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New Year 2005

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 16, 2005

Have you ever thought what would have happened if Noah had stopped the work on the Ark for ONLY six months, while he tried to better his community????? He and his family would have been lost.... AND you and I would not be around!!!!

Here is some football theology compiled from several reference works including the ‘Religious Broadcasting’ magazine. Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service. Bench warmer - Those who do not sing, pray or work. Apparently they do nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

A Sweet Aroma

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Happy Mothers’ Day Several men have brought food for the ladies today • Been around long enough, you know that God doesn’t put traditional messages on my heart. Today is no exception!

Clap your hands, move your feet, GET UNDIGNIFIED I wanted to take a minute to talk about getting undignified. We can get undignified and still be in reverence to and in awe of, our God! Here’s the best definition I have found for undignified: • Having your composure disturbed (repeat) • Excuse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

God's Message From A Ball Of String

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Matthew 10:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Join The Battle Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

In this chapter Abram goes to war to redeem his nephew. We also are called into a battle to redeem those around us. Make alliances, use strategy and bring them back alive.

GENESIS 14: 1-24 Last week was missions conference and we sang a song called, "The battle belongs to the Lord." Tonight I want to talk about a battle in the Bible as it relates to a battle in our world. Our source is the continuing stories surrounding the Life of Abram in Genesis chapter 14. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 29, 2001

The Christ of Christmas has a gift for you. Come and learn more about his gift of grace. It’s what you or maybe those around you are really longing for.

INTRODUCTION “I sat in my car in front of the Delaware Memorial Bridge,” writes Joseph Pfister. “Rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, and I was sick of my life. I had just driven from a three-day gambling binge in Atlantic City where I lost more than $5,000 and maxed out all my credit cards ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Planting Your Seeds

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 10, 2006

We are often so content with what God has done for us in the past that we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in His work today. Find out how to turn that around.

Seedplanters Psalm 1261:1-6 Often content with what God has done for us in the past, we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in his work today. v. 1a like the people of Israel in Babylon, we were exiles before Christ came to set us free v. 1b coming to christ was like a dream; it was “too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey For The Abundance Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 22, 2008

no matter what people want to think, we are on a journey. what we do on that journey affects eternity for us and those that are around us. Jesus desires that we live life abundantly.

JOURNEY FOR THE FULLNESS OF GOD JOHN 10:1-10 INTRO- JESUS IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PAINTS A PICTURE FOR EACH OF US THIS MORNING. HE SHOWS US THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO CHRIST. YOU CANNOT ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Tale Of Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

which mountain are you hanging around? One full of misconceptions about God that keep you far away, or one that draws you irresistibly closer by the very nature of its goodness?

A Tale Of Two Mountains: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:18-24 Mar 11, 2007 (3rd week of Lent) Intro: Do you ever feel afraid to come to God? Maybe it is because we are afraid of punishment – we are aware of some place that we have messed up, something we’ve done that was wrong, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Lost

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Jun 5, 2007

Most of you are pretty happy with what is going on around here, or you wouldn’t be here. But we need to stop at this point and ask a very important question. Does that really matter?

LOVED LOST I would invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Revelation chapter 2, if you haven’t done so already. Keep them open during the sermon to this chapter as we wrestle this morning with the first seven verses of that chapter. In verse five, the author has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgement Day Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2008

God calls us to judge ourselves before we worship, or face His judgement because we dishonoured Him. The judgement revolves around recognition of the Body of Christ, the people of God.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-32 JUDGEMENT DAY “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

From Jerusalem To Antioch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2010

A contrast of Jerusalem and Antioch, Peter and Paul, and law and grace -- How God bridged the gap and sent the good news around the world! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

From Jerusalem to Antioch Galatians 2:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem2Antioch.html We have seen that the Lord Jesus Christ communicated the gospel directly to Paul. Was it the same gospel that the other apostles had received from the lips of the Lord? We will see the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010

Paul persecuted Christians of the early church with a ferocious intensity. That is until he encountered Jesus. Meeting Jesus turned Paul's life around. He, who was dead, experienced new life.

Acts 9:1-6 “From Death to Life” INTRODUCTION Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. The people who worked at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (but missed being at work that morning) share that their lives have been changed. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Quickly Lord Jesus And Cut The Grass!

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 12, 2011

We look around today and see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Our power bill is going up along with the taxes. Should we fret about it?

Come quickly Lord Jesus and cut the grass! I can remember before my brother Everette was born I was around 5 years old or so, I was afraid of sleeping by myself because my room was so far away from Mom and Dad. I would lay there terrified because if I called Dad he would be upset at me for waking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Call, A Gospel, & A Task Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 31, 2011

In Paul’s initial address in the letter he seeks to establish who he is & what he is about. He is God’s man & everything he is & does revolves around God

ROMANS 1: 1-7 "A CALL, A GOSPEL, AND A TASK" In the preface to his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Martin Luther wrote: "This letter is truly the most important piece in the New Testament. It is purest Gospel. It is well worth a Christian’s while not only to memorize it word for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

This sermon is the final in a series on consider the passion through the book of Matthew. By considering a number of passages we see that confusion around the death of Jesus turns into enthusiasm and commitment to stand up for Jesus.

This was an Easter Sunday Message It was delivered in two parts. Title:- Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees. Messag-ette 1 We are not going to focus on one specific passage of the Bible today – rather we are going to put together a series of passages and historical events. What we want to do is ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist