Sermons on Self Gratification:

The Secret Of Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2014

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The Secret of Joy John 16 / Philippians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecretJoy.html In the year 1900 a survey asked, "What must you have to be happy?" Results showed 72 answers. The same survey was taken among the same size sampling in 1950. Results showed 496 answers. I wonder how many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-9, Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Non-Decision Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 29, 2016

Pilate declares Jesus innocent so Jesus should be set free. But Pilate also needs to compromise so he makes a “non-decision”. Pilate’s decision seems better than the decisive decision of the chief priests to call Caesar their king however a non-decision about Jesus is still a decision against Him.

Message John 19:1-16a The Non-Decision. Have you ever been in one of those situations where you don’t really make a decision – but by not making a decision you actually make a decision? It might happen to a person who gets asked to join in on a Fun Run. You have to run 10km. You are not sure if ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Jesus First Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2018

A disciple of Jesus will have to put Jesus first, ahead of the most precious things in this life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Does your life in Christ get frustrating at times? I mean you are trying to be what Jesus wants you to be, yet things keep happening, both good and bad that keeps you distracted. • Do you feel a little like Paul at times as he writes in Romans 7:18? • SLIDE #2 • Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carrying Your Own Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2018

We are called to do more than to come to church, we are called to be sold out to Jesus and His kingdom!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Well, you are back, last week was a difficult message to absorb, I hope last week’s message was enlightening and challenging for each of us. It was for me. • As we continue with our series, DISCOVERING DISCIPLESHIP, each week will be a challenge for each of us to go deeper ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Righteousness Based On Love, Not Law"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2017

A sermon about Jesus' earthly father--Joseph.

“Righteousness Based on Love, Not Law” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “righteous”? Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with beady eyes who points his finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing “out Of Yourself” And Into Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 28, 2015

Seeing is not always believing. The Jews who witnessed Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000 did not understand the truth about Jesus-that He was the manna from heaven in the flesh.

"Believing “Out of Yourself” and Into Christ:" John 6:22-34 John 6 contains 71 verses and includes 2 days in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus fed the 5,000, He sent His disciples out ahead of Him while He spent time alone with His Father. Last week we had the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Danger The Explosive Emotion Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2015

True Biblical knowledge married to a living spiritual relationship with Jesus leads to new creation behavior. Anger is an emotion given by God to respond to injustice and unrighteousness. Learn in this sermon to use anger biblically.

Intro: If you remember last week one of the most important things we can do is saturate our minds with God’s word. We do this so that the Holy Spirit can plant it deeply within our minds and give us something of the Spirit to think about. We don’t learn more of the Bible which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death - Reconciling The Law And Love

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

How God's law and God's love satisfy justice

Life and Death…Reconciling the Law and Love Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 I Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 When I looked at the date I would be speaking to you this time and saw that it was Feb 13th I thought how great it was going to be to speak about ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Our Example Within Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020

Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Uncontrolled Anger

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 7, 2020

Everyone experiences anger daily! What we do with it is what matters. Uncontrolled anger is dangerous.

THE PROBLEM OF UNCONTROLLED ANGER "3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not respect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-8, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spreading The Good News During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2020

To be a light and offer this world peace of mind there are three things we must do: 1) draw nearer to God to learn love and peace from the Master, 2) hold onto and share the hope we have in our Lord Jesus Christ and 3) look for ways to spur one another onto good deeds!

Good News from Coronavirus Outbreak Hebrews 10 :19-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As the Coronavirus reeks havoc across this world one can’t help but wonder how we might give hope and peace in this time of crises. Those who used to think that the preventative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Coronavirus Concerns”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2020

Three concerns I have in the wake of the coronavirus plague

“Coronavirus Concerns” March 29, 2020 Psalm 91:1-7 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7, Isaiah 41:9-14, Luke 18:7-8

Denomination: Holiness

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023

‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Brethren