Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

God Will See You Through

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

You can depend upon God

FEAR: Dr. Walter Cannon, a pioneer researcher in psychosomatic medicine at Harvard Univ., describes what happens to the human body when it becomes angry or fearful: "Respiration deepens; the heart beats more rapidly; the arterial pressure rises; the blood is shifted from the stomach and intestines ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

He Was Steadfast, None-The-Less Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2007

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a microcosm of the coming week; it showed the Savior compassion and resolution.

HE WAS STEADFAST, NONE-THE-LESS And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) It began early Sunday morning as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. Jesus stops for a moment and sends 2 of his disciples ahead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Nazarene

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Although we know we can have joy in trials and God works all together for good…sometimes we don’t see it. Some days faith wanes, and we wonder where God is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When Things Go Wrong Matthew 11:2-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenThingsGoWrong.html It is a blessing to be a Christian, but this world is under a curse. Things go wrong. Plans fail. The outcome of our goals sometimes isn’t what we had hoped. Tragedy strikes. Death takes its toll. Pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 12, 2004

It takes DISCIPLINE to run the race, and win.

"Discipline" Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 There are many people who do certain things wrong, that really have no idea they are wrong at all. Some are steered away from the gospel and have no idea it is happening. These can be called “lost sheep”. It is a tragic shame that this happens, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little White Spots - Leprosy - Sin

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005

The Leprosy of Sin. The MISERY of the LEPER, the MERCY of the LORD, and the MINISTRY of the LAW. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

Little White Spots Mark 1:40-45 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Why did Jesus do miracles? Not to draw a crowd…He avoided that. (Not like faith-healers of today who only perform for large crowds, and avoid hospitals and nursing homes). 3 Reasons Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Or Barabbas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

A House Of Stone, Not Of Straw

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

A house of stone not of straw 1 Peter 2:5-10 I. Introduction a. Three little pigs each build a house i. Straw ii. Stick iii. Stone b. Which one held up against the wolf? i. The one made of Stone c. What I hope to do today is paint a picture in your mind of strong house that can withstand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Our Vision?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon is about knowing God’s vision for our church.

How fast can you cover 300 miles? Five or six hours? What about on foot? The average person can walk a mile in about 15 minutes, and that’s moving pretty fast. Continuous walking would allow you to cover 300 miles in 75 hours; that’s over 3 days. Take time out to sleep, eat and take care of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Highest Hill In The World - Calvary, Golgotha

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 13, 2008

Calvary’s Simon - compelled. Calvary’s Soldiers - calloused. Calvary’s Suffering - Complete! How to renew a passion for the Passion of Christ. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

The Highest Hill in the World Matthew 27:31-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighestHill.html In Latin it is called Calvary. In Hebrew, Golgotha, or “place of the skull.” If you look carefully you can see it...an eerie image...a symbol of death. It’s not a very high hill geographically, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

To The Foolish: Beautiful Savior Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2009

December 1989: We choose not to participate in mission and ministry because we do not want to look foolish. Jesus transforms looking foolish into a redemptive model.

Most of us, especially in our younger years, spend an awful lot of effort in trying not to look foolish. Most of us, particularly when we are young and growing and think our bodies are all out of proportion anyway, will go to great lengths to hide our deficiencies and keep from looking foolish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Entrust Your Soul To The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 24, 2007

Entrust Your Soul to the Lord 1) Because he rescues from enemies; 2) Because he forgives; 3) Because he guides

I have a family heirloom here that I want to entrust to someone for safekeeping. It doesn’t look like much but it is valuable to me. It’s a hat that my great-uncle wore. I’m proud of my great-uncle because he was our synod’s first resident missionary to Zambia, Africa and influenced greatly all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

King Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2006

Melchizedek was firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, king of peace.

King of peace – Heb 6:17-7:10 King of Salem v1; then “king of peace,” for Salem means peace. v2 Melchizedek was, as we saw last time, firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Which is better... service or intimacy?

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Backstage With Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 25, 2012

Backstage With Jesus 1) Marvel at the King of kings 2) Magnify the Friend of sinners

For hundreds of dollars extra, you can buy yourself a backstage pass to meet your favorite musician next time she comes to town. There’s a growing market for these “all access” passes. Before the concert, while the rest of the audience is jostling to get in, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran