Sermons on Moderation:

To The Unknowns

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 10, 2002

Veterans Day. In Arlington cemetery stands a Tomb that symbolizes the unknowns lost in war. In many communities there are Tombs that symbolize an unknown. Their spires reach to the sky. Each Sunday People Pay Tribute to an unkown God.

“To The Unknowns” Text: Acts 17:16-31 AM NOTE : Special Veterans Day Sermon Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “To The Unknowns” Tomorrow is Veterans Day and many across our nation will be stopping for a time to remember those who have served to protect the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Hold Me Jesus"

Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003

There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did The Nazarites Have To Burn Their Hair?

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

We can’t live on yesterday’s anointing

Asa 2 Chron 14-16 Have you ever come across a verse in the Bible that doesn’t seem to make any sense at all? Num 6:18 Why did they need to burn their hair? Is there any significance in this? I hope I’ve made you inquisitive, because now I’m not going to give you an answer. Tonight we’re talking ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Burden Of The Backslidder

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 27, 2008

This shows how sin can rob one of his song...

THE BURDEN OF THE BACKSLIDDER Psalms 137:1-4 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This is the record of the Jews in their Babylonian captivity. While back in Jerusalem they were free, but now they are in bondage. They once enjoyed the blessings of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature That Doesn't Change Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 24, 2006

This is the fifth message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

THE NATURE THAT DOESN’T CHANGE --John 19:28-29 Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. In His fifth word spoken from the cross we encounter the human nature of our Lord Jesus, God the Son. Other than the fact that He is the only perfect, sinless human being who ever lived, Jesus is in every ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Anxiety Battle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Reveals Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon seven in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

God speaks to His people. When He speaks, what does He reveal? Through out Scripture, when God speaks, it is to reveal something about Himself, His purposes, or His ways. God’s revelations are designed to bring us into a deeper love relationship with Himself. 1. God reveals Himself - vs. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission To The Boss

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we liv

SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we live - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accept God's Love Tokens

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2005

Let’s look at the role of tokens in the Bible. The Rainbow, Circumcision, Scarlet cord, water baptism, the RING and etc.

ACCEPTING GOD’S LOVE TOKENS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND SPIRITUAL DEAFNESS HINDER PEOPLE. A. Many years ago I taught school. I loved teaching, and I loved the classroom. I had been a student for 17 years, but being a teacher taught me more than I ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005

When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Chained Up But Not Chained In

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

The eighth sermon in a Fall 2005 series through Acts

(To the reader: I created the following dramatic reading for this sermon. I recorded it onto a CD and then played it during the worship service. I portrayed Peter writing his account of the event to Timothy several years after it occurred as the CD played.) My Dear Timothy, I am sorry to hear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God