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Contend Pt. 1 What Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

We cannot just be a church that simply says we believe, we need to be ready to share what and why we believe it!

March 10, 2013 LOVE DOES. contend pt. 1 WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? Good morning! Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013

A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace.

November 18, 2012 Grace Happens - Part 2 This week they announced the Major League Baseball awards for best rookies, pitchers, hitters and managers. How do you know which hitter is the best? Is it how many home runs, runs batted in, or batting average? Or maybe they will use their ~ on base % ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

291 - Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

Heart examination.

Illustrate Humor: Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, ¡§Herman, if it were not for my money, we wouldn¡¦t be here.¡¨ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Conquer Unbelief

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009

Unbelief is one of the greatest hinderances to the Christian life and in some capacity it is the root of nearly every sin - learn how to practically crush every aspect of unbelief in your life and ministry.

Unbelief Malcolm Mugridge - "Our 20th century, far from being notable for scientific skepticism, is one of the most credulous in all of history. It is not that people believe in nothing, which would be bad enough, but that they believe in anything, which is really terrible.” 
 Defined - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "L" Word Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The third message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:27-30 explores Jesus' thoughts on lust.

Introduction As a church one of our values is a commitment to Strong Spiritual Families… We desire to encourage & equip marriages & families to grow together spiritually. Anytime we explore a passage like the one before us we must begin with God’s Ideal… I. Subject is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Convenience Truth

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 29, 2019

The American church is in trouble! We have chosen consumerism and convenience over service. We must be challenged to follow Jesus at all costs.

1. Video clip of New US Citizens https://youtu.be/0pvonsToYA0 a. Becoming a Christian reminds me of the excitement with becoming a US Citizen b. BUT, something happens along the way and the “new” wears off. 2. What do these slides have in common? [Convenience Slides a. 7-11 b. Garage Door ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2019

Sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT. Galatians 6:1-16. ‘If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,’ said Paul towards the end of the previous chapter (Galatians 5:25). The Greek word translated here as ‘walk’ speaks of our deliberately ‘getting in line with’ the Holy Spirit’s leading in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love Sundays Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best day of our week! It’s a day to honor God for what He has done for you the other 6 days of

Video: I love Sundays because it makes for better Mondays I Love Sundays, Part 3 Sermon: Because they make better Mondays! Thesis: Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Isaiah 58:13-14, Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Be Content

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005

This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Asbestos Kids Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Can we ever do so much for people that we seal their loyalty or guarantee their fidelity?

Intro: 1. One of the roughest things about family, housework, repairs, red tape, and the serving the Lord is: You are never done. 2. Some things you do once in life: many of us saw Haley’s comet years back; we’re done. But some things are not this way. 3. People can often be like Peter: one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For Faithful Men Like Ebed Melech

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 28, 2006

A thanksgiving sermon

Thank God for faithful men like Ebed Melech Jeremiah 38 In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus says “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ideal Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009

Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 1, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt 1- Priorities (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Few weeks-Marriage Seminar-LYWBM-Mark Gungor A Solemn Promise Question: How many not married-hope-meet special one? How many are married? (trade in your spouse?) Key thought: To be fulfilled in life, you must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Created And Cherished

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2018

God cherishes what He created

How wonderful to hear a child reading Scripture that speaks of the wonder of God creating that child! Here’s what we’re going to learn today: God cherishes what He created. I was struck by three headlines this past week… • A false alarm warning of a nuclear missile strike in Hawaii sent people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist