Sermons on Pondering:

12 Disciples - James Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study on the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – James – Monday 16th October 06 James is the 3rd disciple mentioned in Matthew 10:3 The name ‘James’ is the English equivalent of the Greek ‘Jacobus’ meaning ‘supplanter’ 2 others called James. The Lords brother Gal 1:19, and the son of Alphaeus Matthew 10:3 1. Occupation. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Different Shades Of Brown. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008

Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

Revelation, Part 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 31 Revelation 16:12-21 Introduction Last week, we discussed the first five bowl judgments Remember that God was now carrying out his judgment not to bring repentance, but to show the Earth his wrath during this time and to punish those who turned away from him (breaking the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When There Is Delay

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 14, 2008

HOW TO MANAGE DELAYS

WHEN THERE IS DELAY, WHERE IS GOD? Pray these Prayers First: • Every power reinforcing frustration in my life be arrested now in Jesus name. • You fountain of disappointment in my life dry up now in Jesus name. • Every filled-up vessel of redundancy in my life shatter now by fire in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Promise For Everyday

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

A reminder that God promises strength for each day

A Promise for Everyday Deuteronomy 33:25 Tonight for a little while I would like us to ponder the promise in the text WHAT THIS PROMISE IS NOT. 1. It has no direct relation to the past — no power of retrieval and recovery. The past is the past and there is nothing you can do to change ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Protagonist And The Antagonist

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus setting the Pharisees straight and shutting down their argumentative spirit.

The Protagonist and the Antagonist Luke 14:1-6 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jesus was literally on display in midst of the Pharisees in home of one of their rulers. This was the primary group who would want to catch Jesus in some form of a compromise. So let’s look at our passage and see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No One Else Like Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 17, 2007

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE JESUS! In Hank Ketcham’s comic strip "Dennis the Menace," Dennis asks his father, "Why can’t Christmas ever go into overtime?" It’s a good question. It’s a great idea! Many different dates have been observed as the birthday of J

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE JESUS! In Hank Ketcham’s comic strip "Dennis the Menace," Dennis asks his father, "Why can’t Christmas ever go into overtime?" It’s a good question. It’s a great idea! Many different dates have been observed as the birthday of Jesus. January 2 was the first we know about. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-34

Pen Pals Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 20, 2007

The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP.

Pen Pals – by William K. Akehurst Harford Sr Worship Center, Bel Air, MD Psalm 5:1-3 Pen Pals The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP. Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Reflections As A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Feb 15, 2007

A wise approach to Leading in the 21ST century

MY REFLECTIONS AS A LEADER BISHOP DAVID IBELEME 2 Cor. 13:5 To Reflect - To turn or throw back as rays of light, heat or sound. - To think carefully or ponder - To be mirrored as to give back an image  Reflection is a major key to adult learning – Jam. 1:22ff; 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Off Dead Center

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

The nation of Israel was like many of us, kind of stuck. But there are ways we can get out of this rut, and move on to greater effectiveness.

Passage: 1 Samuel 7:2-11 Intro: It’s amazing when an event that took place more than 3000 years ago is so relevant to us. 1. for over 3 centuries, the people of Israel had turned their backs on God. 2. they had suffered terribly, but hadn’t put their condition together with their behavior. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 19, 2007

What to watch out for if we are to continue to rejoice in the Lord

Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Title: Rejoice in the Lord. Introduction “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same thing to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” (v1) Point to ponder: What is to be the believers safeguard in good times and bad? To always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devoted To The Word Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Becoming a community that is used by God.

Title: Traits of a History Making Community Text: Acts 2: 42- 47 42 And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004

We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

#1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evidence That Demands A Decision - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Death is not annihilation...it’s separation [unto somewhere else]. ’The Resurrection of the Dead’, and 4 proofs that Jesus rose again, and how that affects man’s afterlife. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Great Joy For All People

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Dec 17, 2005

This sermon should help the listeners to understand the "Good News" and experience the "GREAT JOY" God offers to all people.

Good News, Great Joy for All People – by Larry La Douceur Introduction Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. I stand in awe of God and the perfection of His ways and thoughts. The story of how the Messiah came into the world and how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ