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One Hope--Care

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012

Jesus' care for you led Him to die so you could receive salvation and forgiveness of sin.

INTRODUCTION If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Arrested Development Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

What are the signs of arrested development and how can I grow in my spiritual development

Arrested Development Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Warning Signs of Arrested Development Ears that Don’t Hear the Word (5:11) Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word (5:12) Stomachs that Don’t Digest the Word (5:12b-14) Types of Spiritual Food Spiritual Milk The basics of Salvation The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 19, 2017

Preaching on the 8th Commandment as well as sharing common ways people break it

Do NOT Steal CCCAG July 16th, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:15 When I graduated paramedic school, Tammie got me a professional level stethoscope as a graduation gift. You can buy a stethoscope at the local drug store for $10-15, but it’s not quality, and you can barely hear anything with it. If you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lifeboat Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

4th in a series. A sermon about baptism and its part in crossing over from death to life.

Intro: He had been cheating on his taxes. It was really bothering his conscience. So he sat down and wrote a letter to the IRS. "Dear IRS, I have not been claiming all of my income and have therefore not been paying all of the taxes I owe. As a result, I have not been able to sleep at night. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counselors Of Zoan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the lay counselors of Zoan? Don't bother they're all foolish. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even leaders of a so-called local church can be foolish even drunkards. IV. TEXT: Isai

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the lay counselors of Zoan? Don't bother they're all foolish. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even leaders of a so-called local church can be foolish even drunkards. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 19:14-15 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 19:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004

It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Destiny Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

in our text for today, we are reminded God’s original purpose for man, how God’s purpose was marred by sin, and how God’s purpose has been restored in Jesus Christ.

THE DESTINY OF THE REDEEMED Hebrews 2:5-9 Genesis 1:26-27 says, “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness: let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Control?

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Jul 29, 2003

The text concerns David’s desire to build a temple "house" for God, and God’s response that God will build David’s house. We often try to control God, but God is in control, not us.

Who’s in control? David has come a long way from being a shepherd boy in Bethlehem and the youngest of 8 sons to being the king of Israel, who reunited the northern and southern Kingdoms, established the capital at Jerusalem, and moved the ark of the covenant into the city. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Scriptures And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our text speaks of salvation as comprehensive and exhaustive, rather than being limited to the initial experience that occurs when a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Ours is truly a great salvation.

The Scriptures and Our Great Salvation Text: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become Convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Lord Require Of You?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 3, 2004

Today we will be studying Deuteronomy 10:12-22, and as we study this text we will see that God has spelled out in clear and specific detail what He expects from His people.

"WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU" TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 10:12-22 INTRODUCTION Right at this moment things are looking pretty good for the building of our fellowship hall. We are this close to having our permits. One thing this struggle with the county has reinforced once again in our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ: Once For All Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

There aren’t many things on this earth that we do “Once, for all.” In our text, the Hebrew writer examines a job that Christ accomplished “Once, for All.” And this was the most important job task ever completed.

INTRODUCTION Names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods roll from the lips of those who talk about golf’s premier event, the Masters. One name that will probably never surface in a conversation about golfing legends is Doug Ford. Few people would have any idea that Ford won the 1957 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

As a Christian, Paul says, our two main priorities are considering others and glorifying God. In our text, Paul presents three ways we can accept our responsibility and give glory to God.

INTRODUCTION After a very difficult day at work, Fred told his wife, “I have a very responsible job. Every time something goes wrong . . . the boss thinks I’m responsible. Houston Chronicle, Oct. 17, 1996, p. 8D The boss called in his small band of misfit summer employee’s and said, “We’re going ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory - Gospel In Europe Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2005

Catch the vision and hear the "Macedonian Call". We are in debt to Paul and Silas who let God turn them around and into Europe. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 ----- This is part 1 of a 3 part message from this chapter. The 3 people saved were Lydia [A TENDER heart--this sermon], the possessed slave girl [A TORMENTED heart], and the Philippian jailer [A TOUGHENED heart]. Please see all 3 sermons and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist