Sermons on Prerequisite:

Tips For Teachers

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever considered what are some of the essential characteristics of a Godly teacher? Too many teachers are interested in teaching others before they educate themselves.

1. Have you ever considered what are some of the essential characteristics of a Godly teacher? Too many teachers are interested in teaching others before they educate themselves. Paul writes, "You who teach others, do you not teach yourself?" Failure of teachers to grow in Christ remains the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principles Of Apostolic Revival!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on Jun 4, 2001

One of my best sermons on Revival in the true living church of Jesus Christ.

- Several years ago my Pastor preached a message entitled, “ A World in Trouble Needs a Church in Revival”, although very true; I say to you tonight that a “Church in Revival Needs a World in Trouble”!!! - I also say that this Revival Church needs to be ready for this Troublesome World!! We need ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sings Of A Believer

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 19, 2006

The world has a misconception about what a true believer really is. This message shows us that a beliver is more than someone who just goes to church.

THE SIGNS OF A BELIEVER MARK 16:16-18 Sign: a mark, indication, or characteristic Believer: one in agreement, persuaded, convinced, of confident in something or someone We have a misconception about believers - one who comes to church - one who can quote scripture - one who knows what to say/ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Purity Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

God has placed as a priority for a life of victory the requirement ot live a holy and pure life.

THE PRIORITY OF PURITY THEME: Victory = a pure life which is itself an act of worship. This means that our victorious life can be attributed to God and Him alone. That is why there must be salvation for sinners and cleansing for the Christian. Therefore, purity, or personal holiness, is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Truth

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

The world cultures pretend to have something better to offer but the real truth can only be found in Jesus Christ and the Word of God

Introduction: Psalm 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. Some commentaries believe that Daniel wrote Psalm 119. Being instructed by God, he was found to have more knowledge than any of the Chaldeans, and his wisdom soon appeared to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies

What the Bible Says About... The church - part 2 #1. The Kingdom/the church A. The prophecy of the church 1. The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies. 2. Isaiah 2:1-5; Joel 2:28-3:2; and Micah 4:1-3 name the city of Jerusalem as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The word of God is the anchor to our faith.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 1 Romans 10:17 -So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.2 Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Psalm 1:1-3 His Delight John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: The Weatherman.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Walls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 14th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#14] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE WALLS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Nehemiah 2:1-4, Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Desperate Are You?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 22, 2018

God is looking for people who are desperate for His move. He is looking for risk takers who are ready to say, “if I perish I perish” just like Esther. God is looking for people with unshakable faith who are ready to move out of their comfort Zone.

Esther 4 vs 16 say: “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so, will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Enough Resting Place For God

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 3, 2023

Though Abraham's tent appeared small on the outside, but his heart was a big enough place to host God and become a resting place for God.

In Genesis 18, God came and rested in Abraham's tent. Physically, it was merely a tent, but spiritually, Abraham's heart could be a big enough palace or mansion for God to rest in. God took rest in Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s heart was a big enough place to host God and serve as a resting ...read more

Blameless Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Aug 22, 2002

Are you a believer or do you just "believe"

God’s word for this evening is quite possibly one of the most well known bible verses in America today. It seems as though both churched and un-churched people alike are familiar with it and this evening we are going to take a closer look at it and hopefully deal with some of the mislead ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Words To Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 4, 2005

"Thy Sins Are Forgiven"...excellent sermon material by Jon Daniels lends itself to a very visual sermon, whether using the free Powerpoint at our website or not.

4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Words.html 4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Can four words really change your life? Sure they can! Examples: I’m sorry, it’s cancer. Yes, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist