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Always Worth It Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2006

The Spirit-led life is always worth the cost

Matthew 16:24-28 Always Worth It Woodlawn Baptist Church October 1, 2006 Introduction Display Bud Light billboard on the projector. Have you seen this billboard? This week as I was driving back to Denison from Sherman, it caught my attention. No, not because I was thirsty for a beer, but because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005

This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil And Mercy Seat Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 3, 2007

What is the significance of the Veil (curtain) separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies and Mercy Seat found inside the Holy of Holies?

The Veil Last time, in our examination of the Tabernacle as described in Hebrews 9, we began to the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes by the outer fence, the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself and then the curtain that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Overcoming A Judgmental Spirit”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure mete, it shall be measured to you again.

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder TEXT: ST MATTHEW 7:1-5 “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating His Death

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jun 25, 2007

Take a look into what exactly happened to this world at the death of the Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION Celebrating His Death Introduction: We are celebrating the Lord’s Supper today in our service: I would like to seek to grasp the heart today of why communion is important to God – and one of the two ordinances that He has left us to practice in the church. Paul, inspired by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Will Of God #2 - Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 20, 2008

The Bible clearly tells us what God’s Will is for our lives.

Knowing God’s Will Through The Scripture 20th January 2008 am Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. What is God’s will for us? As seen last week, God’s will differs from believer to believer. But here are four aspects in the will of God which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Seem Wrong

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008

What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Sinful Blindness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Dec 17, 2007

Everyone needs to see the condition of the sin or the sin will completely destroy the person. This sermon is a wake up call to those that have been blinded by the forces of this world.

SINFUL BLINDNESS THEME: DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM YOUR SINFUL ACTIONS TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 12:1-10 We are all shaped by others. As we come up against people in life we are shaped by their influence. This influence can be positive or negative. Maybe some of us have wondered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

The Practice Of Simplicity & Generosity Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007

In a culture of affluence we must practice simplicity and generosity if we are to love God first and draw closer to him.

Last week I said we suffer from a sickness in this country, it is the sickness of hurry, and we talked about the need to slow down, prioritize our time, and spend time being still before God. But there is a second sickness we have in this country, the sickness of affluence, riches, greed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Better

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 29, 2008

We want so many things in our life that are better. Nothing could get better than what God has to offer us.

It Is Better – 24th February 2008 pm Have you ever wanted to have something better? Maybe you’ve found yourselves asking for the following: • I want a better home • I want a better Job • I want a better car • I want a better holiday • I want a better life Here are some better things found in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Lord Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

So, what does the Lord want from us? Nothing. He’s done everything and continues to do much for us. God isn’t like that impossible boss or teacher; he’s a loving Father who graciously provided salvation for us. That knowledge will lead us to stop mutterin

Did you ever have a teacher or a boss for whom you just couldn’t seem to do anything right? I had an art teacher like that. Now I admit, art is not something that I especially excel at but I did always try my best. In spite of my efforts, this teacher never seemed to be satisfied with any of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Wr4th Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 3, 2008

Wrath is the fourth deadly sin that tempts us. By wrath, we are talking about God’s wrath or judgment but about our anger and what we do with it.

SE7EN: WR4TH June 1, 2008 Various Scriptures The fourth deadly sin that we will look at is wrath. Now if we remember the purpose here is to help us look at ourselves to understand ourselves and to seek God’s strength and forgiveness to change our character one decision at a time. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God