Sermons on Rhyme:

Paying Taxes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22. To Pay Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Relentless Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2019

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Persistent & Demanding Prayer Luke 18:1-5 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 9, 2020

How important is it to be a welcoming church? How are we received? How do we receive faithful Bible teachers, each other, and new or weak disciples? Let’s look at the importance of hospitality in Matthew 10:40-42.

How important is it to be a welcoming church? How are we received? How do we receive faithful Bible teachers, each other, and new or weak disciples? Let’s look at the importance of hospitality in Matthew 10:40-42. Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable woman… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Little Problem Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Mary And The Little Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2004

Mary’s HUMILITY, PURITY, AVAILABILITY. Jesus was a SUBSTITUTIONARY, SUPERNATURAL, SPECIAL, SACRIFICIAL, and SPECIAL LAMB, and He SHOULD be a SOUGHT Lamb. Powerpoint at website.

Mary and the Little Lamb Luke 1:26-38; John 1:29 Formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint are at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LittleLamb.html I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure and sweet. Surely, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 3 - Hardwired To Haywired Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 20, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 3 – Hardwired to Haywired I. Introduction We are examining the beginning. Lessons that will enable us to begin this new year off right. I have challenged you to put God in the right order. He is before all things and all others. What visible indicators let people know that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wish Vs Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fencing Off Your Offenses

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 5, 2024

Carrying an offense can be damaging to one's spiritual walk and relationships with others. Learning to defend against these offenses can be a protection, and learning to praise God at the onset can prove to be a powerful fence against the offense.

Fencing Off Your Offenses Proverbs 18:19 says, “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.” What does it mean to be offended and how is that different than unforgiveness? If unforgiveness is a prison, then an offense is the door that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11, Psalm 89:9, 1 Chronicles 16:35, Psalm 32:7, Colossians 3:13, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 18:19  (view more)  (view less)

The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

Our body is a house where the Holy Spirit dwells, it becomes a temple, what condition is your temple in?

The Three Little Pigs Matthew 7:24-27 Monte T. Brown Introduction Nehemiah led the Jews into Jerusalem to rebuild the city. They where there to rebuild the city of God. In the Kingdom of God, we possess houses. These houses are where our spirit dwells; they become a temple for the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Give Us Men!

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Father’s Day sermon stressing the need for committed men in the Body of Christ.

GOD GIVE US MEN JEREMIAH 5:1-6 The question has been asked more than once, "What is a father?" Ham Mobley helps us out with the answer in an informative and entertaining way. "Between the joy of bridegroom and the pride of grandfather, we find a bewildered human being called a father. . . . ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 22, 2004

The angels--a song of glory; Simeon--a song of promise; Mary--a song of trust

The Songs of Christmas…a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Meditation—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One of my favorite things about Christmas is the music. I love Christmas songs. My favorite thing to do at Christmas is to sit in the living room with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Congregational

Becoming A Person Who Refreshes Others Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009

Being a Christian who refreshes others is a great legacy!

Becoming A Person Who Refreshes Others (Philemon 1-7) 1. Coincidences: My experience with Dan Leach in Reston, VA. 2. Paul the Apostle recognized that coincidences are not always coincidences; there is more rhyme and reason in seemingly chance events than we can realize. 3. Paul had experienced ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nah-Yeah

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Faith To Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 30, 2019

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10.

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10. Tiny Faith Big Action Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” 6 The Lord answered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist