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The Purpose And Proof Of The Resurrection - Easter Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 19, 2008

Just like the end of the world is actually only the beginning, this was not the end for Jesus. He Who was is ’the Beginning’ is just getting started! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Purpose and Proof of the Resurrection Matthew 27:50-28:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PurposeProof.html After 6 hours on the cross Jesus cried aloud, “It is finished!” And then He died. Is this the end of He Who was in the beginning? Will Christianity die out in a short lived puff of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Part Ii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is the second in a series of sermons I preached on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Part II Script: Mt. 5:6-8. Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-21-18 Intro: In 1965, The Rolling Stones went from being just another band to one of the most popular bands of all times with the release of the song“ I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”- I try and I try and I try and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life With Eternity In Mind - The Sermons

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 11, 2019

The Vanity is seen by watching Nature. Ecclesiastes 1:4-8

I. THE VANITY SEEN BY WATCHING NATURE. 1:4-8 Intro: 1. Judy Garland sang a song, I’m always chasing rainbows, it comes to mind as you study these verses. I'm always chasing rainbows Watching clouds drifting by My schemes are just like all my dreams Ending in the sky Some fellows look and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025

People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 1:17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Fellowship (A Communion Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Someone said, “Fellowship is like fellows in a ship!” Then they said, “The only thing wrong with fellowship is that there are not enough fellows in the ship.”

As we read through the New Testament, we can see that FELLOWSHIP is essential to God’s church. For a church to be a strong church, FELLOWSHIP IS ESSENTIAL. Let me give you an example how important it is. Illus: Romanian orphans have a medical condition that many of them suffer from. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Fellowship (A Communion Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Someone said, “Fellowship is like fellows in a ship!” Then they said, “The only thing wrong with fellowship is that there are not enough fellows in the ship.”

As we read through the New Testament, we can see that FELLOWSHIP is essential to God’s church. For a church to be a strong church, FELLOWSHIP IS ESSENTIAL. Let me give you an example how important it is. Illus: Romanian orphans have a medical condition that many of them suffer from. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Reconciliation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 14, 2025

A series on Matthew 5

Title: “Put off Anger and Pursue Reconciliation” Scripture: Mt. 5:21ff Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 2-16-25 Intro: One of my favorite authors is Philip Yancey, and the reason why I like him so much is because he writes so insightfully on the subjects of grace, forgiveness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon #2 - Think Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An examination of the way Jesus thought, and how it brings joy to the life of a Christian. . . continuing the theme "Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual choices."

Php 2:1 ¶ Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Sermon For Our Times Part.1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

This is the first part of a message series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount. The teaching of Jesus in this sermon is practical for the life of a believer.

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: A Time For War And A Time For Peace

Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 20, 2025

It is fun to preach on topics like Christmas or going to heaven. However, I would not be doing my duty as a pastor if I did not occasionally speak about some dark subject. Today, that subject is war. Our Bible chronicles many wars.

It is fun to preach on topics like Christmas or going to heaven. However, I would not be doing my duty as a pastor if I did not occasionally speak about some dark subject. Today, that subject is war. Our Bible chronicles many wars. Today, The Council for Foreign Relations, an independent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Ii: Be A Mourner Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus pitied unhappy folks, so He taught eight attitudes to help us discover true happiness, the second being our need to discover God's comfort during times of sorrow.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:4

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Made New - Listening Anew Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001

How do we hear God speak to us?

Made New - Listening Anew Bible Reading: John 14: 23-29 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Recently, I heard of a chap here in Ottawa who was offered a job with a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Tithing Commanded In The New Testament?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 30, 2001

A Scripture study on the idea of "tithing" in the New Testament. A response to an elder who said Christians need not tithe.

IS TITHING COMMANDED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT? MATTHEW 6:1-4= We find Jesus talking about doing “acts of righteousness.” Among these various acts, we find that Jesus talks about giving to the needy. He talks, in general, about giving and the manner in which it is to be done. Giving to the needy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ