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Christmas Is Hope!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon explains the hope found in Jesus Christ.

If I asked you to define Christmas with one word (apart from the words Jesus and Christ), what word would you choose? Would you use peace, love, joy or some other word? There are a number of words we could use in describing Christmas; however, I want to focus on the word hope. Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith, I'm Here Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God is always with us whether we realize it or not.

*Open with skit* Have a man standing and looking at a piece of art work (Man 1), another man walks up (Man 2) and they stand next to each other for a moment. Man 2 - turns to the other man and says, “What do you think about this piece?” Man 1 - answers by completely bashing the piece of art as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are All Gifted

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Everyone has something to offer

If you have ever been around little kids enough it isn’t long before you sense this feeling of invincibility, this idea that they can do anything. Yea, sometimes kids are shy and it takes time to come out but eventually you see it. The late founder of an organization called Youth Specialties, Mike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

What makes the love of a mothe special? This message looks at what one mom was willing to do to demonstrate love to her child.

A Mother’s Love Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Opening: This is the day of the year when we celebrate our moms. Now of course we should do this much more often, and I encourage you to routinely express your gratitude to your mom for all the ways she demonstrates her love for you. And let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Really There? Am I Really Going To Make It?

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at Job’s faith?

How did your day start today? Did you jump out of bed enthusiastically ready to face what this new day held? Or did you rollover with a groan, reaching for the snooze button to silence the annoying sounds coming from your alarm clock? Was this one of those days where you just wanted to pull the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endless Energy And Boundless Strength

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009

A sermon on God’s power focused on Ephesians 1:19

Sermon for 2/22/2009 Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens exploded with what is the most visible indication of the power of nature that the modern world has ever seen. At 8:32 am the explosion ripped 1,300 feet off the mountain, with a force of 10 million tons of TNT, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating Controling Habits

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2008

PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLONG HABITS. THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US BREAK FREE

BEATING CONTROLLING HABITS GAL 5:1 2 PETER 2:19 INTRO- GAL 5:1- READ FROM THE BIBLE ILLUSTRATION- FROM MAX LUCADO CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Stephen: The Princely Prayer Acts 7:54-7:60 Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a man that modeled the Lord he so loved and served. He even modeled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Today many want to quit due to the various situations and trials facing your life. However, God has blessings for you that if you don’t quit you will see His promises for your life. Let this sermon minister to your heart to endure til the end!

Genesis 12:1-3 Covenant: A solemn promise, pledge or agreement (a vow) between two or more parties to carry out some action agreed upon or committed to. Genesis 17:5 Genesis 21:1-3 God wants your family to inherit the Abraham blessings. Blessed means “empowered to prosper” in every area of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Used By God

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

We often talk about wanting to be used by God but aren’t willing to discuss what we must be willing to do for that to happen.

Introduction: Do you think God can use you? As Christians we should have the confidence that God can use us, but often we don’t. Why? The simple answer is a lack of faith, but what does that mean? Jesus talked about faith moving mountains, but most of us don’t have any connection with that level ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 20, 2009

When religion replaces Christianity, the result is spiritual superiority

Parable 13 – The Pharisee and the Publican In our unit complex we have a gym which I religiously use six days a week  One of the pieces of equipment there is one of those treadmill walkers  It has all sorts of fancy programming, adjust the speed, incline, personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009

Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Love God: Love People

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

In a complicated world full of things tugging at our time, what matters most? If we believe the words of Jesus, it’s simple. Love God: Love People!

Good Morning Church! I’m so glad to see all of you here today. You bless my heart by being here and I know you especially bless the heart of God by your presence. Speaking of blessing the heart of God isn’t what God is doing in our church just awesome. And the great thing is, he has just begun ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Perspective

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006

Three reasons we can have a better perspective when in difficult times.

2 Corinthians 4:17 A New Perspective Woodlawn Baptist Church July 2002 Introduction A. During the course of the last several weeks, many of our messages have dealt with life’s problems and trials, the giants we face and how we are to deal with them. There has never been a time in history when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2007

75% in this parable didn’t truly get saved. Was the problem the Sower, the Seed, or the Soil? 25% did get saved, and we can see how! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sower.html Sow what? The Word of God! Sow when? All the time! Sow where? Everywhere…but hopefully on good ground! This parable answers the question, “Why doesn’t everybody get saved?” As tremendous as salvation is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist