Sermons on Openings:

War Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2008

10 PLAGUES and the SIGNIFICANCE of each. This showdown is not just between Moses & Pharaoh, but between Jehovah God and the gods of Egypt. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

War of the Gods Exodus 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarOfTheGods.html Moses the deliverer is God’s selected man to lead His people to freedom. He made every excuse he could think of, and finally surrendered to do God’s will. Moses says, “Let my people go.” Pharaoh refuses, and this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling The Presence Of The King

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Dec 15, 2008

There had to be Blood for sin to be purged. Christ had to go to the Cross and shed His Blood for the remission of our sins. Without the Blood, there is no remission of sins.

Feeling The Presence of The King Hebrews 9:23-28 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008

A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

What's Done Is Done

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2009

For Christmas Eve Communion: what God has done in Christ means that peace has been accomplished, and this world’s contradictions have been resolved. The Father’s love has embraced us.

“What’s done is done." We say it when we want to pronounce the final words, when we want to speak the ultimate truth. "What’s done is done", as if so obvious a truth really needed stating. "What’s done is done.” It becomes a way of insisting that there is no more to be said, no more to do, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Breakers Anointing

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 1, 2009

We all face situations that present themselves to us as impossibilites, That is when you need the breakers anointing to break through into your blessings.

As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly given up to idol worship, This city ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 5, 2009

Just as Samuel needed to learn how to apply what he had heard, we need teachers to rise up and teach the young people how to hear and apply His message to them.

Hearing the Voice Of The Lord 1 Samuel 3:19-21 19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD. 21 And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Identifies Himself: The Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 4(C) - Jesus identifies Himself as the Christ. Jesus’ sheep hear his voice. Jesus keeps his sheep save.

JESUS IDENTIFIES HIMSELF: THE CHRIST (Outline) May 23, 2009 -- EASTER 4 -- John 10:22-30 INTRO: Who is Jesus? This is an age-old question. There are many wide-ranging human opinions that try to answer this question. Therein lies the problem. Mankind, by his own wisdom, cannot and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Freedom To Walk As Jesus Did"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2009

A sermon about taking full advantage of life in Christ.

1 John 1:1-2:6 “The Freedom to Walk as Jesus Did” My first apartment out of college left much to be desired. It was one room in an ancient building. The refrigerator was in the closet. And the only sink was the one in the bathroom. I had no furniture, and I slept on my boss’s old army ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Free From Death, Free For Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 7, 2008

If you are free from death -- and in the man Jesus you most certainly are -- then you are also free from the fear of death and from its power and its finality.

FREE FROM DEATH, FREE FOR LIFE John 11, selected verses (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.... 4 When he heard this, Jesus... stayed where he was two more days.... 7 Then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea." ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Cousin Louie

Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 27, 2007

We all focus far too much on the things that make churches different rather than the faith that makes us all one in Christ.

My Cousin Louie 6-24-07 Galatians 3:23-29 I think we all know what it means to follow the “letter of the law.” It means you do exactly what you are told to do, no more, no less. And, often, when we tell somebody to do something, especially someone who works for us, we expect them to do it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity?

Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007

Unity in the church today and yesterday.

Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Word On Prayer Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007

Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Names Not Found Written In The Book Of Life

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 29, 2007

This is a message that shows ones need to be saved

“NAMES NOT FOUND WRITTEN IN THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE” TEXT: Revelation 3:5; 20:12; 15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: After reading our Text, I trust that you will agree with me that there will be nothing more horrible than to stand at the Great White Throne Judgment and find that your name ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Christmas is a time of giving. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas.

The Gift Of God; 2 Corinthians 9:15 Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. “In honor of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.” The first man fumbled through his pockets and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15