Sermons on Nature:

A Promise Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 17, 2005

The sermon utilizes Maya Angelou’s Amazing Peace to lift up critical issues raised during this Christmas season and examines how the promisie of the Messiaha responds to those conderns.

Amazing Peace: A Promise of Prosperity Isaiah 9.1-7 As we lend our attention to the advent season I am cautiously optimistic about what this season brings in the light of a difficult year in our nations history. As we examine the past twelve months we find ourselves needing a season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004

What does God have as a plan? The big picture includes his sone as one detail.

Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” The Big Picture John 3:16-21 A father and his son were taking a nature hike through the woods when they came upon ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Howsweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 13, 2006

Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

How Sweet the Sound Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Hot Potato: Creation And Evolution Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 22, 2005

Do ’seekers’ ask the same questions as Christians about creation and evolution? Which is the right stance? How can we use this debate to help seekers find faith?

Hot Potato: creation and evolution. Genesis 1:1-2:7. WBC 24 April 05pm THE LOST CHAPTER OF GENESIS: Adam was hanging around the garden of Eden feeling very lonely. So, God asked him, "What’s wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said that He was going to make Adam a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Way To Walk Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 20, 2010

To walk in the Spirit means to be active instead of passive and to allow the Spirit to lead.

A Way To Walk: Fundamentals Gal 5:16-26, July 18, 2010 Intro: I’m going to begin with a little story I wrote, sort of a parable. Like most parables, it isn’t about what it seems to be about, the message is something different. I offer this uncharacteristic preamble because we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life - Pt. 1 - The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 1 – The Generous Life I. Introduction Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good. Crooners sing about it. Everyone wants to be lucky. Poor people use money they don’t have playing a game of luck in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of God’s Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2011

These two verses contain life transforming truth. To understand and positively respond to this truth is to have your life and eternity completely altered.

ROMANS 1: 16 & 17 "THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S SALVATION" In these important words we have the theme of the letter to the Romans which is the content of the Gospel. Paul has finished his preliminary remarks and now sounds the trumpet call of the Gospel of God. These two verses contain life transforming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Sin

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2011

The only sin today is to call sin "sin." If you do, you are labeled as intolerant. An expose of homosexuality and other sexual perversions from God’s perspective. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Only Sin Romans 1:18-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlySin.html The only sin today is to call sin "sin." If you do, you are labeled as intolerant. A man may be sick but he’s not sinful, he may be weak but he’s not wicked, he may be ill but he’s not evil, and even if he were to tell people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mt Ebal & Mt Gerizim Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

God warns of teh dangers and blessings that come with the law of God and provides the means by which sin can be dealt with

It’s interesting how some places take on a greater significance than others. For Australian sports fans the MCG is the sporting arena. For Elvis fans it’s Graceland in Memphis Tennessee. For car racing fans this weekend it’s Mt Panorama in Bathurst. Di & I have just been to some of the significant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Blood: God's Liquid Love Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

We have heard about the blood all of our Christian lives. And sometimes Christians think they know all about the blood of Jesus, but throughout this series we are going to learn much more about the blood. Yes, the blood washes away our sin and prepares

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 1 “The Blood: God’s Liquid Love” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 A few years ago I bought my first blackberry ever! Corey McAllister came up to me one day and told me all that his blackberry could do and that I had to have one being the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Merry Christmas Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 17, 2011

Merry Christmas

A Christmas Message that Keeps on Giving - His Person. Last time we looked at Jesus Christ Pre-existence; now His Person. I. His Deity. A. Proper names. 1. God. The name God is applied to Him (Jn.1:1; 20:28/Rom.9:5/Tit.2:13/Heb.1:8-9). "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mature Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

2. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 14, 2010 Mature Have you ever wondered what Spiritual maturity looks like? We all start out as infants. When we are born we are weak and helpless. We depend on our parents for survival. We cannot eat for ourselves, we cannot drink for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

Rest Area Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2012

Comfort, rest, weariness, Jesus' love

REST AREA Matt 11: 28-30 (p689) June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” In this life what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Mystery Remembered

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican