Sermons on Marlin Howe:

Advent And Casting The Nets

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 20, 2003

A sermon that reminds us of the importance of Christmas and the responsibility of the Christian to be "fishers of men"

Cast your nets on the other side. Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. Next time that we meet it will be Christmas. One of the things that we realize about Christmas is that it is something that totally changes the world. We celebrate the birth of Jesus because his birth literally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 31, 2003

The mission to reach the lost. Fifth message in Rick warren’s series on Life purpose.

You Were Made for a Mission Colossians 4:5 Intro: You were made for a mission. It is the fifth purpose for which God created you. What is your mission? It is to share the good news of Jesus. Jesus said, "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world." (JN 17:18) Jesus said, "As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004

This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-11, Luke 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Effective Prayer Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting Prayer Answers Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004

Expecting God’s answers to prayer

We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Billy Graham's Steps To Peace With God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 18, 2004

Here are four steps to peace with God. Billy Graham discovered the secret to effectiveness in his preaching which we all need. Many often overlook this one element that is so central to the Christian faith - the preaching of Christ crucified on the cross

Steps to Peace With God - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (John 3:16) Here are four steps to peace with God. Billy Graham discovered the secret to effectiveness in his preaching which we all need. Many often overlook this one element that is so central to the Christian faith - the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tract Evangelism Multiplies Your Eternal Investments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

As New Testament believers in America, about 2% of Christians are sharing their faith on a regular basis. Evangelistic tracts do not take the place of sharing our personal testimony but can be a valuable tool for being His witnesses in all four demographi

Tract Evangelism Multiplies Your Eternal Investments (Acts 1:8) As believers we know we are commanded to be His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) When Jesus gave that command He recognized that all of us may not be able to physically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004

"The second message in a series of messages from the sermon on the mount dealing with The Importance Of Our Attitudes."

Introduction: Last week we looked at The Beattitudes, and the effect that our attitudes today will have on the future events of our life. Today, we are going to look at the importance of "Our Attitude Toward Our Purpose." Everybody likes to have purpose. Even dogs like to feel like they have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

First Things First

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

City-Wide Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2004

It can happen again, and here’s the ingredients to fire our people up again! Outline: The Man, The Message, The Miracles. Powerpoint at website.

City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I’m a student of church history…and some of the most fascinating stories you can read are about the occurrences of Great City-wide Revivals! [shake entire city for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat A Sinner

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Revival?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on revival preparation.

WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Empty

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

An evangelistic message for lost people.

WHEN LIFE IS EMPTY Matthew 12:43-45 INTRO: A little boy, asked to define a vacuum, answered, “A balloon with the skin off.” He was wrong. A balloon with it’s skin off is still air. In fact, in spite of our best efforts to pump all the air out of a steel cylinder, it will still have millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Our Standing With God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

An evangelistic message.

OUR STANDING WITH GOD Ephesians 1:3-10 INTRO: A few years ago, when my younger brother was graduating from college, we were talking about the different honors you can graduate with (Magna Cum Laude, Suma Cum Laude, Cum Laude). He said that when he walked across the stage the President of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist