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Purpose #3 Grow Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

Dealing with difficulties

Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic

How Far Is Too Far?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003

Can someone go so far that God can’t redeem them? What can we learn from King Manasseh?

How far is too far? How much sinning is too much sinning? How bad is too bad for someone to be and to lose hope of a future with God? How late is too late to come to oneself and reconcile with God? How simply disgusting and awful is it possible to be and turn to God? Christians are sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-12, 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Gusto And Hungry Bears

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003

Go for the gusto. Seek happiness. Watch out for hungry bears.

Of Gusto and Hungry Bears You only go around once in life, so you’ve got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of you may remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto? In the dictionary, it is defined as "hearty or keen enjoyment." And according to that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007

Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Grass Is Always Greener (On The Other Side Of The Sea)

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Feb 4, 2008

God rescued the Israelites through a series of miracles- but when the going got tough, the Israelites always wanted to return to Egypt.  When our going gets tough, do we trust God to provide or do we long for the "good ol’ days" of Egypt?

The Grass is Always Greener (On the Other Side of the Sea) Exodus 15:22-16:9; 16:35; 17:1-7 I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but some people are just never happy! No matter what you do – it’s just not right. These people can always find something to complain about! When I waited tables, I was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008

God takes the initiative to invite us to connect with Him. Many are too preoccupied with things, too busy making a living, and too caught up by other loves, to be able to make a wise choice.

Someone said (in verse 15), "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the Kingdom of God." To be eating at the feast in God’s Kingdom is a blessing. - God wants us to fellowship with Him. He wants us to come back into His Kingdom. - God is inviting us today, and Jesus wants the people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Common Men With An Uncommon Opportunity

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

God’s looking for common, ordinary people to do an uncommon thing through them.

Common Men with an Uncommon Opportunity… Matt. 4:18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaping Ourselves For Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

God has shaped each one of us for ministry. It is important for us to understand our shape and use it for God’s glory

Shaping ourselves for ministry Are you SHAPEd for ministry? Adapted from an article by Rick Warren (Author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church”) S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym Rick Warren developed years ago to explain the five elements that determine what a person’s ministry should be. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 I've Never Been The Same Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To share my witness with the congregation.

Today we begin a new series titled Good News for Living in a Bad News World. It seems that the majority of the headlines in the media these days is related to bad news. We hear about the devastating effects of hurricanes in the Caribbean, countries at war, suicide bombers, shootings at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Water And War In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2008

The once smitten ROCK at Horeb & the ROD of God in Moses hands held high at Amalek. Hollyweird, CA can’t touch this kind of drama! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Water and War in the Wilderness Exodus 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterWar.html The leader is responsible for the followers to some degree. True, each one has personal responsibility, but ultimately someone must be held responsible and accountable. Also, he is responsible for their care ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us As Our Peace - Revive Us Part 7 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 7 Yahweh Shalom Judges 6:24 Stress related illnesses and disorders are growing exponentially throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and address blood pressure problems. Millions of people are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:19-24

Denomination: *other

There's Room For Everybody!

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

"When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and

Wind and Fire - the two elements of Pentecost - and a dynamic duo they are! In my naivety I had thought until recently that these two elements were natural opposites that cancelled each other out, such as when you blow on a birthday candle and the wind puts the fire out. And then we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 25, 2009

I believe that most Christians are in the middle of where they can be in God. They don’t want to go too far for fear of what God might expect out of them. I believe that we need to break out from the middle and start heading to the lead of the pack.

Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack Isaiah 55:6-13 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God