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Selective Memory Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2003

We use selective memory either to remember only pleasant things (denial) or only negative things (pessimism). God’s memory is an occasion of grace, for which we can be grateful.

The longer we live, the more there is to remember. And yet the more we remember, the more we forget as well. Isn’t that ironic? The longer we live, the more there is to remember. And yet the more we remember, the more we forget as well. That could be due to several things. That could be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 10th Sermon--The Fire: It Purifies, Energizes, and Spreads!

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 3 [the fire!] Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Meticulously we continue for a purpose…this is so imp’t to our church! We’ve looked at the Price for Pentecost, in great detail, because we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Oct 8, 2004

Like the parable of the Good Samaritan we need not only treat others as we would like to be treated but we need to treat others as if you were others.

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Today I want to share a story that talks about a very dangerous and treacherous road between Jerusalem and Jericho. It was notorious during biblical times for being dangerous to travelers. Jerusalem was on a hill that measured nearly 2,300 feet above ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prevenient Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 2, 2005

This is a clergy talk I give for Men’s Walks to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preach on Prevenient Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Prevenient Grace Jeremiah 1:4-5 “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” “I should have called it Something you somehow haven’t to deserve,” [--Robert Frost, “The Death of the Hired Man,” lines 118-121] This conversation between husband Warren and wife ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Punishment, Peace Passion

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

“The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.

“How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-11, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Of The Memorial

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001

Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introducing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 4, 2007

John 1 describes three ways in which Jesus was introduced to the world. Now it is our turn.

The Pastor/Spouse retreat Sue and I attended last week was an incredibly rich time. We got to hear a wonderful speaker and learned to know 50 other pastors and spouses a little better. I want to tell you what happened on Monday night as we heard stories about what God is doing in other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistak

Don’t Look Back; Luke 9:62 Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistakes. I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Crown Him Lord Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007

In our text, Jesus is described in various ways: 1- He is the Savior 2- He is the creator 3- He is the Head man

INTRO.- ILL.- It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of the jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Bold Hospitality Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 27, 2008

In our series on Stewardship we focused on many issues, one of them being hospitality and its role in the life of the church. God is a hospitable God and in our imitation of him it makes logical sense to include hospitality in our personal ministries.

BOLD HOSPITALITY As we conclude our series on Stewardship we want to look at one final aspect of managing the good gifts God has given to us. Hospitality is an important part of ministering to others with what we have. If you watch Corner Gas, Canada’s only homegrown successful sit-com, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Good News Shoes

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 8, 2008

As we strap on our good news shoes, we follow after Jesus Christ, our Lord, where He will take us. As we follow Him we tread out, we live out, and we walk out, the Gospel of Peace in palpable ways.

Good News Shoes, Romans 10:5-15 Introduction One of the most beautiful of all Christmas stories was told by the American poet, Edwin Markham, about a cobbler, a godly man who made shoes in the old days. One night the cobbler dreamed that the next day Jesus was coming to visit him. The dream seemed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

A Different Gospel Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011

1- A different gospel is no gospel at all 2- A different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel 3- A different gospel will bring on condemnation

INTRO.- Who said "Variety is the spice of life"? William Cowper, who was an English poet. Since variety is the spice of life, something different is good, CORRECT? Not necessarily. It depends on what you’re talking about. ILL.- Something different was not necessarily a thing that my daddy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ