Sermons on Means Of Grace:

7 People The Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

We have many people here that have these qualities...but cannot have TOO many! Thank God there are many more ’in the works’ and ’on the way!’ Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 People Our Church Could Not Do Without Philippians 1:3-7; 4:1,15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7PeopleChurch.html A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. * Some of these churches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals The Man With The Withered Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004

Ninth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 9 “Jesus Heals the Man With The Withered Hand” (Matt 12:9-14, Mk. 3:1-6, Lk. 6:6-11) Jesus has just healed the man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Now as He and his disciples pass through a field, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Seeing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 10, 2004

4th in series of 5. Two different views of this woman (John 8:1-11) The crowd saw her as damaged and worthless. Jesus saw her as damaged and valuable.

“Honor your father and mother” is one of the Ten Commandments. It seems a bit strange to me when you look at it set along side the other commandments. Why is this so important? Why, because parents have been given such a high and worthy charge – a living soul has been placed into their care. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2004

Motherhood is a major job. God’s commandment to honor our fathers and mothers invites us to explore the benefits and blessings they bring to us.

Thanks, in part, to my Mother, I had a drug problem when I was young. I was drug to church for Bible class on Sunday morning, and then drug to worship services and then drug to church again on Sunday evening. I was drug to Wednesday night Bible studys. I was also drug to gospel meetings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15, 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made Me A Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Begin to think like a servant.

Make Me a Servant Purpose Driven Life #33 Montreal/Cornwall April 24, 2004 God is looking for a few good people that He can depend on to be involved in the work of His family. He, however, is not looking like others, here on earth, might be looking. God is looking for servants. We have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43, Galatians 6:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#4basketcase Holders Becoming Basketcases Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

When basketcase holders become basketcases.

#4 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, Becoming Basketcases. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#4 Basketcases holders. TEXT: Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33, Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Our Primary Stewardship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2002

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Our Primary Stewardship” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stolen Victories

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2002

After we have overcome difficulties and reached the mountaintop in our walk with the Lord, that’s the time to be on guard against sin.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Christian Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 27, 2002

Asks the Christian to examine their life to find out if they are truly walking with God.

WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? HEBREWS 10:30-31 MAY 13, 2001 PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE DO YOU STAND WITH GOD? WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? ROMANS 14:12-SO THEN EVERY ONE OF US SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU THIS MORNING ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-37, Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Manna

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 20, 2003

This sermon is about God providing for us during the trials of our lives.

Title: What is it? This is Manna! by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I. Often there are times in our lives when we ask the question: What is it? What’s going on? How come I can’t get a breakthrough or why is it that I’m living from hand to mouth, cant’ never get ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Single And Devoted Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 7:7-9, 25-40 regarding singleness and Paul's five advantages it had over marriage

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-40, Title: Single and Devoted, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Second Class Brethren: read Kostenberger’s opening, G, M, and Family, p. 173-174 B. Background to passage: Paul is now into the section of the letter that deals with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-40

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 4, 2010

Each of God's children will spend eternity in either Heaven or in Hell.

Text: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned” (John 5:24). The word “eternal” means everlasting, never-ending, timeless, or ceaseless. How many of you would like to live in these earthly bodies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Christian Church

"Christmas Time Again"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Nov 28, 2010

This is a study of the first chapter of Luke leading up to the birth of Jesus

Christmas Time Again Prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, oh prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, will we be ready to meet our Lord and King? This is the question people have asked over the centuries. Will we be ready? Is Jesus Christ really coming back? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian Church