Sermons on Present:

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In The Spirit Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 21, 2006

Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

Life As God Intended It To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Feb 11, 2005

Genesis 1:26-2:25 presents to us how God wants us to live as He intended it to be.

Introduction One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were finished with him. The scientist walked up and said, “God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you. We’re to the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life As God Intended It To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Feb 11, 2005

Genesis 1:26-2:25 presents to us how God wants us to live as He intended it to be.

Introduction Who needs the Instruction Manual? Completing Creation • Completing the Work of Creating (2:1–2) • Concluding that Creation is “very good” (1:31) • Consecrating (“set apart” or “made different”) the Sabbath, the Seventh Day Rest  Creation: The 7-Day Cycle of Work and Rest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007

Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of God In Type

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 9, 2006

A simple presentation of some of the ’types’ relating to the Word of God, which if applied will help us grow in our Christian life.

THE WORD OF GOD IN TYPE Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. I WATER TO WASH a. THE APPLICATION OF THE WORD I Peter 1:22 you have purified your souls in obeying the truth [NKJV] b. THE ABSOLUTION THROUGH THE WORD Ephesians 5:25 & 26 Christ loved the church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 13, 2004

Does our Christian life present the non Christian community with an example that causes them to decide in favor of becoming a Christian?

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 Title: “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That’s a pretty personal question, but one that every one of us ought to answer. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon for a communion service about seeking God’s bread in the present, not the past and feeding on Him through bread and wine.

“I am the bread of life” Jn 6:25 (6:25-40, 53-59) WBC 7/3/4pm “I AM” As we’re in a series on Jesus’ words- we need to be reminded that His use of ‘I am’ speaks volumes This is the first of 7 ‘I am expressions’ in Jn - 7 is significant in itself - But his use of ‘I am’ is as well. Here and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ways To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2004

Love her verbally, physically, patiently, attentively, gratefully, generously, honorably. Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation included.

7 Ways to Love Your Mother John 19:26-27 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7WaysLoveMother.html -------------------------------------- Mary witnessed the crucifixion from the foot ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, John 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Gift Will You Bring?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The Wise Men presented their gifts from worshipping hearts, with generous spirits, and thoughtful minds. What gift will you bring?

What Gift will You Bring? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. THE GIFTS THE WISE MEN OFFERED Lessons from the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 20, 2007

In the brief scope of just one verse, Romans 1:18, Paul presents several features that characterize the wrath of God.

Scripture Today, we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Romans at Romans 1:18. Romans 1:1-17 is essentially an introduction to Paul’s letter to the Romans, whereas Romans 1:18 begins the “body” of the letter. Several years ago I listened to an interview on the radio. I believe the man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

911: "Under The Shadow..." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 8, 2005

Special Presentation To The Congregation of Dinsmore Baptist Church by Dr. E. Winson Butler In Observance of 911. Sermon Address: Outlined

SERMON: OBSERVANCE OF 911 INTRODUCTION No one will ever forget that day. Sept. 11th. I had walked into the Church Office and the Administrative Secretary said, "A plane has struck the WTC.." and then her next words will always be on my heart, "Oh Pastor another plane..." That has been our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist