Sermons on Peers:

You Never Know Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2007

This is the fifth in my CSI series and the first of the New Testament, looks at the death of Stephen and what we can learn from it.

It would appear that he had every thing going for him. He was one of the leaders of the early church. He was a person of influence and integrity and he had the respect and honour of his colleagues and peers. Think about it, how would you like to be described as “a person full of faith and the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Problem Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 18, 2007

Faithfulness is a quality we aspire to, yet there are serious road blocks on the way. How can we overcome those barriers to this essential quality of character?

Sermon for CATM – November 18, 2007 – The Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Galatians 5:13-25 I went for a walk the other day in the crisp autumn air to clear my head and to prepare to work on today’s message. Do you ever do that? Nobody else around you, or at least nobody there to judge your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Provides For Every Need Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

God’s power and provisions are superabundant for those who trust and obey.

Scripture Introduction Only one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded by all four evangelists — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God chose to describe the person and work of his Son from four different angles, four perspectives. Each author brings a unique point of view to his account as each writes for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 6:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If There Is No Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 22, 2008

If there is no resurrection from the dead then what? 1- Then preaching is useless 2- Then faith is futile 3- Then sin controls 4- Then Christ is dead

INTRO.- No gas means no driving or less driving. "The average national price of a gallon of gas hit an all-time record high of $3.28 this week. Meaning that wherever you’re going this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car." Letterman said, "Gas prices, aren’t they crazy? It’s so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 28, 2008

Consider Joseph of Arimathea pre-resurrection story to inspire our post-resurrection faith.

Resurrection faith 57As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Picture This! Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Jesus used money and things to illustrate a spiritual point because everyone understands money. So if the kingdom of heaven is so valuable, why doesn’t everybody do everything they can to be a part of it? I think it’s because value is often in the eye o

I have always been a car nut. When I was fourteen I asked my dad if he was going to buy me a car when I turned 16. He told me that if I wanted a car, I had better start saving for one. So I did. I worked hard all summer helping to paint houses and stuck every penny I could into a savings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2007

1. The Word dwells with us. 2. The Word is the glory of God. 3. The Word shares his glory with us.

The Glory John 1:1-14 Leonard Slatkin, music director of the National Symphony Orchestra, was asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if one of the world’s great violinists performed incognito before a traveling rush-hour audience of over 1,000 people?” “Let’s assume,” Slatkin said, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jun 3, 2007

Jesus Teaches in Parables and Contrasts about the Pharisee and the Publican

(Luke 18:9-14) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican." Through the New Testament Jesus taught in parables. A parable is a story that teaches a truth or moral. And, one of His methods of teaching a parable was to use contrasts. When we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Negotiating With God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Legend Of The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

This fictional narrative imagines what that first Christmas might actually have looked like through the eyes of the Little Drummer Boy.

The following is a work of fiction. Please feel free to use it in a spoken inspirational context (i.e., as a Reading or Meditation presented orally at Christmastime.) Please do not reproduce or republish by email or on the web without the author’s permission. (c) 2003 J. K. Twitchell The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Luke 21:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Heirs Of Heaven Make Good Samaritans

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Jul 20, 2010

Christ gave the story of the Good Samaritan to expose our failure to show mercy to one and all. Christ is the true Good Samaritan, showing mercy to us all.

Yesterday the New York Daily News had an article titled “Little Duckling has Guardian Angel as Good Samaritan Rescues it at New York Botanical Garden.” It’s about a New Yorker, who saw a little duckling and wanted to save it from predators. So she scooped it up, took it home, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Fathers Bearing Arks

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2010

It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Vision Nehemiah 2:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Vision.html It is the #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Leaders understand ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Segun Omole on Aug 19, 2010

The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the b

Amazing Grace Text: Hosea 1: 1-3:5 The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the bible ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering 9/12

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 10, 2010

We’ve returned to the 9/10 mentality, but God wants us to go back to 9/12 and how we woke up different that day. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Remembering 9/12 Psalm 46 Free PowerPoint and more at- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Remembering912.html Yesterday was 9/11, and today is 9/12. This weekend we remembered 9/11 for the 9th time, as we should. But I believe God wants us to remember 9/12, and how we woke up different that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist