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A Mother's Commitment

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006

The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

What is the story of your life this far? Are you still living in the poverty of sin? Are you still covered with the rags of your own righteousness. Why don’t you come on over to the riches of the grace of God. You can trade the rags of sin for the ric

The phrase “from rags to riches” is one that we all no doubt have heard before. It was a man by the name of Horatio Alger Jr. who coined the phrase and made a name for himself in the late 1800’s. Mr. Alger was the author of novels for boys and became famous for his stories about boys who rose ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Lines, No Waiting

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

Don’t you just hate waiting in lines everywhere you go? With God he is as close as the mention of His name. With God there are no lines and no waiting.

Most of you have heard that by nature I am a very impatient person. I don’t like to wait around with nothing to do. I don’t like to sit around if there is something that needs to be done. In fact one of my spiritual gifts is impatience. Actually, I’m not really sure that’s a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Signs Of Revival

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL tells us from the Word if we are realing in revival or not. This can help believers to believe and receive.

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL I. Jesus is exalted! John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. A. New believer giving the poem ‘Twinkle twinkle little star.’ Caused harden men to be saved. They saw Jesus in her face. B. Jesus exalted brings ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

It's Time To Move On

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006

This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Dead Hypocrites: Ananias And Sapphira [halloween] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2006

Have you ever lied to God? Made Him a promise you didn’t keep? Cared more about what others think than what God knows? The Problem, the Purging, the Punishment. Link included to parts 1 & 2 in formatted text w/ PowerPoint Presentation.

Dead Hypocrites Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [the ushers that day had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 Great Fear? I guess so! The early church in our text is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Were You Doing When Jesus Passed By? Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon raises the question about what the Pharisees were doing when jesus passed by? And then consequently asks, what were we doing when Jesus came near to us!

I. (1) An old Jewish story tells of the reaction of a learned rabbi to the excited announcement by a member of his congregation: "The Messiah has come! He is in our city now!" "Really?," mused the rabbi. Going to the window, the rabbi looked out on the city and observed: "I see no difference!" You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

It's A New Season But You Must Seize The Moment

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

Throughout the Scriptures, there have been times recorded that God would call for a time of divine impartation where an encounter with Him would usher in a process of change that would come in the realm of the Spirit.

‘It’s A New Season But You Have To Seize The Moment’ 2 Kings 6:1-6:6 As I look toward the future, I am drawn to the story of Elisha, especially to what happened to him, recorded in 2Kings: 2 Kings 6:1-6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Minute Details

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 10, 2007

Signs of CHRIST return are everywhere. What kind of an effect are these signs having on you? Do they concern you? Do they move you to take care of some last minute details?

LAST MINUTE DETAILS Matt 24:44 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. It is obvious to the earnest believer that the coming of the Lord is very near. Bible predicted signs are all around us. Politically worldwide, unnatural weather patterns, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Your Head More Than Above Water

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 21, 2007

We are not called to just exist in life but we are to thrive. The secret is to focus on Christ with Praise

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transistion ___________________________________________________________ Ps 27:6; Lk 21:1-28 On most days, Elkhorn Creek is a narrow stream that flows placidly through southern West Virginia of McDowell and Mercer counties. But on July 8 2002, after a flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation Of Passover

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

John 19:14 and it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify

POBC Feb. 29/04 John 19:14 and it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priest answered, We have no ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 22nd Sermon--Ananias and Sapphira...Religious hypocrisy is a stench in the nostrils of God!

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [ushers had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 I guess so! The early church is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had tried to stop the church w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Star Trek [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005

The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

We have all asked at one time or another whether it is worth the sacrifice to serve God. May I tell you the answer is yes!

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord? Matthew 19:27 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with the time when Jesus had told the rich young ruler to sell out the god of riches in his life and follow Jesus, if he chose to go to heaven. He had told the disciples that it would be extremely difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan