Sermons on Secret Of Victory:

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Adoption and regeneration - and the advantages we receive as sons of God [GUIDANCE, ACCEPTANCE, ASSURANCE, INHERITANCE...all are ours!] Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Welcome to the Family Romans 8:14, 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeFamily.html There is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? We had children and found out that there is: “Thou shalt not kill.” We love our family, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Adventist

"A Glimpse Into The End Time"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001

Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: Doorway To A Better Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 16, 2005

An examination of Jesus’ words in John 10:10: "I have come to give you life and that more abundantly."

Narnia: Doorway to a Better Life John 10:1-10 The classic novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells of four London children who are sent to a professor’s country home in for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A House Without Ceiling Or Walls

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on May 20, 2005

Let’s seek to live radically open lives; caring and open with each other, and open to God.

A house without ceiling or walls - A Radical new way of being community - Last week’s memory verse : “Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Purpose of the Passage: The presence of the Holy Spirit created a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005

We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship The Way God Really Intended It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on the church.

In a famous broadcast to the United States, England’s Arch Bishop William Temple made a statement that he knew could be considered an outrageous statement. “This world can be saved from political chaos and collapse by one thing only,” he announced, “and that is worship.” We would love to be able ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Shaddai

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further sprea

Introduction · Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. · In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further spread the Word of God. · ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hero's Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE VISION

Title: An Above Average Vision Text: Hebrews 11:11 Intro: Here in this text we find an elderly gentleman that is faced with a problem in his life. Abram is about 85 and has no heirs. He has a slave that was born in his house but no blood heir to carry own his name. Abram begins to talk to God about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I Would Not Do In Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There are some things we shouldn’t do in church.

1 TIM. 3:15 “WHAT I WOULD NOT DO IN CHURCH” A) I love my church … I look forward with joy to attend it … Why do I love it? * Attending the services is like a shower of rain after a dry spell ……. * Like a table of food when I’m hungry … Like a bath when I’m dirty … * Like a cool drink when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 12, 2007

Explains the importance of Speaking in tongues

The Importance of Speaking in Tongues Theme: Text: 1 Corinthians 14 1 ¶ Follow after charity (love), and desire (be zealous for, let it be a burning desire, pursue ardently, desire eagerly or intensely) spiritual gifts , But covet earnestly the best gifts: (1 Corinthians 12:31 AV) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Him

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) What does it really mean to ’receive Him’?...

Receiving Him John 1:1-5, 10-14a This morning I want to talk with you about a question that is relevant to each and every one of us here. It is a rather critical questions because, by biblical definition, all eternity hangs in it’s balance. And the question is this: What does it mean to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009

In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist