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People Of Vision Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 6, 2005

Understanding that God uses people of vison. They are found in a lot of places but most of all we can look to the Bible and see. Abraham - PIONEER of vison. David PLATEAU PUSHER of vision. Paul had PEOPLE as the FOCUS of vision. Part 2 In the Back to the

People of Vision Prov 29:18 This is part two of a series called BACK TO THE FUTURE but it is fine as a stand alone sermon also. I want to speak to you this morning about people of vision. We find them in many places. We find them in community organizations. We find them in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 3, 2008

What would happen if we got back to the basics and tried to live by the 10 Commandments? Oh, the revival that would sweep our nation, our churches, and each of our hearts! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Laying Down the Law Intro. to the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LayingDownLaw.html In The Gospel and the American Dream, historian Bruce Shelley writes, “In one hand Liberty holds the torch of freedom and in the other the tablet of law. The torch challenges the forces ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Inevitability Of Death & Resurrection

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Oct 21, 2006

Most people have heard the old saying “No one is getting out of this world alive”; well there is much to be considered on this topic. When one sets forth with the intention of preaching expostulation on this topic the question arises, “Must everyman die p

I. The American cultures view of death Note: since America is so vast in religion, there are many vies on the subject of death and time will only permit a few to be mentioned this morning. 1. The Atheist’s view When asking an Atheist about eternity, life after death and the wonderful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this world

Theme: Christmas Miracles: past-present-future Thesis: The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year, New Start

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016

So, a new year is a good time for us to put the past behind us, and set our eyes upon new things. We should never allow these mistakes, setbacks, failures to enslave us to the point that we are captive to the past

New Year 2016 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?[1] Happy New Year. Some of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Handling Temptation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

Temptation is a given in the life of all Christians, how we handle that temptation is a completely different story. James gives us three simple steps tht we can take to successful push back the temptations that come our way.

How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Intro Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” Surely that is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in some way. Temptation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eat My Dirt Devil

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Are you tired of feeling like you are in the back of the pack and eating the dust of those in the front? Well it's time to change positions, it's time to move to the lead and let the devil eat your dirt.

I believe I have a word from God today that will be a blessing to you I was praying and seeking the Lord about this word today; and honestly I was telling the Lord that we need an encouraging word. I was telling the Lord that we know we need to hear all the hard stuff and how to be prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

From A Bad Start To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

God provides a way out and a way back but it is not without a price. God requires that we confess our sins and then go further - to repent of our sins to turn away from them and not return to them then we have demonstrated true repentance.

From A Bad Start to a Fresh Start Genesis Chapters 4 to 9 Scripture Reading - 2 Peter Chapter 3 Have you ever tried to make something wonderful and it turned out all wrong? Maybe it was a special cake for a special occasion that went flat when someone slammed a door and the cake deflated. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want A Fireworks Display Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 1 – I Want A Fire…Works Display I. Introduction It is that time of year. July. The month of fireworks. We all seem to love and want a fireworks display. It has become an annual ritual at our house and I am sure the same is true at your house. We grab blankets, bug spray, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Launches The Twelve

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2021

In Mark's version of the sending of the 12, he tells us the exciting story of how Jesus chose 12 men and set them apart to go tell others the Good News of faith in Christ. We need to follow their example!

JESUS LAUNCHES THE TWELVE Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It’s all a matter of how you look at it 1. Four people looked at the same glass of water and saw something different. The Optimist said, “It’s half full.” The Pessimist said, “It’s half empty.” A Hindu looked and said, “The glass in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

We struggle with commitment in our world today. Marriages, for example, last as long as life is convenient. Commitment to God has dwindled as well. If we are going to make a difference in the world, and set our country right, we need a solid commitment to God.

Lack of commitment is something that runs rampant in our world today. People do not truly stand for anything or are even truly committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way and that. (Chameleon Commitment By Neal Gracey Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment … The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 5, 2022

From time to time, most of us, have begun to eat something that was set before us, and before we took our first bite, not the second or third, we noticed something was missing, and we said, “Someone forgot to add the salt!”

As we begin to read the first chapter of the book of Acts, not the second or third, but the first chapter, and we compare the New Testament church to the modern church, we are aware that something is missing. We cannot help but ask, “Where is the evidence of those things that so characterized the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Faces Of Obedience

Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2023

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs. James said the demons believe and tremble, but their belief doesn't save them, because they don't OBEY God. Our faith should cause us to walk, stand, live, and obey.

THE FOUR FACES OF OBEDIENCE Gen. 22:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Generous Giving

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever witnessed a Christian becoming jealous because another Christian received a financial blessing and they didn’t? Everyone has a responsibility to be generous in their giving without expecting anything back and this sermon speaks about what th

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, Georgia May 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, My God above, thank You once again for a day in Your kingdom and the memories of days gone by . Lord I know my life is in Your hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Of Life Before Accepting Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 31, 2008

We are not to dwell in our lives before Christ, but I is good to cognitively think about what our lives apart from Christ were. If we seriously consider it, then we will not so quickly be pulled back into such turmoil and strife.

“Of Life Before Accepting Christ”Ephesians 2:1-3 A Life of Death… A Life of Sin… A Life of disobedience under God’s wrath… Donald Grey Barnhouse, led the son of a prominent American family to the Lord. He was in the service, but he showed the reality of his conversion by immediately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist