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  • Mourning Lessons

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023
     | 980 views

    It is right to mourn out loud when something that is precious is lost or destroyed.

    This is a really depressing passage, isn’t it, especially the first part. You can certainly see why this book of the Bible was called Lamentations. It was written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem. Our hearts really have to go out to him, don’t they? He spent forty years, his entire adult ...read more

  • Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 247 views

    “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is concerned with wrongs inflicted by word of mouth.

    Title: “Thou shalt not bare false witness against thy neighbor.” Scriptures: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20 “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is ...read more

  • Men Of Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,715 views

    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to rely on God's strength in times of weariness and weakness, drawing hope and renewal from His divine power as expressed in Isaiah 40:29-31.

    Good morning, Church family! Have you ever felt so tired, so worn out, that you thought you couldn't possibly take another step? I know I sure have. And I'm guessing, if we're all being honest here, that you've felt the same way too. I'm reminded of what C.S. Lewis once wrote: "God, who foresaw ...read more

  • Rolling Thunder PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,041 views

    This sermon explores the prophetic revelations in Ezekiel 38:1-23, encouraging believers to understand current events, prepare for future prophecies, and trust in God's promises.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather on this blessed day, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine unveiling. We are about to embark on a spiritual voyage through the prophetic landscapes of Ezekiel 38:1-23. This is not just a passage, but a prophetic ...read more

  • God Is In Control PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,737 views

    This sermon explores God's glory, guidance, and guarantee of victory in challenging circumstances, urging believers to trust in His deliverance and remain steadfast in faith.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing at the cusp of a message that promises to be a beacon of hope and a wellspring of encouragement. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's prepare our hearts to receive from His Word, to glean from the rich tapestry of ...read more

  • Sanctified In The Truth

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    While no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him, it’s also clear that Christianity does not require a "leap of faith" to believe.

    Sanctified by the Truth TCF Sermon March 5, 2006 In what some commentators call His high priestly prayer, in John chapter 17, Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for us. One of the things he prayed was: John 17:17 (NIV) Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth Jesus asked our Heavenly ...read more

  • A Church That Heals - Pt 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,519 views

    A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life.

    A Church that Heals - pt 2 Thesis: A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life. Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-5: 14, 15: 1If you have any encouragement from being united with ...read more

  • The End

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    There are three things we need to do to be ready for “The End” 1. Don’t fear! 2. Have hope! 3. See Jesus!

    Outline for Sermon: “The End!” Open with video 2012 clip which fades out on sound then I go up. Introduction: Today we are going to start with the end in mind! In Nov. there is another end time’s movie coming off the press in Hollywood. It is called 2012 and you just saw a clip from it. Just ...read more

  • Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017
     | 5,520 views

    What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

    Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

  • Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,788 views

    Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

    Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

  • Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 54,763 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

  • "Confidence And Steadfastness” Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    A look at issues of confidence and stadfastnes in the life of a believer

    March 9, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 6:13-20 “Confidence and Steadfastness” 13When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15And so ...read more

  • Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

    "Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

  • Mapping Fault Lines In America - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 359 ratings
     | 64,593 views

    Who is to blame?: CORRUPT POLITICIANS, COMPROMISING PREACHERS, COMPLACEMENT PEOPLE. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

    Mapping Fault Lines in America Micah 3:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaultLines.html I love America, and make no apology for doing so. I enjoy her freedoms, especially in being free to worship the true and living God. I would like to continue living here if at all possible. I still ...read more

  • Handles For The Hard Times (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Fifth, and last sermon in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

    Handles for the Hard Times (Part 5) TEXT: Heb 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION · This is last in a series of 5 sermons on “Handling the Hard Times” · Have provided 7 handles to hold on to when the difficulties come & many of those handles have to do with the perspective we have, or the way we look at the ...read more