Sermons on Prompting:

An Open Letter Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving The Gift Of Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2005

Donating blood is a wonderful act of caring. It is “brotherly love” put in practice. But the greatest gift of blood ever made occurred on Calvary.

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE And the LORD said, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 17:11 Blood ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Triskadekaphobia

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 13, 2005

Got fears? Here’s help!!!

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (NKJ) TRISKADEKAPHOBIA Phobias – The things that go bump in the mind An estimated 18 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from some kind of phobia. (The Food and Drug ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

I Love The Lord Because........

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

It is easy to know that Jesus loves you. But do you love Jesus? Can you tell others why you love Him?

I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE... Psalm 116:1-6 INTRO. Love is a wonderful thing. It amplifies the virtues and discounts the faults. For instance, through my eyes, my wife’s natural beauty is enhanced because of my love for her. So it is with her intelligence, wit, talents and numerous other virtues ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where O Death Is Your Sting?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 28, 2002

This funeral message had more of an evangelism focus.

This message was written with evangelism in mind. The deceased had an uncertain connection with Jesus. Our church does not put the focus on the deceased but instead upon God’s promises, please keep that in mind as you read this message. God Bless. Funeral Message: Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Rock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

The importance of growing and developing as believers.

20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving One Another

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 6, 2004

A short devotion/homily for Maundy Thursday as we celebrate communion and Passover dinner

John 13 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet 1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.[1] 2The evening meal was being ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

Fill 'er Up

Contributed by Jennifer Walls on Nov 20, 2006

A Thanksgiving message about filling up on food, fun, and other good things

I have entitled this morning’s message “Fill ‘Er Up” because that is what many us will be doing this week. We will not only fill up our bellies with Turkey but we will also fill up several other things with something other than food. Many of us will begin this week by filling up Monday and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-34

Denomination: Methodist

Should Meeting Jesus Make A Difference In My Life?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

The truth of redemption is that we were so changed totally and completely that we have all we need to live as an example of Jesus.

As we drove around Memphis during our Thanksgiving holiday, we realized that we were commenting when we drove by churches how many were struggling. That prompted us to begin a discussion about why isn’t the church stronger? It seems like so many folks are impacted by the world rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

8 Days After Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 25, 2004

At Jesus’ circumcision we see that already He’s having an incredible impact...truly all things are made new. This New Year’s Message focuses on what Simeon did right in his response to the Messiah’s coming. Very helpful outline. Powerpoint at website.

8 Days After Christmas Luke 2:21-28 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Today is the 8th day after Christmas, as it was the 8th in the temple in our text. This is when circumcision would take place, and the naming of the child. Jesus’ name had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

Explore the theme of the "JOY" in the book of Philippians.

Scripture correlates joy with spiritual strength. This relationship is evident in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Paul, while facing adversity and imprisonment, maintained a robust faith in God. The strength of Paul’s faith is evidenced by his joy and rejoicing, and his commands to rejoice. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2007

To declare “the whole counsel of God” requires the declaration of these wonderful truths about the Lord Jesus.

THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD "Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” Acts 20: 26-27. Paul had called for the elders of the church at Ephesus to meet him in Miletus. Paul did not want to spend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Detours

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 16, 2007

We are all on a spiritual journey. The detours we take on that journey can destroy our spiritual life.

We live in a noisy world with many voices calling us in many different directions. We want to be on the path that God sets before us, if we’re honest, we’ve all taken some detours along the way. Some of them have gone into destructive paths that have been very costly to us. Some of the detours have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 28, 2007

The key to forgiving others is found in our own forgiveness. And the Bible also indicates a level of ’forgetting’ Christ can make us capable of. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmercifulServant.html 1. "The Parables Of Jesus" we have considered so far have centered around the kingdom of heaven itself... 2. The next parable we shall consider is one that describes "the character of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Messages For The Ages

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

Where do you find those things that change your life? Are we willing to hear them from the most likely places? If so then we need to listen to the Lord Jesus because he meets us in the very midst of our deepest needs.

I don’t know if you’ve heard of Scott Ginsburg but he is known for something very strange. As of today he has worn a "Hello my name is" tag for 3140 days. On one occasion he had given a speech to an employee group in South Dakota and told how he started wearing the name tag. "On that day, I exited ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed