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Washing In The Big Muddy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. This is a message about another "Big Muddy" River.

WASHING IN THE BIG MUDDY 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. I first saw the river at Memphis. It looked like a mass of cocoa moving lazily toward the sea. At one time this mighty river was colored only by the tons of silt it carried downstream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, Son Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Understanding that Jesus is the Son of God and Man of Destiny

Jesus Christ, Son of God and Man of Destiny. Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 As you look through the pages of history, from time to time, you come across a man or woman who it seems is a person of destiny. Some have even made such claims. From time to time you see people who seem to have a calling ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Verifier Approach

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2008

The four words that verifies our faith. 1. Written 2. Believe 3. Christ 4. Life

-Qopchedy qokedydy qokololy qokeedy qokedy shedy. [NOTE: For this to make sense to the congregation, you will need to project these words on a scene, or have them printed as part of the worship bulletin.] Try saying that! The best cryptologists in the world have been unable to decode the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31

Denomination: Baptist

Into Oblivion

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

From Nebuchadnezzar's Dream to todays world events

2 Timothy 3:1KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous (difficult, terrible, dangerous) times shall come. Oblivion – The state of being completely forgotten or unknown – The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness – Made up of two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: - 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I was working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than pasturing this church. But I was not more happy. God’s Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Banquet For The King's Son: Who Am I In The Parable?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 5, 2012

We need to ask ourselves a question: Who am I, who are you in this parable of Jesus? The answer has an important bearing on what we do about it ...

During the summer some friends from Hampshire (Bethany and David) asked Moira and I to keep free Thursday 29 August 2013 for their wedding. The date is firmly in the diary and I’m looking forward to conducting the ceremony. They’ve also asked lots of other friends and family to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Fear Of Life's Final Moments Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2010

We do not need to fear death. Jesus' resurrection is real.

John 14:1-6 “Fear of Life’s Final Moments” INTRODUCTION One of the pieces of creation that convinces me there is a God is our bodies. We’re built like a Timex watch—you know, “Takes a beating but keeps on ticking.” As a member of the National Ski ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

How Excited Are We About The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2010

If I really believe in what the Gospel of Jesus Christ can do in my life, shouldn’t I be as compelled as the Apostle Paul to live a life for Christ?

We started a new study series last week with the Letter to the Romans. When this letter was written 2000 years ago, the City of Rome was the center of the world! The city had over 2 million people with diverse backgrounds but many were slaves. The Church in Rome was very fragile in the sense that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wargames And Dirty Kitchens Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 3, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to play wargames and cook in unsanitary conditions in order to visually desmontrate the plight of the rebels in Jerusalem. Praise God we get to use Powerpoint for visual impact today!

In Ezekiel chapter 4, the prophet beings to prophesy to the people with visual aids! VERSES 1-8 Wargames in the Bible! Since I love to play boardgames based on military conflict, this passage is sort of fun. In this section, Ezekiel is commanded by God to create a visual representation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

We become very anxious and get frustrated with very small and big decisions of our life. We may go to the extent of adopting worldly methods to take those decisions.We may - Ask God to give us immediate sign - Fast - Flip a coin - Go by Feelings - Dream -

How can I Know what God wants me to do? Romans 11: 33 – 36 Introduction: Most often we are in a dilemma while making small or big decisions in our lives. We may ask the following questions- 1. Will God send me a clear signal? 2. Will I get some sort of special feeling? 3. What if there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The City Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008

We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Ordinary Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

At the birth of Jesus, we see an ordinary time, place and people become extraordinary through God's power.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2006 David Simpson "More than Ordinary" Luke 2:1-7 A Hall County couple made the national news this morning. Bob and Peggy Christmas and their daughter, Mary Christmas, were to appear on NBC’s Today Show this morning to talk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church's Message Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Failing As A Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Amazing Jesus

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A sermon focused on Jesus that asks the question, "Are we still amazed?"

Our Amazing Jesus Mark 1:21-22 Introduction Isn’t it amazing what amazes us today?... It is amazing what it takes to amaze us..... We’ve seen it all. When I was a little boy, I was amazed with stories of Lost Treasure. I buried "treasures" in our back yard and put maps in the attic of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist