Sermons on Pointing Finger At God:

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 17, 2009

The prophet Zephaniah points us to the meaning of spiritual renewal

Today I want to begin with a question. How long has it been since you have felt God nudging you to follow him more closely? Some of you may have committed your life to Christ many years ago and you haven’t thought much about it since. Others may be struggling right now with the question of how to ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 16, 2003

An easy to remember alphabet list of helpful pray points.

Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts Praying at all times in the Spirit. And with this in mind be on the alert with all prayer and petition for all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The following is a helpful list of points to pray for other believers. May the Lord help you use these on a regular basis to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Sin?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To point out what happens and why individuals sin.

DATE WHY DO WE SIN? Genesis 3:1-14. Ge 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Ge 3:2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

An appeal for tithing as a legitimate starting point for financial giving.

After we finish this series we’re going to have a series about what coffee should be served in a church building, the direction your feet should be pointing when you’re buried, and whether or not you should drive an SUV on Sunday. Just kidding! Those are things that really just have no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's My Everything

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

Jesus came to minister to us in every point of need.

HE’S MY EVERYTHING Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. If I asked you, Who or What is Jesus to You?, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcome!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014

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Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2014

The whole Old testament was pointing to one person! Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now we are in the New Testament. I hope that you gained some insights from our study of The Story through the Old Testament! • Today we begin our New Testament journey through The Story with the birth of THE King! • The birth of Jesus was predicted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph In Potiphar's House (With Practical Application Section)

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 18, 2007

This is an exposition of Genesis 39 with a practical application for each point

JOSEPH IN POTIPHAR’S HOUSE Text: Genesis 39:1-23 W. Max Alderman Providentially, the Lord continues to work in the life of Joseph. He is “brought down” to Egypt. The previous lesson offered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

How the Old Testament tabernacle points ahead to Jesus.

ENGAGE This morning I’m going to preach about a shadow. We’re all familiar with shadows, right? We know that a shadow has no independent substance or existence in itself. And although you can see a shadow, you can’t feel it or hear it or smell it or taste it. So in a sense I suppose a shadow is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Illumination

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014

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Spiritual Illumination John 16:13; I Cor. 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpiritualIllumination.html I can speak to ears, but only God can speak to hearts! That's supernatural revelation...the Spirit of God opening our eyes to the truths beyond our intellect. Now, spiritual illumination... 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 4:18-21, 1 Peter 1:7-9, Romans 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Passover: An Exposition Of Exodus 12:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2020

The first Passover points the way to a greater second Passover.

The First Passover: An Exposition of Exodus 12:1-14 The Passover is a special day for the Jewish people. Even secular Jews celebrate it. It serves a purpose similar to Independence Day in the US or Cinco de Mayo in Latin and South America. The Children of Israel had served as slaves in Egypt for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Grand Finale

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

An eight-point message on the importance and relevance of Jesus’ ascension.

INTRO: An American tourist was visiting England on his summer vacation. -As the 4th of July approached, he wondered how the British would celebrate America’s Independence Day. -So, he asked one of his tour guides: Does England have a 4th of July? (2X) -You can imagine the tour guide’s sarcastic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water 2 Wine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2012

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Water2Wine John 2:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/water2wine.html vv. 1-2 A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions of the human experience. I’ve performed scores of weddings...including for many of you sitting here today! When I asked Kimberly’s dad for her hand in marriage he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist