Sermons on Public Health:

Who Me? Worry?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Worry doesn't have to be toxic.

Who Me? Worry? Matthew 6:25-34 "For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? [26] Look at the birds of the air, that they do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of The Soul

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 25, 2007

I believe by and large Christians don’t have total understanding of what it means for our soul to prosper. Many people say the spirit and the soul are the same thing, however the Word of God differentiates them...

-- American Standard 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. -- Darby’s Bible 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers. I have been meditating on ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah Tsidkenu- God Is My Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Tsidkenu - God is My Righteousness.

Hello I Love You… Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness Intro: Ashley and I were wasting time at a video establishment people watching. One game caught our attention – karaoke dancing. You stand on a dance pad and jump around doing combos – the more accurate you are the farther you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Love Life?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 21, 2006

Edifying or destroying our brothers and sisters in Christ.

1 Peter 3:10 For "He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile; Guile is another way of saying treachery or deceit. In other words our spoken words are not full of truth but deceit. I would say this; any words that are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

One of the questions that has been around for thousands of years is: "If God loves me, why on earth would He allow me to suffer so much?" Dr. Dunn helps us take a look at the big picture surrounding this question as it relates to suffering.

Job: The Big Picture Job 1-2 Intro: Kurt Cobain ended his life about 10 years ago (4/1994). filled with bitterness and anger. He was the founder and lead singer of the group "Nirvana." His violent suicide prompted a lot of questions. "Why? He had it all…a great career, dedicated fans, plenty of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004

We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God - Our Help

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 30, 2003

Pentecost 12: Life can be full of troubles. Elijah, the prophet, certainly knew this. He found deliverance and help in God. So can we!

These have been difficult weeks for some of the families at Christ Our Savior. There are those among us who have had to wrestle with death up close and personal. There are people who’ve had to face the death of someone very near and dear to them. There are people here who have had to face very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004

God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-25, Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When All Seems Hopeless

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job shows us how great our suffering can be and how we are able to process it.

Introductory Considerations 1. I felt trapped. "Was there any way out of my situation?" I was tired and discouraged. People were depending on me but I had nothing more to give to them. When I tried to share my pain some people offered a quick word of comfort but they really did not have the time ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Provides For Me? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the second message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord as our Shepherd provides for us.

The words “I shall not be in want,” “I lack nothing” or “I’ll have all that I need,” depending on your translation produce within our minds a particular picture. In fact it almost sounds as if it is providing evidence to back up the ever popular health and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaius, A Man Who Helped Much

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

As a church leader, your behavior often determines the growth of believers and whether or not the church has a dynamic ministry for Christ. THIS is what the letter of 3 John is all about, leadership within the church.

As we continue our studies in the writings of the Apostle John, we begin to look into the book of 3 John. My plan is to spend just two studies in this book. It is believed that John the Apostle wrote this book or letter around 85-95 AD. It was written to a man named Gaius in order to warn ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still So That You Can Run

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011

Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan