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Pardon Me

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2007

Consider the simple and powerful truths of God’s PENALTY, God’s PAYMENT, God’s PLEA, God’s PROMISE, and God’s PARDON. But the pardon must be accepted or it is void. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Pardon Me http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PardonMe.html Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. A man on death row, sweating it out, hoping, praying and waiting for a word of pardon from the governor’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When Life Goes Amok?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2010

In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact that God is in his temple and the storyh is not yet complete.

Title: Where Is God When Life Goes Amok? Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4 Thesis: In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact the God is in his temple and the story is not yet complete. Introduction A cyclorama is a panoramic painting on the inside of a cylindrical platform, designed to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Have One Without The Other! (A Sermon On The Book Of Amos)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

People says to me, "Dave, as a Christian I am not interested in politics", and I can say to them in all honesty, "neither am I". ...

I sorta promised someone in the parish that I’d choose a more cheery passage next time I preached. “Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden” was suggested - a message of encouragement and hope. This is not that sermon. Inspired by our set lectionary readings, for better or worse, I have ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Right Way To Judge Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus, here in the Sermon on the Mount, deals with two different extremes of the problem of human judgment. The first extreme is a harsh, critical spirit. The second extreme is permissiveness. Tonight, we want to take a look at both of these extremes, and

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount part 16 The right way to Judge Pm Service February 15th 2009 Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction About twenty-four years ago, a congregation in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Help - Pt. 2 - The Help Place Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 28, 2010

It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

HELP! Pt. 2 – The Help Place I. Introduction – VIDEO ROLLIN Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay It Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2013

Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs 19 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 14, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nineteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nineteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter nineteen: On Life and Conduct 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. Proverbs 19:1 (NASB) A blameless life is far more valuable than wealth, but most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Worthy Of Your Calling 2thessalonians 3: 6-15 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Part 3 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Walk Worthy of Your Calling 2Thessalonians 3: 6-15 “6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Control Of My Temper

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 25, 2014

HOW TO LET THE LORD HELP US CONTROL OUR TEMPER

GAINING CONTROL OF MY TEMPER + The average man loses his temper 3 times a week ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 4 - No More White Flags! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 23, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Thru The Nothings Pt. 4 - No More White Flags It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You watch them take large percentages out of your check each month. So as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift (Present) Of God's Presence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

God is present in our joy, our despair, and in our hope.

As I and many of you are trekking through the Bible in our daily Bible reading, toward the end of February, one of our reading assignments was Psalm 42. I want to spend a little time in that Psalm today as we talk about the present of God’s presence. There is said to be a strange plant in South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ego Part 4: Edging God Out Through Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

One of the ways we Edge God out is when when we ignore the fear of the Lord and fall prey to fear of men. How does fear impact our relationship with God? What is the antidote?

EGO _ Edging God Out through Fear There is a reality show on TV called the Fear Factor. The participants are challenged to conquer their fears across many things and then one person wins a good amount of money. The “activities” include, staying in closed spaces, being with disgusting creepy crawly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-30, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recalulating Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2018

This sermon is based on the words of Jesus in Mark 1 "repent" and is part of a sermon series based on the "Case For Christ" book. Evidence and message. Some quotes from sermon by Ken Klaas and Keep on Believing

In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2018 Text: Mark 1:14 Epiphany III Redeemer Recalculating Jesus? Who is Jesus? That is the question that must be answered if you have heard his name. Who is Jesus? That was the question in the first century when he lived. It is still valid today. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Ebenezer Stone

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2017

This sermon is about Jesus as our Ebenezer stone and what it means, along with discussing the importance of Samuel's statement, "Thus far the Lord has helped."

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 Whenever we hear the name, Ebenezer, our minds automatically go to Christmas and Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there is another Ebenezer, one that is far more famous, but far less known. It’s also not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Change Your Mind!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 5, 2020

God through the Apostle Paul tells us to be more like-minded, humble minded, and Christ-minded. We are the body of Christ, even when separated physically through COVID-19.

(Sermon on video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDt2MeTF2M8&list=PLiDGyLnX22byqvMzzu_Fn3RdMdZrOTPUO&index=3&t=11s) Philippians 2:1-11 Change your Mind! Good morning church! At the end of today’s message, I’ll take Communion, as we would if we were gathered physically together on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Romans 12:10, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Baptist