Sermons on Radicals:

Arabian Nights

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010

Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Argument For God

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 30, 2009

The Moral Argument For God

The early 21st century stands as a period of profound moral confusion. On the one hand, mothers and doctors are permitted to crack open the skulls and suck out the brains of nearly-born babies with government sanction under the banner of partial birth abortion. Should these very same people hike ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Made Flesh

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 19, 2009

The incarnation must be experienced personally to be fully known!

Grace Made Flesh, Isaiah 7:14, Mathew 1:23 Introduction “I tell you Jesus Christ is a myth,” shouted an atheistic lecturer as he concluded his talk in which he ridiculed the Bible and denied the existence of God. A miner, who had come to the meeting in his grimy clothes, stood up and said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian Church

What A Wonderful Change!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 5, 2012

When Jesus Christ comes into a life the Bible declares he is a new creature – literally he is a new unprecedented creation of God. The old, those things that characterized his pre-Christ life, have been shed for a new life in Christ.

“What a Wonderful Change!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: One of my favorite hymns was written by an Ohio minister Rufus Henry McDaniel; who penned the words to this hymn after the death of his year old son Herschel. He wrote this song to remind himself and others of the importance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012

What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Multiplying Community Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

God's purpose for us, unity, receivers or producers

THE MULTYPLYING COMMUNITY (How all of us join together to fulfill god’s Purpose) Oct. 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have to share with you I’m 51 years old…I became a Christian about 3 months before my 18th birthday, but I was raised in the church…I had a Christian ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirituality Of Art Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Art as a Spiritual Practice

Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Tilling The Soil Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 4, 2009

The parable of the seed and the sower is the parable of parables as it tells the parables, explains it, and explains why Jesus uses parables. This week: we focus on why parables?

Parables of Jesus Tilling the Soul Soil Matthew 13:3-23 May 3, 2009 This week we will start looking at the parable of the seed and the sower. This parable is found in all three of the similar gospel accounts—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Although they all are similar, there are some differences. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three R's - Reflect, Repent, Renew

Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 7, 2009

Lent is a time for reflection of our life with Jesus. Is it all it should be? Repent of our sins, our wrong ways and Renew our commitment to Jesus. Oh, and one other thing, don’t be ashamed of Christ!

Well, here we are on the second Sunday of Lent. It is the time of year when we are called to reflect, repent and renew. This time of year is not always when we here the “feel good” messages we all like to hear…and as pastor’s are easier to preach. Still, even in these times, the times when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Compassionate Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Rules And Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009

A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Gaining The Power Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 10, 2009

The Scriptural hows and whats of bodily resurrection.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE E.) POWER LIFTING (Resurrection) “Gaining The Power” (1 Cor. 15:35-58) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, August 9, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Baptist

"Perhaps My Socks Don't Match"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2009

Are Christians called to be ’pretty’?

Isaiah 53:1-5; Matthew 21:31b-32 “Perhaps My Socks Don’t Match” I was speaking to a friend of mine who is a campus minister at a college. He was feeling, perhaps, a bit dejected. You see there are a lot of Christian groups on the campus of this particular college—and his is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

"Total Transformation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon about offering our whole selves to God.

Romans 12:1-21 “Total Transformation” By: Ken Sauer, PAstor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Our media saturated culture tends to value our bodies according to how they look. Do we have “buns of steel?” Are we able, without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Pitfall Of Pietism Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church