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Adjusting To Inevitable Change

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 26, 2003

Life is full of changes. How do we handle the tide of experiences that threaten to pull us under? Here are some principles that will help us all deal with the inevitable change that God allows.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Adjusting to Inevitable Change Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Is Free

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 21, 2005

Gods desire is to forgive

Forgiveness Is Free Matt. 9:6-7 “But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins"--then He said to the paralytic, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house." 7 And he arose and departed to his house” Forgiveness signifies the remission of the punishment due to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Cutting Back My Tithe

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2005

An inductive sermon on an unfaithful attitude about giving.

“I’M CUTTING BACK MY TITHE” DEUTERONOMY 12:1-14 I would like to spend this week and next week looking at the issue of money. All of us deal with money as an aspect of our lives. The Bible has much to say about money and how we should treat it. The Bible has much to say about the mistreatment ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just What I Need Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew." Jesus can meet whatever need you may have, and will teach you something along the way.

Matthew 17:24-27 How many have heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? This is the ordering of all the things we need to make life happy. They go from Physical Needs, to emotional needs and spiritual needs. How many have some of those same needs? Today we look at an interesting miracle story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Majesty Of God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 3, 2005

An understanding of the “Majesty” of God will surely motivate us to live an upright and godly life in this present wicked generation.

MAJESTY OF GOD (Daniel 5:18-19, Psalm 21:5) What do we mean when we talk about the “Majesty” of God? Only 30 verses in the Bible (KJV) mention the word so it is easy to let the Bible itself explain to us what God’s Majesty really is. As we read Daniel 5:18-19 we are struck by the scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience, Kindness, Goodness Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

Jesus invitation is not "Try Harder" - it is come to me and I will help you be patient, kind and good. (Pt2 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 2 “Patience, Kindness, Goodness” (Galatians 5:22-25) INTRODUCTION Believers are “...aliens in this world.” (1 Peter 2:11). The Bible tells us that “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:21-23

Denomination: *other

Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Iv

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Are low conflict relationships one of the desires of your heart? Part IV

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part IV) John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you sense is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Halfway Boulevard

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2005

Paul wasn’t ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, Paul didn’t ARGUE with GOD, Paul wasn’t AFRAID of a GOAL. How to get off "Halfway Blvd." and relocate to the corner of "Busy Street" and "Active Avenue". Free Powerpoint template at website.

Halfway Boulevard Acts 20:24 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HalfwayBlvd.html "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005

In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Doesn't Want Most Of Your Sin”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Peter, who denied Jesus, was totally forgiven and reinstated to a position of leadership among the disciples – Because he gave Jesus all of his sins – God wants all of your sins today.

“God Doesn’t Want Most of Your Sin” Matthew 26:69-75 Mark 16:6-8 John 21:15-19 OBJECTIVE: To show that repentance is not an option for believers, but a duty INTRODUCTION: “The Ultimate Backslider” Here we have the apostle Peter. A devoted Christian, a member of Jesus’ inner circle of believers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005

He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.

Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Problems With Cain's Offering

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 30, 2005

Maybe one of the most disturbing passages in the Bible is the story that tells how a man committed the first murder against his own brother. Just the very horror and evil of such an act is disturbing to say the least. It is a story that chills us to our

1 CAIN WANTED TO DENY THAT HUMAN NATURE IS EVIL HE FELT HE WAS BASICALLY GOOD Cain wanted to believe that he was basically a “good Joe.” He did what was morally right. He didn’t “drink, smoke or chew, or run with girls that do.” No one would want to admit that they are basically a bad person. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist