Sermons on My Heart Is Faint:

Stay Between The Lines - Part 1

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 29, 2004

God wants us to stay between the lines; He wants us to stay within the Bible.

STAY BETWEEN THE LINES PART 1 PROVERBS 22:6 6. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. We live in a day that compares to that of Noah. We call evil good and good evil. A judge has to take down the 10 commandments from the courthouse, but people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Encounters: Jacob Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 20, 2004

This is about Jacob’s wrestling match with God and the significance for us.

Jacob was the grandson of Abe. Give brief background of Jacob’s life. Sneaky, underhanded, trickster, etc. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, and his father-in-law, Laban. He was a marked man by Esau. He is older now, and he is headed to meet his brother. Read Genesis 32:22-32. What we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Teachings Of Sound Theology Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

The importance of theology in the Christian life

The Teachings of Sound Theology Colossians 2:6-23 Introduction: Theology, it¡¦s a big word, sounds real complicated, but it isn¡¦t. Like everything else man can make it complicated, but it doesn¡¦t have to be. In its simplest terms, theology is what one believes about God. Since everything we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Please Kick Me...

Contributed by Rick Young on Aug 4, 2004

Why do we sometimes wait for God to "punish" us if we mess up as Christians? We are not under the law any longer, but under grace. And sometimes it’s hard to remember that.

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004

This is about Jesus and woman at the well.

This is a rich passage. I could spend a couple months preaching from this passage. Give background of animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women were marginalized. Read John 4:1-42. What does it mean that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Was it divine or geographically necessary? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lean On Me

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 20, 2004

Christians need to be members of a local church because we need to be in relationships with other christians

“Lean On Me” 10/24/04 The Necessity of Membership Intro: We all need people. For various reasons and for many purposes we need others. God created us to be relational. The only time God disapproved of anything in creation was when he looked in the Garden and man was alone. “The Lord God said, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004

This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

[[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

If You Can Take It; You Can Make It

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 15, 2004

THIS SERMON HELP BELIEVERS TO REALIZE THAT REGARDLESS OF WHATEVER WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH, WITH THE HELP OF JESUS WE CAN MAKE IT.

IF YOU CAN TAKE IT YOU CAN MAKE IT REV.2:10 IN THIS SINFUL WORLD THAT WE ARE LIVING IN, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE HARD TIMES. WE ARE GOING TO BE TRIED. [TESTED] BUT IF YOU CAN TAKE IT , YOU CAN MAKE IT. A SEA GOING VESSEL MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE WHAT THE STORMY SEAS BRINGS. SOMETIMES THERE ARE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anticipation Of Easter Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

Wednesday before the death of our Saviour, the moment the whole world has waited for. This is when the new covenant will be ushered in.

The anticipation of Easter Matthew 26:1-16 It is now Wednesday before Jesus is to be crucified. This is the moment that all of history had been waiting for. Luke 2:49 (KJV) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? Luke 9:51 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:1-16

One Prophetic Word From God Can Change Your Dry Life Forever!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 14, 2005

We are often looking for something that will bring a positive change to our life. The latest diet, the latest fad, Or even a new car or a new career. But only the word of God has the power to bring a real sence of direction and to carry us thru the trials

"The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me around among the old, dry bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three "Forths" Of The Battle - [withered Hand]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus said STAND FORTH, then STRETCH FORTH, and finally, SEND FORTH! Powerpoint at website.

Three “Forths” of the Battle Mark 3:1-14 Free Powerpoint at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Forths Welcome to our Palm Sunday service! [introduce message] Today we look at the man with the withered [shriveled] hand. It was likely a paralysis issue of pinched nerves/cut off blood flow. Luke the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005

One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundations Series

Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 17, 2005

Second in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

The Foundations Rev. Erick J. Adams Kiel Alliance Church April 10, 2005 Thesis Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational