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Choose To Inspire Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Aug 29, 2011

This sermon stresses why we should choose to inspire others to Christ. This is more than an outline but it is not the full text.

Why Choose to Inspire Scripture Text: Daniel 1-3 August 28, 2011 Thomas A. Gaskill Today there are many people: doubtful of the existence of God confused about the true God blinded by the ways of the world surrounded with despair in the world The top 10 addictions verify ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014

It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To The Old Stuff

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 22, 2014

This text reminds us that God still uses old stuff to lift us up where we belong.

7Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a eunuch in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the cistern. The king happened to be sitting at the Benjamin Gate, 8So Ebed-melech left the king’s house and spoke to the king, 9“My lord king, these men have acted wickedly in all they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

"In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text.” Martin Luther

CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace [unmerited favor] wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:6 “For when we were yet without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Romans 3:23, Colossians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don`t Let The Devil Ride -If You Let Him Ride He Will Want To Drive

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 25, 2017

IN THE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY WE WILL EXAMINE 3 COURSES THE COURSE OF SATAN THE COURSE OF SOCIETY AND THE COURSE OF A SAVIOUR

Mark 5:1-10 (GW) They arrived in the territory of the Gerasenes on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. [2] As Jesus stepped out of the boat, a man came out of the tombs and met him. The man was controlled by an evil spirit [3] and lived among the tombs. No one could restrain him any longer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"He Brews"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2016

The text share what God brews in our life and what he can brew up in the new Year.

Hebrews 2:10-18 "He Brews" Old fellow Woody ask me who fixes the coffee? He said the bible gives us the answer. He said He Brews We need to know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

How Can We Show The Lord We Love Him ?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

As we take a close look at this text, we see a picture of the Lord and the twelve disciples gathered for their Passover supper.

The disciples had the question of who was the greatest among them on their minds, but Jesus had something entirely different on His mind. He was thinking of the one that would BETRAY HIM! One of the most painful experiences in life is to be betrayed by someone we love. • We all know the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Show The Lord We Love Him In ______ ? (New Year Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

As we take a close look at this text, we see a picture of the Lord and the twelve disciples gathered for their Passover supper.

The disciples had the question of who was the greatest among them on their minds, but Jesus had something entirely different on His mind. He was thinking of the one that would BETRAY HIM! One of the most painful experiences in life is to be betrayed by someone we love. • We all know the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

These Things Ought Not To Be

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2023

You can tell from the text of my sermon today I am going to preach about the tongue.

Perhaps some are assuming the reason I am preaching on this subject is because some members in the church are mis-using their tongue in the church. But if you think this you are absolutely wrong!!! God as my witness as I stand in this pulpit before you and the God I love and serve…I AM ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A King At Your Door

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Mar 4, 2024

Our text comes at the end of the letters to the seven churches in Revelation. It simply says that someone is standing at a door, knocking.

The King at Your Door (Rev. 3: 20-21) 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and uknock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21

The Faith Decision Of Moses

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010

Faith is the necessary element to receive anything from God. It is not always logical, but when it is based on God's word, it is always right.

The words, "by faith," are seen many times in Hebrews 11. Hebrews 10:38 says that the just shall live by faith, then chapter 11 gives examples of those who did, and the first few verses of chapter 12 admonish us to be faith people, also. This section begins by talking about the faith of Moses' ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Courage For The Call Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nobility Of You, The Nobility Of Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- We must receive the message 2- We must examine the scriptures 3- We must present the Word

INTRO.- The nobility of you and me. Nobility doesn’t sound like a big deal to us. Nobility sounds like someone who is royal, high and mighty, wealthy, great, powerful, or perhaps someone who is a celebrity. Do any of these adjectives fit you? Are there any celebrities here today? ILL.- When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Wrote A Check For Your Life, But It Bounced

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 23, 2018

There is a difference however, between a THIEF and a ROBBER. This text for examination identifies the actions of a thief whereas MALACHI identifies the actions of a robber.

TITLE: THE DEVIL WROTE A CHECK FOR YOUR LIFE, BUT IT BOUNCED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 10:10 I realize this is a very familiar text, it is a well-known verse to millions of believers around the world, but today I want to see if I can provide us with some fresh insight into this powerful scripture. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Physically And Spiritually Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Sermon uses clips from classic movie, The Miracle Worker, to help communicate the experience of blindnessand the experience of receiving sight.

Seeing Physically & Spiritually Fortifying the Foundations # 22 John 9[1] 12-7-03 Intro: We don’t know this beggar’s name. Few people knew his name at the time of our story. But many had seen him as they approached the temple in Jerusalem. Pharisees had dropped him a coin or two as they went ...read more

Scripture: John 12:47, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Charismatic