Sermons on Modeling Christ:

There Be Monsters Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2006

Why did Jesus rebuke these sailors (who knew a bad storm when they saw one) for their fear? I don’t think He did. Find out why.

In our last series, we dealt with questions we’d like to ask God. For the next few weeks, we’re going to turn that around and look at questions Jesus would ask us. And the first question we’re going to deal with is found in found in Mark 4:35-41 - "Why Are You So Afraid?". (Read text and have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extend Your Hands Series

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

The first of eight sermons on praise: yadah. It means extend your hands and praise God.

For twelve years of my life, God blessed me with the ability and opportunity to participate in the world’s best sport: track & field. He gave me (by way of my parents) decent speed, somewhat award-winning, and championship caliber jumping ability. My best and favorite event by far was the long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: *other

Ingredients For A Worry-Free Life

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This gives peace of mind by letting us know that life can be lived worry-free.

Each and everyday of our lives are filled with or surrounded by the busyness, uncertainties, and problems of this world. The hustle and bustle society we find ourselves moving through can sometimes cause you to run and hide. Our daily schedules are so cluttered with job responsibilities, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Creeping Things

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Work Of Wasted Ointment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is a message of the broken alabaster box and what real worship can do in our lives.

Mark 14:3-9 KJV And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. [4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In A Strange Land

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 18, 2006

Many times in life we feel out of place. We are in a strange land. Our tendancy is to set down and cry, but if we will instead turn to Zion and pray and do what we can do, God will help us to thrive EVEN In a Strange Land. We’re not Beyond His Reach if we

Does anybody in here know what it’s like to FEEL OUT OF PLACE? I do.... One day a few years back....When I was working in the Retail Business.... We had driven to Memphis, TN for a Hardware Convention..... Bobby and Teresa were in their SUV leading the way..... .... and Debra and I were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: *other

"If Only"

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

Keeping your past from ruining your future

IF ONLY! John 11 1A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. 2This is the Mary who poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brother, Lazarus, was sick. 3So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, "Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Delighting In God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 5, 2005

Sermon 1 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers are those who choose a "heavenly" over a "worldly" perspective. It imapcts their attitude, amplitude, and gratitude.

“We Are Now God’s Stewards” DELIGHTING IN GOD’S GRACE Psalm 23 and Luke 15: 11-32 1. (Show the following image on Overhead Projector) http://www.sierranv.net/~dscheibl/optical.html 2. As you look at that picture, what is it that you see? One minute you see a haggard old woman and another, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Asking The Right Question Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005

Third in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the "why" (motivation) of vision, versus the "how" (process of fulfilling) the vision. Emphasizes that the "how" is for God to handle, and the "why" will keep us focused on the vision.

(Prior to this sermon, utilized a Bible "Jeopardy" game with three volunteers from the congregation. Helped bring into focus the idea of asking the right question.) There is a great similarity between success at Jeopardy, and success in seeing the current vision for your life come into focus. To ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Had Compassion On Them

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

"He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thanksgiving: 3 Ways To Look At It

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

An INWARD look, an OUTWARD look, and an UPWARD look will help us gain a new understanding of true Thankfulness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving: Three Ways to Look at It Psalm 95:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Introduction Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Lucky Breaks Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

In this message we discover how we can experience God’s favor in our lives, as we continue in the book of Ruth.

GETTING THE LUCKY BREAKS... Ruth 2:1-23 INTRO: Some people put a lot of stock in “luck.” That explains why I always get stuck in line paying for gas behind someone buying lottery tickets. Last week, the Kentucky Derby – “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” Trust me, the excitement has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 28, 2005

This is the sixth message in series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Gluttony Funny: A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. The man pleaded w/ the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#1 - Who Is #1? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Can You Hear Me Now. . . Good

Contributed by Scott Cody on Dec 9, 2005

God is relentlessly trying to get our attention. Let’s learn from the life of Jonah to watch for his attempts.

Title: Can You Hear Me Now . . . Good Text : Jonah Author: Scott Cody Herrin church of Christ www.herrincoc.com How did your parents get your attention when you were little? Some snapped their fingers and that sound could be heard across an entire room filled with people. Somehow, we could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ