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Psalm 1. Part Three. The People Of The Congregation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 10, 2006

Demonstrates what Christians are to do when God brings troubles and trials into the lives of their neighbors and associates.

PSALM 107 PART 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGREGATION PLEASE TURN TO PSALM 107 OR TO THE TRANSLATION OF PSALM 107 WHICH I PREPARED FOR YOU. I SHALL READ VERSES 32-43. This section describes true Christians, the people of the congregation who gather regularly in churches to praise the Lord. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Hell? Yes!

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Aug 30, 2005

Without a understanding of the doctrine of hell and the fact that people without faith in Christ face an eternity in hell, we have no great motivation to withness our faith and be involved in mission and ministry. This fact changes our perspective and giv

One of the old time managers of the New York Yankees was Joe McCarthy, who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. He once said that he had a dream in which he was in heaven and had assembled before him a team of all of the old time greats – Ty Cobb, Lou Gehirg, Babe Ruth, and others. He was ecstatic! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Look Forward To The Final Judgment

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2005

This sermon addresses what God will use to judge you on Judgment Day, and how you can approach such an awesome Day in faith.

November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

When All Else Fails, Read The Instructions

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 16, 2015

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When All Else Fails, Read the Instructions John 17:17 / Romans 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ReadInstructions.html Ravi Zacharias recalled: [in “Walking from East to West: God in the Shadows”.] "I was ministering in Vietnam in 1971, and one of my interpreters was Hien Pham, an ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced whenI give up my right to hurt you for hurting me

This week I ran across a website called ThePayback.com. This paragraph on the home page of that site describes its purpose: ThePayback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 19, 2015

Exploring the progression of a sinner in the prodigal son: from his wanting independence, which lead to his shame, which lead to his repentance, and his brother's jealousy of his grace received.

The Parable of the Lost Son Introduction: In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace , Phillip Yancey tells the story of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway grew up in a very devout evangelical family, and yet there he never experienced the grace of Christ. He lived a libertine life that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrecting A Dead Conscience Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

Today, I want to take this passage and preach a message I am calling Resurrecting a Dead Conscience. I want us to learn what the conscience is, want it does, and how it can be protected. I want to show you, from these verses, How the Conscience Is Seared;

RESURRECTING A DEAD CONSCIENCE Genesis 41:54-42:8 Introduction Some 21 years have passed since Joseph was sold into slavery. The passage we have before us today allows us to see many of the events of this man’s life come full circle. Joseph sees his brothers again after 21 years. The last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Absolutely Positively Proper Perspective

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 26, 2010

Having a Positive Attitude is a vital aspect of a successful Christian life, this sermon looks at ways that the proper perspective insures our success.

THE ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY PROPER PERSPECTIVE (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Having the proper perspective is truly one of the most important things we can have in life. Another way of saying this is: Having a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burying The Dead Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2010

One preacher decided not to baptize one young girl on October 31st because he didn’t want her to associate her baptism with Halloween - a season of death. Was he right?

OPEN: One of the boys in a Sunday School teacher’s class proudly announced to his teacher that he was being baptized the next Sunday. She told him that was really great, and he told her he was going to take his swim goggles. She was curious about why the youngster would want to wear his goggles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor Little Rich Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

The amazing riches in a church with nothing but all that Jesus wants for them.

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22 All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Tim 3:12 1 Pet 4:12 Jn 16:33 The second Church that received a letter from Jesus by the hand of John was Smyrna. In this letter there is not one word of ...read more

Right Words For A World Gone Wrong

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. Talk about your Savior (vs. 9, 13, 19). 2. Talk about your strength (vs. 10-13). 3. Talk about your support (vs. 14-18). 4. Talk about your supply (vs. 19).

Right Words for a World Gone Wrong Philippians 4:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 12, 2010 *Where were you when the world stopped turning that September morn? (1) -We will always remember. -- The F-15 pilot who was flying directly over one of the towers when it went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ugly Praise

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 17, 2012

Sometimes life puts you in hard places, and you hurt and you cry: but never forget that God is worthy of your praise (Even if all you have is an Ugly Praise) give it to God, and watch what he does.

Gen 37:18-19 Jer 38:12 When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: *Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God *Joseph had a destiny given by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-19, Genesis 37:23-24, Genesis 37:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man Of Lawlessness

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Who is the man of sin?

WHO IS THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 There is a lot of difficulty in understanding this passage of Scripture. It is one of the most difficult. If not the most difficult in the entire Bible, it is at least one of the most difficult that Paul ever penned. No one (myself included) can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ