angels Were Silent," Max Lucado -- God rejoices when we dare to dream and He equips us to fulfill those dreams in His service.

And the Impossible Became Possible Adapted from And the Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado—Chapter 9, Courage to Dream Again Scripture Ref: Isaiah 43:18-19 2 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Corinthians 5:17 Hebrews 2:14-15 Revelation 3:15-16 Matthew 11:28 Genesis 18:23-25 Job 19:25-27 Other Ref.: The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17

A Put Away Message - [divorce] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Whether single or not...it’s all about prevention. A tactful, Biblical handling of this delicate subject of the ’putting away’ of a spouse. Presented w/ compassion, mercy, and yet truth. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

A Put Away Message Matthew 19:3-9 / Malachi 2:11-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PutAway.html This is a topic often ‘put away’ by churches these days because half of their people are divorced. But I believe we should talk about it, and see what Jesus has to say about it...for the same reason. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School For Saul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004

After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness Or Promise Land

Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Trust Failure

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 25, 2005

A sermon on what it actually is meant when we are told to trust God.

The Great Trust Failure Psalm 4:1-5 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church Who do we trust in our lives? Do you trust your Spouse, your boss, your family members, your best friend? How do we judge someone or something to trust it? Do we judge it by it never failing us, by it always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Sharp Dressed Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003

Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everything To Prove Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2: "Rehoboam"

EVERYTHING TO PROVE (1 KINGS 12:1-20) I have been teaching preaching at the seminary level since 1999. I enjoy seeing students master the basics, watching them develop their confidence and grooming them for immediate impact. Most teachers, however, enjoy one thing the least: evaluation. When I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A reminder about how we need to seek God.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church in Jerusalem James 4:7 - 10 Did you ever read the Bible and become jealous of the relationship between God and the people you read about in it? Let me give you a few examples. Think about Adam and Eve. Not only did God provide a garden ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Does God Want? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 27, 2005

God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.

INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Pretender

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006

We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving, More Than A Date On The Calendar

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of thanksgiving being a part of a Christian lifestyle.

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a date on our calendar which we celebrate every year. If we are not careful, thanksgiving can become nothing more than a date on the calendar. God expects more! Joke: One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Everything To Prove Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1

EVERYTHING TO PROVE (1 KINGS 12:1-20) I have been teaching preaching at the seminary level since 1999. I enjoy seeing students master the basics, watching them develop their confidence and grooming them for immediate impact. Most teachers, however, enjoy one thing the least: evaluation. When I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Of God: Jesus' Cup Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 8, 2008

Are we taking what we prefer, or what we see as a good thing and entering into the Kingdom of God and claiming it as God’s will, when it is nothing but our own doing?

Pile the kids in the car, hit the remote, garage door opens, and out you go on another drive. Grocery store. Hardware store. The bank. Costco. It is just a trip across town. Nothing exciting, just an every day trip. Kids either don’t want to go, or they complain about going or they act bored out of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept One Another

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Accepting others made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ’s death is an essential consequence of our being accepted by Christ.

Accept One Another Romans 15__4-13 Advent2 Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Second Sunday in Advent(A) : Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In verse Romans 15, verse 7 St. Paul wrote: "Accept one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Anglican