Sermons on Secular Ideology:

A Place For You To Dwell

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 14, 2006

Your goal as a Christian should be to dwell in God’s presence continually and be a reflection of His glory to the world.

July 9, 2006 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 91 Subject: God’s Protection Title: A Place for You to Dwell There are several areas that I have based my preaching ministry upon. 1) I believe people need to be saved and in order to do so they need to hear the gospel from you. 2) I believe that God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Found Faithful

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2006

A sermon to be used at the beginning of a pastorate.

Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVA) 1Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Can You Hear Me Know? Part 2

Contributed by John Russell on Aug 18, 2006

Knowing God’s will is one of the most challenging aspects of being a Christian... or is it?

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Part II: Discovering the Will of God Proverbs 3.5-7 Introduction For two years I’ve been prom-ising this message. How can I tell what God wants me to do? How does a Christian make decisions? How does God direct us? What’s the secret? What’s the magic for-mula? Last week on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating The Sunday School

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006

This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Ok To Fall In Love - Valentine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2006

All moral responsibility hinges on the two affections of love for God and love for our neighbor. Memorable outline. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

It’s OK to Fall Luke 10:25-37 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OK2Fall.html The man in our text fell...he fell among thieves. The Good Samaritan fell...he fell in love for the man and had mercy and compassion toward him. And it’s ok to fall. We talk so much about love being a commitment and not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Praise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Praise must be a priority in our lives

The Priority of Praise Psalm 150 July 9, 2006 Morning Worship Introduction Mike Ditka is one of those sports personalities who seem larger than life. Now coach of the New Orleans Saints, he recently shocked his coaching staff when he announced that he would not use profanity anymore. According to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is This Person, Christ?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 15, 2006

This sermon opens our thoughts to some possibilites of how the apostles and early church viewed Jesus, and the revelance for today.

Who is this person we call the Christ? “…on the way He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Have you ever given much consideration to this question? “And they answered Him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’” What does this tell us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Respond To The Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006

Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Driven Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

James shows the value of wisdom as part of living the Christian life

The Wisdom Driven Life James 1:2-8 August 13, 2006 Evening Service Introduction The story is told of a man in China who raised horses for a living. When one of his prized stallions ran away, his friends gathered at his home to mourn his great loss. After they had expressed their concern, the man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Plugging Into The Power Source

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. The old has become engrained in us. Our past cannot be undone. We have essentially become a product of ev

Plugging Into the Power Source Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21 (NCV) Introduction: An old farmer decided it was finally time to take his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful To God

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anna

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Why did Anna succeed under adverse circumstances and become a prominent figure in the Christmas story?

“Anna” A study of Anna, the prophetess, as recorded in Luke 2:36-38, is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Although she is part of the Christmas story, the truths she lived out are an inspiration and model for us to follow as we consider the New Year and all the opportunities it holds. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven ~ Tickets Only

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 24, 2005

We all have a personal invitation to His Place.

HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-7 1: Introduction: Everything is going to Change! How many of you have planned to go on a cruise this summer or take a holiday by the sea this year? Well make the most of it because this scripture tells us that when we finally get to heaven it’s going to be very ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

How To Have A Healthy Church

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

Koinonia means we will bear each other’s burdens, confess our faults, and restore each other gently.

How to Have a Healthy Church Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Today is Pentecost Sunday. On this Sunday, forty days after Jesus ascended to heaven, Peter preached the first Gospel Sermon. On that day, over 5,000 people accepted Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth In Advertising

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005

Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican