Sermons on Martin Luther King Holiday:

Thanksgiving, 1456 B.c.

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2006

Moses led the people of God in remembering things they easily forgot. They didn’t have turkey…but they had eaten quail for decades now! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving 1,456 B.C. Deuteronomy 2:7 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Several other Thanksgiving sermons can be seen here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- It may not have been November, and they may not have had a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on May 29, 2017

A fool is simply someone who acts independently of established authority.

My grandfather’s favorite holiday was April 1. He would spend weeks and sometimes months planning some trick to fool somebody in the family or some friend of his. Nobody could outdo him in this area. The one I remember the most was pulled on his youngest daughter-in-law. She was as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The First Christmas Gift

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Christmas is a time of giving, and it means that many of us need to think about what kind of gifts we plan to give to those we love.

Why? We know that while a gift can bring joy to some, it can also bring sadness to others. For example, men have come to realize there are some things you do not buy for your wife on her birthday or at Christmas. Men who have been married for a long period of time have learned some things. • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

"He Showed Himself Alive …” 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

As I stated earlier, when a preacher preaches on the resurrection of Christ he is preaching on the most important topic of the Bible.

That statement was the truth when I said it and it is the truth now! I vehemently want to state again, it is not one of the most important, but THE MOST IMPORTANT topic of the Bible. As we focus in on this most important topic again today, with all the Easter traditions we have in this country ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

How God’s Plans Interfere With Our Plans (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans.

For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You had all the details worked out, and then the boss man comes up to you on Friday, before you leave to go home and says, “I hate to do this to you, I know you had plans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Excitement Of Easter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

It is a blessing for us to be able to come to church and hear the gospel preached over and over again. Why?

Because of two reasons: (1) It is a blessing, when you consider the fact that some have never heard the gospel. We are blessed to have heard it preached over and over again. (2) Another reason is because the more we can hear something, the more we receive from it. For example, it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back To Life Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 1, 2021

THE RESURRECTION IS ALL ABOUT GETTING BACK TO LIFE WHEN WE’RE DONE BEING LOST.

Lost and Found: Getting Back to Life Luke 24:1-12 Introduction 1. Welcome to Resurrection Sunday! We recognize the resurrection of Jesus annually, but also weekly, and also daily - right? There is no part of our experience with Jesus that isn’t connected to the resurrection. It is so crucial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve From The Abundance Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021

There are numerous practical ways to share from the abundance, not “reluctantly or under compulsion” but with joy! It's important to teach our families to be other-centered.

Serve From The Abundance The passage found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 is an encouragement to be generous out of the many blessings we have received. 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Part Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ty Silva on Apr 4, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Introduction 1. MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! 2. It’s great having the children here with us today! 3. When you think about Christmas: There are so many parts of Christmas – a. music b. parties, food c. decorations, lights d. nativity scenes, gifts 4. They are all wonderful parts of Christmas, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News From The Graveyard

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2023

Today we are going to celebrate one of the special days we Christians celebrate…EASTER!

• Nowhere in Scripture are we told to set aside a day to commemorate this special day called Easter. NO WHERE! • Likewise, nowhere nowhere in the scriptures are we told to set aside a day to commemorate Christmas. NO WHERE! BUT CHRISTIANS THROUGH THE DECADES OF TIME HAVE SET ASIDE THESE TWO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The "avent" Of Christ 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This is one of a series of messages I preached on Christmas 2022 and touches on the Love of God at Christmas

THE AVENT OF CHRISTMAS, PART 4 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NIV) AND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE. INTRODUCTION: YOU WILL NOTICE IN THIS VERSE THAT IN OUR CHRISTMAS SERIES WE HAVE TOUCHED ON FAITH AND HOPE AS WELL AS PEACE. NOW WE MOVE TO TH TOPIC OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Timing Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What we want to see is that though timing may not be everything to Christmas it is plenty, and a focus on the timing of Christmas events can be quite revealing.

Timing may not be everything, but it is plenty. At the dedication service of the Statue of Liberty a boy was to wave a flag indicating that Senator William Evarts had finished his speech. This way the signal for men high in the head of the statue to let go of a giant French flag, which in turn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Halloween

Contributed by Derek Whitacre on Oct 23, 2022

I PETER 3:15 ... AND BE READY always to give an answer to every man who asketh...

HALLOWEEN EPH. 5 By Pastor Derek Whitacre 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. I. AVOID THAT WHICH IS SINFUL, Is Halloween sinful? Some obviously yes, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Clay But Hey That Is Ok

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 1, 2002

how God REFORMED the church of Jeremiahs and Luthers time and how we can be reformed as well

November 2, 2002 Jeremiah 18:1-11 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran