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Meet Timothy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2015

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Meet Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/timothy.html Paul has used this chapter to give human examples of how to have joy. He begins with the example of Jesus. Then he uses himself [drink offering of v. 17] I'm a little intimidated! Maybe the Holy Spirit knew these are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015

Jesus uses Lot's wife as a warning to the last day generations that are facing the Coming of Jesus and Judgment.

TITLE: REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE TEXT: GENESIS 19:17,26; LUKE 17:32 A State’s Highway Department post Warning Signs to warn of a dangerous stretch of highway that is ahead of the drivers who have chosen to take that particular road. The Lord has done the same in the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God #3: Praying For Miracles

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 11, 2015

Because our Heavenly Father is a supernatural, prayer-answering God, people who are a part of God’s family will pray for miracles.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #3: PRAYING FOR MIRACLES INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: “The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: *other

No One Likes An Unknowing God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Aug 25, 2014

We are told that God knows everything, but what does it mean when Jesus states He does not know when He will return? A closer look reveals this verse to be a source of great encouragement and blessing, not controversy.

Background: Ill: We get quite frustrated as human beings when we hear the following three words, “I don’t know.” “Doctor, will I need surgery?” (I don’t know) “Honey, do you know when you will be home?” (I don’t know) “Boss, am I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Baptist

No One Likes An Unknowing God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Sep 16, 2014

Mark's records that Jesus stated that there was something he did not know. This statement should not promote fear but rather be a source of great encouragement and blessing.

Background: Ill: We get quite frustrated as human beings when we hear the following three words, “I don’t know.” “Doctor, will I need surgery?” (I don’t know) “Honey, do you know when you will be home?” (I don’t know) “Boss, am I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2015

In this passage Paul asks the questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life?

TSL 09-02-2015 I’d like to look this morning at the passage appointed as the Epistle today from Colossians 1:1-14. In it, as Rodney Buchanan has said Paul answers three basic questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life? But let ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Servant’s Loyalty To His Master

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 21, 2013

There are two thing to consider to check our loyalty to our master, first a leader/servant must be willing to submit to the will of his Master (John 13: 36-38). Second, a servant must have hope and confidence to his Master (John 14:1-6).

A SERVANT’S LOYALTY TO HIS MASTER John 13:36-14:6 Introduction: Peter returned to the subject of Jesus' departure (v. 33). He was unclear about where Jesus meant He would go. Jesus did not answer him unambiguously probably because such an answer would have created even more serious problems ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Come To Repair The Old Way?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2014

Jesus' comment on wineskins is confusing to many. What does it mean and how does it tie into His comments right before that on fasting?

DID JESUS COME TO REPAIR THE OLD WAY? There are some of the same elements, but we need to know that this is a new thing. - Matthew 9:14, 16-17. - There will still be fasting – Jesus doesn’t dismiss it. Instead, He says it’ll happen when He is taken away from them (when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Character Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011

Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross-Purposes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Responses To The Resurrection

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

The resurrection was a powerful, indisputable event. And yet still there were differing responses to it. It matters how you respond.

Passage: Matthew 28:1-15 Intro: Here we are, almost at the end of Matthew. 1. end next week, preaching thru it since November 25, 2008 2. as far as I know, 91 sermons! 3. what we have seen is the intensifying revelation of God, and the intensifying resistance of some to that gracious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

“abigail: A Hidden Hero”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Egyptian Economy

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Can history repeat itself

11-22-09 Egyptian Economy Genesis 47:13-27 Many of you may remember the debate between Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and Sen. Dan Quayle Quayle was a young man by Presidential standards He was only 41 during the 1988 Presidential campaign He was running as Vice President in George H. W. Bush’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Sower Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

This parable addresses the first necessary element of being part of the Kingdom of God. It gives us the requirement and result of becoming a part of God’s family.

The Parable of the Sower part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 4:1-20 I. Introduction. A. As we discussed last week a parable is a true to life story used to illustrate a biblical truth. B. The parables in Mark 4 illustrate different aspects of the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God includes both a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist