Sermons on No Longer Be Any Night:

The Evidential Case For Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Big Idea: The Bible and evidence overwhelming shows that the emotional, economic, physical and sexual benefits of marriage between a man and woman are essential to the well-being of any society.

OPENING SENTENCE: There is an old joke, not a very good one and one I am sure most of you have heard, but it lays the groundwork for my sermon today so I will tell it nonetheless. It goes like this: INTRODUCTION: God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing For Whose Applause Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Passover Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 24, 2014

For Sunrise Service and communion meditation (Seed thought from John MacArthur at: http://www.gty.org/resources/print/sermons/41-73; Mostly adapted from James Smith's book, The Longest Night In the Bible)

HoHum: In his book Life Looks Up, Charles Templeton remarks how ironic it is that the course of human history has been affected so positively and negatively by events that have occurred in two small upper rooms. One of them is a drab apartment in London’s Westside, dirty, curtain less, with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Marriage Forever?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The answer of Jesus, to the trick question of the Sadducees, does not, in any way, rob heaven of one of the great hopes of Christian lovers through the ages.

One of the greatest romance stories of all history is that of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Elizabeth was a normal active girl up to age 15, but then life ceiling tumbled in for her. She became an invalid, who for the next 20 years was confined to bed in a darkened room. She was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

If any people in America should be thankful to God and grateful for His goodness, it ought to be Christians, who are able to meet freely and fellowship together as Body of Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Title: Attitude of Gratitude Theme: Expression of Biblical Gratitude Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Long ago there was as a great British poet. He was a famous writer, whose writings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Appeal For Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

(A Cure For A Troubled Heart)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A TROUBLED HEART –YOU CAN`T THINK STRAIGHT A TROUBLED HEART WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT LONG AND YOU CAN BUY MEDICINE OVER THE COUNTER FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT A TROUBLED HEART

John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

Does Jesus cleansing the temple have any real significance for us so many years later? I believe this story acts as a spiritual MRI, if we let it.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 2 Matthew 21:14-22 Welcome back to the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. Last time, we all walked away with a renewed sense of the call of God on the life of each of us to reserve and preserve a holy time and a holy place to encounter and worship Him. We saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Lose Your Shepherd - Mark 14:25-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2024

What would you have done if you were following Jesus and one night a lynch mob shows up, arrests him, beats him to a pulp, and crucifies him? We know what the disciples did—what should they have done?

Mark 14:25 "I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God." 26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:29-32, Mark 14:25-28

The Glory Cloud Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2008

Pillar of cloud by day...of fire by night! God’s presence filled the tabernacle, and jetted heavenward above the mercy seat. When, where, and why the glory came down. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Glory Cloud Exodus 40:33-38 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GloryCloud.html No man can see God with human eyes and live, but His presence was enveloped in this cloud which descended, and it was something the people could look to and follow. Astonishing indeed! Beneath the cloud is the Holy of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For The Elders

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 10, 2003

In this scripture we see a wonderful testimony of how God will use any body who is not afraid. God is calling youth who are not afraid to take a stand.

In this scripture we see a wonderful testimony of how God will use any body who is not afraid. Fear is one of the greatest enemy of our success The fear of failure, will keep you from trying. The fear of being alone, we keep you from lifting up a standard. The fear of rejection, will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Blessing Of Correction Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2023

One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth.

“The Blessing Of Correction” Psalm 94:12-23 One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth. When we trust Christ as our Saviour we are not exempt from troubles and trials but we have the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Over Ugly Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing Silent Night. Then the next day we are ugly

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER WEEK 2 - Timothy G. Porter Text Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Therefore Arise

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 3, 2023

Too many in the Church are content with not fulfilling what God has called them to do. This message is about God’s expectations of us.

Turn with me to Joshua chapter one. Tonight we’re going to look at a chapter that’s very familiar to us. But I want to bring out some things in that chapter for a very specific reason because of what the Lord expects of us. Let’s begin with verse one. (1) Now after the death of Moses the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pet Rocks

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

It is the rock of ages that gives us grace to lay down our rocks. Even Jesus was almost stoned. Have you thrown any rocks lately?

Lay down your rock Hand out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. ILL>>> Pet rock, rock hound, quartz, silver, arrowhead An elementary school , recently had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1, John 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist