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The Jesus Parade

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2013

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The Jesus Parade John 12:12-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/jesusparade.html Jesus is now on His way to Jerusalem to present Himself as the Passover Lamb. He knows what lies ahead for Him. People are converging on Jerusalem from all directions, 2-3 million of them perhaps. Imagine the crowded ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Syndrome

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

Location do not play a big factor when It comes to God blessing you.

THE VALLEY SYNDROME Deu 11:8 Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go to possess it; Deu 11:9 And that ye may prolong your days in the land, which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-11

Denomination: Apostolic

No Rest For The Weary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2018

"There remains a Sabbath rest for the People of God."

No Rest for the Weary Mark 6:30-33 The disciples had just returned from their first mission trip without Jesus. They had gone to many Jewish villages and proclaimed that men should repent and believe the Gospel of the Kingdom. From what we can read from the other gospels, things went pretty well. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:30-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Finding God's Strength" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

Like many of the teachings of Jesus, the words He spoke did not really go along with the popular views of the day. Listen again to what he said…blessed are the meek…they will inherit the earth. This is certainly not the teaching that is found in the business world today.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Everyone seems to believe that wealth will make them happy. In this passage we read of a man who had it all yet he walked away from God because he had so much.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

From Problems To Greatness And Remaining Very Great

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 3, 2011

This sermon tells us how we can move from problems to greatness and remaining very great

Introduction: It is a good thing to desire to be great and to wax very great. It must be realized however that the road to greatness is not always an easy one and remaining there is a bigger challenge. How we move from problem to greatness and remaining very great shall be the object of today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hollow Hosannas

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2010

Hosanna! For some these shouts of praise were true expressions of worship; for others they were hollow hosannas – hollow hosannas which were empty words that outwardly appeared beautiful but lacked substance. Is the praise we offer only hollow hosannas?

Hollow Hosannas Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction: On the Sunday before His crucifixion Christ entered the city of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey while a multitude of people “went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Once And For All

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

God, in Christ Jesus, removed all the distinctions of the temple by becoming sin for all and giving His own righteousness to all.

Isaiah 64:1-10 1- “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, 2- s [when] the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, [that] the nations may tremble ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Refuse To Stay Here

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Encourage others to reach for the greater place in God.

I Refuse To Stay Here Elijah was greatly used of the Lord in his generation, but his day came when it was time to pass the baton to a new generation. We learn about a young man named Elisha. He was hungry for all God could give him. He wanted the Lord and His power in his life and he was willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the worl

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mephibosheth

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE KINDNESS OF DAVID TO MEPHIBOSHETH, THE SON OF JONATHON.

HFL MAY 15, 2011 2 SAMUEL 9:1-4 1David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They called him to appear before David, and the king said to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving That Transforms

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012

Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Josiah

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 23, 2012

Josiah turned back to God

2Ch 34:31 And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book. 2Ch 34:32 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Has grace become common?

How many of us have this same experience with the beauty of grace. God graciously gives us freedom from the bondage of sin. It’s grace that is beyond human description. But God continues to pour upon our salvation gifts like Scripture, prayer, the church, our families, friends, jobs, and ...read more