Sermons on Redeeming The Time:

Another Job For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2014

How He acts in the lives of unbelievers. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Another Job for the Holy Spirit John 16:7-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AnotherJob.html Jesus is just hours from going to the cross. He has very important words He is leaving with us. In those days the Holy Spirit 'came upon' people. In our present church age, He comes to dwell 'within' ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eighteen Similarities Between David And Goliath Jesus And Satan Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014

Eighteen similarities between David and Goliath Jesus and Satan

The Thirteenth Similarity David remained under God’s authority, and Jesus remained under God’s authority. Giving himself over to God, in spite of the various opportunities David had when his men told him that the Lord had delivered Saul into his hand, David refused to lift his hand ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope Revived

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 16, 2014

In this message we look at the 5 types of biblical hope, then talk about hope deferred in 2 areas of life. Then, the 3 dangers of deferred hope, and close with a word of encouragement.

Hope Revived PPT 1 Tonight my topic is hope I have a lot to cover so let me briefly outline for you how this is going to go. First I will define hope from the worlds perspective Then we will look at 5 kinds of hope in the scriptures Then we will look one scripture in particular that talks about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

“what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2014

Our forgiveness of others should look like the forgiveness God provided for us through the cross.

In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to avoid all those things associated with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Days

Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014

We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignorance Of Grace Will Lead To Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Who is this fellow David?” Nabal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Ordinary Men - Andrew Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Andrew based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Support: Giving Real Support Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 9, 2012

Give real support for friends in suffering by being present with them, providing them a listening ear and share the promises of God.

What can you do to a friend who is suffering? • Support him. 2 Cor 1:3-4 “… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"These 3 Remain" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2012

A sermona about the supremacy of love.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: These 3 Remain” I like the way Eugene Peterson has written this in The Message: “[Right Now] we don’t see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Remember the song: "We are the reason." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove CHRIST lived a Perfect blameless life for us. IV. TEXT: John 17:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And I give m

I. EXORDIUM: Remember the song: "We are the reason." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove CHRIST lived a Perfect blameless life for us. IV. TEXT: John 17:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy ...read more

Scripture: John 17:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Youth: Follow Your Dream, Be All You Can Be.

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jan 11, 2013

Youth Sermon to be all you can be, Follow your dreams.

INTRO: Recently I was asked to do a Youth service on a Wed night at our Church. Since I am 74 years old, it was a little intimidating But the end results: 20 youth responded to the Altar Call for salvation. Our Text for this service: POWER POINT 2 EPH 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do exceeding ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

1. The Craftsman Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

You can have full confidence in this Craftsman. You don’t have to afraid to put your life in His hands. He has the skill, experience, creativity and integrity to do "good work" in your life. And He has an amazing plan for your life.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 1. THE CRAFTSMAN INTRODUCTION: It’s a New Year. You want this year to be different. You want this year to be better. But more than just having good stuff happen to you, you want to be a better person. Perhaps, if you are like me, you look back on last year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Holiness

Wonderfully Made

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Life has value because it is God’s creation. You have value not because of what you do, but because of who you belong to, because of who made you.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. TREES by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran