Sermons on Rededication:

Disabled Nation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 24, 2009

America reminds me of these 70 kings in our text: Dethroned and Disabled, and reduced to settling for scraps which fall from above sparingly. And we used to sit feasting at the table of the KING of Kings. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPt.

Disabled Nation Judges 1:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DisabledNation.html America and Israel are much alike. They remind me of each other. And both remind me of these 70 kings in our text: Dethroned and Disabled, and reduced to settling for scraps which fall from above sparingly. America ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Church Sunday!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009

A sermon for National Back to Church Sunday adapted in part from the Purpose-Driven /Life. Alliterated and expository from Acts 2. PowerPoint is availble if you e-mail me.

BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It is so easy to hit the snooze button on Sunday morning when the alarm sounds at seven o'clock, roll over and go back to sleep. Maybe you had every intention of going to church, maybe Sunday School, too...even had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian Church

The Third Person Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 16, 2014

A sermon on the Holy Spirit's work in the world.

"The Third Person" Pt 2 John 16:7-8 John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A 10

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013

Expect conflict on your way to being a “10.” Hannah was most likely Elkanah’s first wife who proved to be infertile so he took a second wife named Paninnah. When we are on our way to being “10s” expect conflict to be a part of the journey.

How to be a 10 Mother’s Day May 12, 201 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction The story of Israel in the Bible is a living demonstration of the fact that the Lord does win the battle. A As we enter 1 Samuel, Israel is a Spiritual and Political mess. 1 Israel wasn’t an united people as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!!-Part 2

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014

To learn lessons from Oft-neglected Jewish Festivals which have been described as shadow of Christ as regards both His First Advent and His Second Advent!!!

JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST-PART 2 Before coming to the second group of Jewish festivals signifying those events in Christian history, which are yet to occur it is pertinent to ponder…if paramount events in Christian history, such as crucifixion of Christ, pouring of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

Father's Day 2014

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

Values are not taught to our children, they are caught by them. How can father's share good morals with their children?

Father’s Day Message June 15, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Several years ago researchers did an experiment to see how much time middle-class father’s spent playing/interacting with their small children. 1 First, they asked the father’s to estimate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012

The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013

Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

"Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day - Remember!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018

Many churches ignore Memorial Day because it is not one of the holy days on the church calendar. But I believe it is good for us to consider what Memorial Day really represents, for its very name calls us to remember.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Exodus 12:12-14; 1 Corinthians 11:24-27; Joshua 4:6-7 (A You-Tube video of someone playing "Taps" was shown just before the sermon.) ILL. I'm sure most of you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-14, Joshua 4:4-7, 1 Corinthians 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

The kingdom of heaven is within us, around us and before us.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bust-A-Move

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2018

This sermon looks at our need to allow the Holy Spirit to move into our lives and into the church so we can move up into the gifts and talents given to us by the Holy Spirit so that we can move out as a church into our community and the world.

Bust-A-Move Years ago there was a phrase called, “Bust-A Move.” It is a dancing term, more along the lines of break dancing. But it also means to get moving, which is what we need to be doing as believers and as a church, because time is short. And so today I’d like to look at how we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Raising Kids Who Mind Without Losing Yours

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 16, 2017

God calls us to raise up a generation of victorious Christian youth who will make wise choices, have strong convictions, know their boundaries, have strong faith in God and a passion for the lost. Here's the blueprint.

RAISING KIDS WHO MIND WITHOUT LOSING YOURS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEACHERS KNOW - KIDS ARE QUICK 1. TEACHER: “Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?” DONALD: “H I J K L M N O.” TEACHER: “What are you talking about?” DONALD: “Yesterday you said it's H to O.” 2. TEACHER: ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

America’s Problems Are Deeper Than Politics

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2023

I see America’s problems as deeper than politics: We need Jesus back in America. I see our problems, our decline as a society, as linked directly to the decline of America’s churches.

Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires In the just passed election, each candidate told us what our problems were and how they would fix them. While I wish the winner’s success, I see America’s problems as deeper than politics: We need Jesus back in America. I see our problems and decline as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-10, Revelation 3:15-18

"Am I One Of These?”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 13, 2022

God said, "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them . . . Away with the noise of your songs!" What happened? Why was God so angry?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Amos 5:21-24; Mark 4:15-19; Matthew 23:23; 3 John vs. 9; Hebrews 13:2; John 4:23 ILL. James Dobson ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Mark 4:15-19, Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 13:2, Psalm 40:2, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aligning Our Days

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 17, 2020

Today's message is from the Getting Spiritually Aligned series. We are looking at getting our days aligned with the Lord's day, or the Sabbath.

Getting Spiritually Aligned “Aligning Our Days” Matthew 28:1 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7REBQajS!N1OFIDtE73xGCQWe1ZoXyl_aCP3aN1LxQM2Mm-2m43Y } Most of you may not know that I’m a sports fan; whether it is football, basketball, and baseball, but mostly I watch when it gets to the playoffs. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1, Colossians 2:16-17, Matthew 12:7-8, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Foursquare