Sermons on Missing The Point:

How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004

It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 21, 2005

CRISIS POINTS we face in fighting for God’s big dream in our life and God’s CRISIS PLANS for overcoming them. Third sermon in the four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

Today we’re continuing the sermon series "Dreaming Big for God." God wants us to be encouraged about dreaming big for Him and that’s what this series is about. One of the most rewarding things you can do with your life is envision the big dreams God has for you! Two weeks ago we began with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With God - The Joy Of Loving Others Part 3 Of 5

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

I begin this message by showing the anger of hockey player Todd Bertuzzi and how unresolved anger can lead to unhealthy behavior. I give 5 points to help us love other people.

Title: Loving One Another Text: I John 2:7-11 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Explain the hitting by Todd B with the paper in hand) - I don’t believe it was his intention to break the person’s neck nor injure him badly. - But because of rage and anger, he acted out. - Choosing love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars (All Age) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 26, 2006

An Order of Service and Talks for an all Age Service on "Shining like stars" and "holding out the word of life". All about consistent Christian conduct and witness. Email me for PowerPoint if you want.

Listed here: 1) Complete order of service, and then below that 2) Talks 3) Drama for "Actions speak louder than words" _____________ Shine like stars! Philippians 2:14-16 Order of service for All Age Worship, Sun 26th Feb 2006 Aims: 1) to communicate that our actions & attitudes (what we say and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Become Like A Child" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 6, 2004

A complete order of service and talks for a 1 hour All Age Service on Jesus’ words "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" . Email me for PowerPoint

All Age Worship, 8 Feb 2004 10 am. Ver 1.2 ¡§Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it¡¨ Lk 18;16,17 Other key texts: Mt 11:25, Mt 18:10, Is 11:6, Mt 21:16 10 am Welcome/notices 10.03 1. The place of children Aim: to show the place of children in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cause And Effect

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2006

God has made many conditional promises to His children. Will we claim these promises and meet the Lord’s conditions He has set? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Cause & Effect II Peter 1:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CauseAndEffect.html ----- 2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 8, 2008

"Marriage Supper of the Lamb" - The church will not go thru the tribulation…we will be part of an evacuation! Inc. 4 things a good marriage will have. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

Wedding Day Revelation 19:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingDay.html We’re still talking about the end of the world, but I can see on your faces you need a little break from all the carnage here on earth, so we’re jumping up to heaven to see what will be going on at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 29, 2008

Up to this point, the focus of Hebrews has been on Christ. His superiority to prophets, angels, and Moses. We also looked at the superiority of his priesthood to the Levitical priesthood. Now the focus shifts to the new covenant.

Promises of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:7-13 Intro Up to this point, the focus of Hebrews has been on Christ. His superiority to prophets, angels, and Moses. We also looked at the superiority of his priesthood to the Levitical priesthood. Now the focus shifts to the new covenant. A new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Need Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 24, 2008

The main point of Christ’s teaching here is that we should be seeking His kingdom and righteousness, not getting our needs met. So what does it mean to seek first His kingdom and righteousness?

The Most Important Need Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Key verse: Matthew 6:33a The Introduction Two blondes were flying to Miami from Cleveland. Fifteen minutes into the flight, the captain announced "One of the engines has failed and the flight will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose And Proof Of The Resurrection - Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 19, 2008

Just like the end of the world is actually only the beginning, this was not the end for Jesus. He Who was is ’the Beginning’ is just getting started! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Purpose and Proof of the Resurrection Matthew 27:50-28:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PurposeProof.html After 6 hours on the cross Jesus cried aloud, “It is finished!” And then He died. Is this the end of He Who was in the beginning? Will Christianity die out in a short lived puff of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Little Words Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 24, 2008

’Thou shalt not kill’ - What it does and does not mean, with info. on INTENTIONAL killing [homicide, suicide, infanticide], INDIRECT killing, and INWARD killing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Little Words Exodus 20:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4LittleWords.html “Thou shalt not kill.” In the Heb., lit. “Thou shalt do no murder” To be the shortest verse in the OT it sure has a lot of meaning and application behind it. To fully understand we need to look first at what it does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Higher Ground

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 9, 2008

Using points from a book on Nehemiah, by OS Hawkins, this sermon teaches that following God’s Vision requires us to get started well, start with a plan and step out of our comfort zone.

Drive Like a Pro Nehemiah 2:11 I enjoy playing golf. The most important shot in golf is the tee shot. Every hole is a new begin¬ning. At each hole, you step up on the tee and hit your first shot, which generally determines how well you will do on the hole. If you drive the ball in the woods, you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist