Sermons on Presents:

Courageous

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 6, 2011

Joshua means- “Jehovah saves, or the Lord is my Salvation.” Joshua was born in Egyptian slavery, trained under Moses, and by God’s choice rouse to his position of leading Israel into Canaan. Joshua was approaching 90 years of age when he became Israel’s

Courageous Joshua 1:1-9NKJ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen: A Study Of Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

A vivid picture of martyrdom which should encourage the believer to stand fast when facing persecution.

Finally, we come to scene 3 in our study of Stephen. Last time we heard a powerful, spirit-filled message from Stephen. He reviewed several of the OT stories and used the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to lead up to the point of accusing the members of the Sanhedrin of making the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Just Give Me Jesus Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

God created the world in perfect order. When God sent His Son Jesus Christ to earth, 61 Messianic prophesies were fulfilled. What are the odds?

The 39 books of the Old Testament were written over the course of 1500 years, starting with the creation of the universe and ending about 400 years before the coming of Jesus Christ. To better understand Jesus Christ, in God’s perfect process, I think it’s a good reminder to look at where he came ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5, Isaiah 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mystery Revealed Pt2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2011

Verse by verse teaching from the prison Epistle Ephesians-Deep and rich for any congregation.

The Mystery Revealed Text: Ephesians 2: 1-13 Paul writes this letter from a prison somewhere in Rome, so many call this the prison Epistle. The theme of this letter is the mystery unveiled, and the mystery is that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the promises of Christ Jesus. Another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013

Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 D Picture

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Dedication, Detachment, and Dependence

Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham), and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who became Israel). THIRTEEN chapters in Genesis are devoted to telling the story of Abraham, and around TEN chapters to the story of Jacob. They are major characters in the plot. But Isaac’s story is told in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Section (1) Study Of 1 Thessalonians Introduction

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 16, 2018

Background On the History of Paul as he move about preaching the gospel.

I THESSALONIANS--INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION A. Paul comes to Macedonia Acts 16: 6-10 There was something driving him relentlessly on the Aegean Sea. So he came to Alexandrian Troas, still uncertain where he ought to go; and then there came to him a vision in the night of a man who cried, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

WITHOUT GOD IN THOUGHT WORD AND DEED, WE ARE AS JESUS SAID, “THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND” AND BOTH FALL IN THE DITCH!

Spiritual Blindness “All I know is this: once I was blind, now I can see.” John 9:25 How many times have you read a story, watched a picture and became so engrossed that you were a part of the action taking place? To read the events of the gospels, one must become a participant in each scene, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Peace

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

True Peace Is Not The Absence Of War But The Presence Of God.

25 These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our High Priest

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 28, 2018

Jesus is our great high priest. In him we have a permanent salvation, which gives us eternal security. We also have a perfect sacrifice, complete with nothing needed for our salvation.

Jesus our High Priest Hebrews 7:23-28 At the VA hospital where I work during the week, we always have a chaplain on call, ready to respond in case of emergency. Our student chaplains carry the phone most of the time, but sometimes I get the important task. It’s nice to have a chaplain ready to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

52. The Advocate Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

The “Spirit of Truth”, another like Jesus, is not only going to walk beside them as Jesus did, but will come and live “in” them.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 52 - THE ADVOCATE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Genesis 3:8, John 14:16-23, John 14:12, John 12:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Greater Things 3 - The Great Surrender Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God?

Greater Things – The Great Surrender 8/23/15 Luke 9:23-26 Sunday AM Bumper – Debbie Roof God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God? Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2018

Planning for our eternal future is now; today. We can still plan for our earthly future for a career, marriage, family and finances, but nothing could be more timely than securing our eternal destination.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE…IT’S A GOOD THING. WE DO A LOT OF PLANNING: LIFE PLANS SUCH AS COLLEGE, MILITARY, CAREER, MARRIAGE, CHILDREN, FINANCES/SAVINGS. WE HAVE MANY ROUTINE PLANS: VACATION, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND HOLIDAYS. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE ALL OUR PLANS IN OUR FUTURE ARE WELL PREPARED FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

(Section 4) You Promised Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Marriage as a contract before God, Marriages Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE IV. YOU PROMISED A. MARRIAGE SERVICES 1. A Baptist Marriage Service Holy and happy is the sacred hour when two devoted hearts are bound by the enchanting ties of matrimony. And these precious evidences of purity of heart and contentment of mind, for all their ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Less

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Jul 15, 2018

Knowing who God is lessens the grip of fear as you walk through difficult circumstances. This message is also a wonderful affirmation of the person of our Holy God.

“FEAR LESS” PSALM 46 Black Bart was a professional thief whose name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. Between 1875 and 1883, he robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. Amazingly, Black ...read more

Denomination: Baptist