Sermons on Series Too Hot To Handle:

How To Deal With Failure

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 14, 2005

This sermon considers the all-too frequent reality of failure in our lives. We’ll look at disciples of Jesus who were well versed in it and how they dealt with it. There is hope!

FAILURE -- the word conjures up a bad mental taste. It is such a predominant reality among us that there is an E-magazine website – www.failure.com with a wide selection of failure paraphernalia – mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps! Who has not tasted the bitter drink of failure – an exam; having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Devilution: God's Tsunami - [the Flood / Noah / Ark / Evolution]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005

Evolution Series, part of Dates, Deluge and Dinosaurs. Proofs of the flood, including proofs from Dec. 26, ’04. Powerpoints/notes for entire series at website.

Devilution, Pt. 8—Dates, Deluge, and Dinosaurs God’s Tsunami Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Dates…This was the 1st question, next… II. Deluge...(THE EVIDENCE FOR A GLOBAL FLOOD) • A second question often asked of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013

This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stage 2: Engage Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009

The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run But You Just Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 24, 2008

A series of message of from the book of Jonah

YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU JUST CAN’T HIDE Jonah 1:4-5 1. The book of Jonah begins with Jonah’s receiving God’s call to “go and serve.” This is a common call from God. 2. God takes His call to His children very seriously and expects His children to respond affirmatively to His call. 3. To recognize ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Fruits: Joy Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: How many folks have a dog? I’ve had several dogs in my life... One thing about dogs If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Crisis Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 4, 2014

Preparing for the coming crisis as set forth in Luke 12:49-59 teaches us to settle our eternal destiny before it is too late.

Scripture This is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of the Gospel of Luke Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Temperate Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2001

Fifth in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 2/11/2001 Temperate Titus 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:2 Introduction: A. Once the devil was walking along with one of his demons. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did he find?” asked the demon. “A piece of the truth,” the devil replied. “Doesn’t it bother you that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Say Thanks?

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Jul 9, 2002

How can you be thankful when you have just lost everything, and almost your lives too?

HOW CAN I SAY THANKS? (Message outline from Charles R. Wood) A. It was 1964. Our family, along with 5 other families and some single ladies had to escape for our lives. from the Kafumba mission station - because our lives had been threatened by communist rebels. 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

In

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 3, 2003

DO you ever stop to consider the little words in the Bible? After this message, you may start too.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title IN By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our text for this message is found in the very first book, chapter, and verse, of the Bible. Genesis 1:1, please read along with me if you will. Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

From Doubting To Doing Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Just as Thomas was at heart a sincere follower, so too must we reach out and touch Jesus by faith.

John 20:24-29 – From Doubting to Doing Harriet, the church gossip and self-appointed supervisor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several residents were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Need For Discipline

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

Too many Christians live undisiplined lives. This sermon will give direction in how to live a disciplined Christian life.

THE NEED FOR DISCIPLINE 1 Corinthians 9:27 I. DISCIPLINE YOUR WILL (Ephesians 6:6). A. Discipline means “training that develops self-control . . . accep-tance of or submission to authority and control”—Webster. B. In his most excruciating hour, Jesus submitted his will to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Does God Allow Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004

Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational