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Rightly Dividing The Word Of God

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 11, 2012

This sermon addresses the misuse and twisting of Scripture to fit an agenda. When Scripture is blatantly taken out of context to further an agenda whether it is politically based or religiously based is wrong and Christians have to stand up and say that i

Rightly Dividing The Word Of God Today I want to talk to all of you here today about something that has been on my mind and heart for some time and I have been waiting for the Holy Spirit to turn me loose on this topic and I feel that now He has. And the main Scripture text that I want to use ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get A Better Spouse

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

If you want a better spouse, don't go looking around town, love the one you have.

Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect spouse? By perfect I don’t mean having movie star good looks. That would be nice, but those looks don't last all that long. And there are other things much more important. I mean, to have a spouse who deeply cares for you, is devoted to you, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". You matter to God.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#3] YOU MATTER 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I was teaching the kids recently and I was telling them that we are supposed to love others as we love ourselves. As I continued to talk to them and ask them questions I began to discover that there was a problem- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B., 32nd Sunday--Widow Stewardship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2021

Like the widow in our Gospel today, she is our spiritual mentor standing there on the margins. Not afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

On the first day of a Bible study at a suburban parish, the participants introduced themselves and described what ministries they participated in at the church. The group was filled with active, engaged parishioners. There were lectors, singers, pro-life volunteers, and many more. But one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrapping Things Up

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2009

When it comes to giving many Christians stop...at nothing! 6 Guidelines for Giving God’s tithe on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Wrapping Things Up 1 Corinthians 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WrappingThingsUp.html I. THE ORDER OF THE OFFERING. (1-3) GUIDELINES: 1. PRIORITY ASPECT - 1ST DAY OF THE WEEK (SUNDAY) Bring God’s tithe into God’s house on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearing Your Cross

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

Life doesn't come with no crosses to bear.

MATTHEW 27:32 “BEARING YOUR CROSS” A) As we gather tonight in this auditorium, we all come from different backgrounds! * We all have different levels of education – Social orders – Training for jobs – Lot of differences I’m saying in our lives. * But then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006

Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

274 - Who You Are…

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003

What did Christ say that you are? You are light, salt, branches, a body, chosen... etc.

Sermon Study # 274 – WHO YOU ARE… Humor: One Sunday when a faithful Christian had no sermon to attend he took his father’s advice to do something that he had never ever done before. He went bear hunting as his father suggested. Believe it or not, the first time he goes bear hunting ever he sees a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Is An Attitude

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago.

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago. He was the son of a poor coppersmith, but somehow, he managed to work his way through an education. Finally, in the year 1617, he was offered the post of Archdeacon in his hometown parish. A year later, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gratitude Is An Attitude

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago.

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago. He was the son of a poor coppersmith, but somehow, he managed to work his way through an education. Finally, in the year 1617, he was offered the post of Archdeacon in his hometown parish. A year later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping An Eye Out

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2019

We must ever be on our guard against satan, especially when everything is going according to plan

Keeping An Eye Out Neh 7:1-4 1. Always keep watch vs 1 The number one rule in boxing, Always keep your guard up It doesn't matter if the walls are up, the enemy is still on the prowl ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Take On Giving

Contributed by David Tack on Feb 28, 2025

Giving is a vast subject. It What is Giving? The definitions are vast, but I really like this one: “to put into the possession of another for his or her use.” What's God's take?

God’s Take on Giving (2 Corinthians 9:6-11) What is Giving? The definitions are vast, but I really like this one: “to put into the possession of another for his or her use.” Notice, this is not limited to money. (i.e.): To give love to another, we will reach into our own “love” bank and deposit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Galatians 6:7, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist