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Advent Candle Lighting Litanies, 2021

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2021

The litanies for lighting the first four candles of Advent are based upon the text of Romans 5:1-8 in which the theme of hope, peace, joy, and love all appear,

Week 1 Narrator 1: Happy New Year’s! Narrator 2: It’s not New Years. It’s a month away. Narrator 1: No it’s really New Years Day on the Christian Calendar. The first week of Advent begins the New Christian year. Narrator 2: What is Advent? I hear it has something to do with Christmas. Narrator ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Ever since the early church, there have been schemes and promotions to produce unity in the church. But, divisions continue. The only medicine to heal the wounds of disunity and discord is found in this text of Scripture.

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT TEXT: Eph 4:1-3 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008

Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005

You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 22, 2008

A message about sin, using the old ’Let’s Make a Deal’ TV show. Text at www.sermonlist.com/2008.html. Communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html.

We all love to take chances, don’t we? Well, I should say that we all love to take chances as long as there is no perceived danger to us. The problem is that we cannot always see the outright danger that exists. For instance, many people love to go to the casinos and gamble a little of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: *other

Training Spiritually Part 2 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Nov 6, 2009

This sermon emphasis the need for training outside the local church. It also exaimines the passage in Romans 12 by going through a verse by verse explaination. Drawing practical and theological applications from the text

Training spiritually part 2 Have you ever noticed that Australian’s don’t like to be told what to do? I mean, directions – guys will wander around aimlessly and totally lost for days before stopping to ask for directions. And putting things together – when I get a new piece of furniture, or a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 17, 2015

Can we be sure of our eternal life? A proper understanding of Eternal Security comes from a proper understanding of Salvation and of how we receive it and Who maintains it.

The Assurance of Eternal Life Series – The Creed 1 John 5:11-13 John 5:24 - "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. Intro Slide Last week we began a new series called The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am…. The God Of Israel”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 30, 2020

In the great "I Am" statements, Jesus is stating that He is the "replacement" for the Temple, the replacement for how one receives forgiveness of sins. He is fulfilling the prophecy of Ezekiel 34.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter IV 2020 Text: John 10:11 Redeemer “I Am…. The God of Israel” Last week I began with a quote from the great newsman, Paul Harvey who told his listeners the “rest of the story.” Today we find Jesus telling some stories which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy For Me But Not For Thee Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

In God's kingdom, we must extend mercy and forgiveness to others just as we have received it ourselves. Jesus teaches us to love and forgive unconditionally, healing our hearts and relationships.

Today we're gonna chat about something we all deal with - forgiveness and mercy. Jesus was pretty clear that these things are super important to God. When someone does us wrong, our first reaction isn't usually to forgive and show mercy. But Jesus wants us to do just that, just like God does for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Divine Forgiveness, Merciful God, Kingdom Values, Grace

One Thing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2006

"One thing I DO," "One thing I KNOW," "One thing thou LACKEST," "One thing is NEEDFUL." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

One Thing Philippians 3:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneThing.html [hundreds more free sermons and PowerPoints at website above!] Only a few people can do more than one thing at a time, especially us men. It’s a proven fact that ladies are multi-tasking just as surely as they are multiple ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of All Comfort

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 17, 2018

When you are afflicted, receive God’s comfort through the Spirit. And then comfort others who are also afflicted. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {On July 10, 2018, there was a report in the Economic Times website with the headline: ‘89 percent of India's population suffering from stress.’ That’s about 9 out of 10 Indians! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Isaiah 40:1, Psalm 119:76, Isaiah 66:13, Micah 7:19, Psalm 145:9, Matthew 11:28, John 14:16, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God-Breathed Book Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2011

The Word of God is the foundation for faith and practise. We have received it as inerrant and infallible. Therefore, when we read this Word, we are reading the very words God intended for our benefit.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” For the past several weeks, the distinctive doctrines defining a Baptist congregation have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist