Sermons on Our Eternal Destiny:

The Silent Minion Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Like a good butler Minions are sometimes silent. Although there are no words recorded for Jesus' earthly father the impact he had was incredible

He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas and so he’s remembered. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Just Do It

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 22, 2000

You can do it in the Name of Jesus...

JUST DO IT 1 SAMUEL 17 HERE’S A STORY OF A GUY THAT WAS YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING, LIKE ME, THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF SHEEP. HIS NAME WAS DAVID. HE LIVED IN A LAND THAT WAS CLOSE TO GIANTS. AMONG THESE TALL PEOPLE, LIKE ME EXCEPT ONLY LIKE FIVE FEET TALLER, WAS A GIANT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miraculous Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is an overview of the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, examining their origin, purpose and activity in the infant Church.

The New Testament records that Jesus and members of the early Church performed miraculous works. These miraculous deeds produce awe and wonder in us as we read of them. These miracles also produce questions within us, such as: How were they performed? Why were they performed? Did all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen - What A Waste? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Although Stephen’s life seems to be wasted from an earthly perspective at least, his martyrdom has long term ramifications for the growth of the church. From this point on the gospel begins to spread.

You’ll gather from the title of this sermon that one question that arises from this passage is, why did God let all this happen? Why allow someone as gifted as Stephen to be wasted like that? I guess it’s the sort of question that we often ask when something like this happens. We asked it 15 years ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Heals The Lame Man At Bethesada Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

Eighth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

Miracle # 8 “Jesus Heals the Lame Man At Bethesada” John 5:1-18 It must be pointed out that all of the healing miracles of Jesus do not fit into a neat pattern. In the last miracle we examined (Luke 5:18-26), the friends of an invalid broke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18, John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

War Against Anxiety Demons

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 14, 2004

Any concern too small to be turned into prayer is too small to be made into a burden, so worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its strength.

Palm 37:8: “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.” This is simply saying, “Don’t let your anxiety drive you to a point where you will sin against God.” Proverbs 12:25: “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.” This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

How You Can Know The Bible Is The Word Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2 of this intriguing look at the Scientific, Historical, Archaeological, Scriptural, and Practical Proofs...

HOW I KNOW THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, PART II “Questions People Ask” Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Miracles of origination/preservation/circulation…….external evidence Now the internal evidence……….. 1. Scientific ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Can A Donkey Teach A Jackass?

Contributed by James Groce on Feb 20, 2002

What an amazing and terrifying thought! To deliberately and purposefully oppose the will of God is to make God your adversary.

--------------------------------------- 21 So Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab. 22 Then God’s anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the way to oppose him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was God On 9-11

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 25, 2002

A look at the Providence of God in the face of personal and National Tragedy.

Where Was God On 9-11-01? "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mat 27:46) {To introduce the message have one of your best Country Music singers sing Alan Jackson’s song, “Where Were You”. Or play the song while projecting images of the Disaster on a screen using PowerPoint. Images are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise While On The Way Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Compromise has deadly results. Here are three lessons each believer needs to remember when tempted to compromise their faith.

For the last several weeks, I have been preaching out of Joshua a series of messages on “Receiving Your Inheritance.” During this series of messages, God has given me several positive ones, such as “Pulling Down Strongholds” and “The Faithfulness of God”. However there are several messages that I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Is Stronger Than Death Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 1 of 15

MOSES THE SERVANT OF GOD Moses led a colorful, controversial and commended life. He was The Prince of Egypt, the Giver of the Law (John 1:17), and God’s Faithful Servant (Heb 3:2, 5). A man more humble than anyone else (Num 12:3), he spoke to God face to face, as a man speaking with his friend (Ex ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

"What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not A Game

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

The coming of the Lord is soon. We must make sure that we are ready!

On October the 30th 1938 a radio network music program was suddenly interrupted and it was a breaking news flash saying that strange activity was being observed on the planet Mars. The music program then continued for a while longer until there was another interruption and more breaking news ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

How can a church be revived back to life

The CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD – 2 Revelation 3:1-6 PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6