Sermons on Several Homogeneous Points:

The World And The Word

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2015

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The World and the Word John 17:6-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WorldWord.html Many Christians have given up on the idea of living a truly victorious, holy Christian life. They have a besetting sin which has them in a headlock. Maybe more than one. They have tried to get the victory, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

3 Beatitudes Of A Church Member

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

GIVES THE IMPORTANT POINTS THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH MEMBER

3 Beatitudes for a Church Member 1CHRON.29:1-5 A) Someone sent me a list some time ago entitled, "Satan’s Beatitudes!" * They said if the devil were to write his beatitudes they would probably go something like this: * Blessed are they who are too tired and busy to go to church on Sundays and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Recovery Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Nov 25, 2008

A look at recovery from the vantage point of blind Bartimaeus.

The Road To Recovery 11-23-08 Series: Road Trip Mark 10:46-52 Intro. If you envisioned your life as one long road, then the chances are pretty good that there would be certain areas along that road that you’d classify as broken, fragmented, messy and maybe even washed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015

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From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Baker's Dirty Dozen

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 11, 2017

Thirteen points that call us to repentance ... a Lenten service.

A BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN 2 Tim 2:22-26 Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26, 2 Timothy 7:21-23, Mark 7:21

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Up With Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2014

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What’s Up With Heaven? John 14:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatsUp.html Epitaph in Indiana: “Here lies the body of old man Peas, Buried ‘neath the flowers and trees. But Peas ain’t here, just the pod. Peas shelled out and went to God.” A lady tried to quote ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When God Has His Day - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

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2 PETER 3:10-13 “WHEN GOD HAS HIS DAY” PART 2 A) One of these days, God’s day is going to come and man’s day will be over. * Man’s day will conclude, as v.7 tells us, with “the day of judgment against the perdition of ungodly men.” * Man’s day will be over and God’s day will begin. B) When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Pray "Remove This Cup” In The Garden Of Gethsemane?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 25, 2022

Throughout history, there have been several explanations given regarding why Jesus asked God, the Father, to remove the cup from Him.

"And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:43-44, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grooooan! Creation Groans, The Spirit Groans, We All Groan. Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 26, 2017

History is full of turning points. In Romans 8, Paul tells us that we still suffer from the turning point that happened in the Garden of Eden. However, history's greatest turning point, the death and resurrection of Jesus, is undoing the effects of that

One of the unique things about history is being able to look back and to see the moments and turning points in which everything changed. It is neat to see how some of the smallest, and seemingly unimportant events, at a certain moment in time, had a bigger significance than anyone would have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Haters

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014

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Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, 1 Samuel 3:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Crosses Before The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2015

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The Crosses Before the Cross John 18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CrossesBeforeCross.html It's the beginning of the end for Jesus, Who is the beginning and has no end. And what looks like the end of Him, is only the beginning of life for us! In rapid fire succession we are about to study the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 21, 2002

Having pointed out the shortcomings of a "different gospel" in 1:6-10, Paul points out the transforming power of a gospel that makes a difference.

Introduction A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Mom signed in at the reception desk, Father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doubles! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 21, 2017

God often makes a point by making a double point! He wants us to rest in the certainty of His promises, in the certainty of Jesus Christ.

Doubles! (Hebrews 6:13-20) 1. I discovered something playing a game of Outburst in our youth group: many of today’s youth are not familiar with Wrigley’s gum. 2. My favorite flavor as a child was Juicy Fruit. As an adult, I began to favor Double Mint gum. Double mint tends to be stronger than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible