Sermons on Remove The Thorns:

Speaking Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Never Gave Up!

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 23, 2004

Paul gives us four reasons for perservering.

Preached at Point Assembly by Pastor Louis Bartet Why Paul Never Gave Up or Four Reasons For Going On! Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Ambassador In Chains" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2004

Paul wrote Ephesians in chains. But his heart was free. (#24 in The Christian Victor series)

“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Trivial Pursuit - The Consequence Of Ignoring God's Will Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 1, 2004

Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".

Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Total Access To God's Grace

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2004

Read how Paul shows us how God brings us into His gracious Presence and what that presence does to us spiritually.

June 6, 2004 Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Walk Of Harmony (Home & Work) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005

In this message we will see how to have harmony in the parent-child realtionship and at work. (Ephesians 9)

"THE WALK HARMONY" HOME & WORK TEXT: EPH 5:33-6:9 INTRODUCTION HARMONY IS DEFINED IN WEBSTER DICTIONARY AS; A TUNEFUL SOUND, THE COMBINATION OF SIMULTANEOUS NOTES IN A CHORD, A PLEASING OR CONGRUENT ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS, ACCORD (IE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH ONES NEIGHBOR), INTERNAL CALM; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Silence Is Golden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 7 "Zechariah and Elizabeth"

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age, which is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with this excerpt from a piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Operation Restoration

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 8, 2005

A message about the restoring of a fallen brother or sister in Christ.

“Operation Restoration” (Gal. 6:1-5) Good morning! Great to be with you as we break open God’s word to see what He has in store for us today. I’m reminded daily of God’s blessing and faithfulness to me and my family and it’s my heart’s desire to be faithful to him in what He has called me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Friendship

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about friendship as a gift from God.

Holy Friendship! Texts: Mark 14:32-34; John 15:12-17; Galatians 6:2 In Shakespeare’s Henry V the English and the French are on the verge of battle. The English are outnumber by the French five to one. They expect to be slaughtered. While preparing for the battle, Henry overhears one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #13 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 18, 2005

If the Believer is to know and enjoy the abundant life that Christ came to provide, THEN there are some things we must know and apply to our lives, and the information and application of those “things” MUST” be accurate and in harmony. Romans 3:20-26

Every day we should rejoice in our redemption. It is through God’s redemption we have forgiveness of our sins. However, the forgiveness of our sins is JUST the beginning of the wonderful "package" from God, we call redemption. John 10:10 …I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Have You Seen The Light?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 27, 2005

Isaiah talks about the effects of the Light on those living in darkness. How do you know you’ve seen it? Read on and find out.

January 30, 2005 Isaiah 9:1-4 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan -- 2 The people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Get On Your Feet

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2005

A Look at the healing of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful

It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usually spot at the tem-ple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn’t any bluer, the birds didn’t sing any louder, the sun didn’t shine any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord Is Watching

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 18, 2005

Psalm 121 is a Psalm of comfort to give us courage to stand through any trials that may come. It stands on it’s own, but maybe by God’s grace this sermon will help you in some way.

February 19, 2005 Psalm 121 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran