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Full - Pt. 4 - Grace Full Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 4 - Grace Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 7, 2014

How do we escape God's righteous judgment if we are accountable to God for thinking about it?

The Affairs of the Heart Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction At the beginning of last week’s sermon (“More righteousness Needed, Please!”) we saw just how critical that verse 20 is to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in general and this portion of the sermon in particular. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Answer Eleven: Understanding The Spirit Of God's Minister Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015

This 11th answer to division is the need to see and understand the spirit of God’s minister.

For the past 5 months we have been looking at Paul’s answers to some questions that the Corinthian church had asked him about how to reunite their divided church. Paul took each of 11 questions and addressed each one with a specific answer. Tonight, we look at the 11th answer from Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deep: Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus broke through the individual & social stereotypes to carry the message of hope (eternal life).

Today, we begin a new message series we’ve entitled, “DEEP.” It’s not a take-off on that bad 80’s movie nor are we going to about some prosperity gospel theme about the money you have to give. However, we will be attempting to wrestle with three areas of personal and corporate growth: pride, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation, Sin, And More Sin The Trouble With It All Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016 No matter where one looks, we see that there is something terribly wrong with the world. Nations seek to dominate Nations. We read daily about death, murder, and violence. Our children tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Of The Brains

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need for someone to become a genius to share the gospel!

INTRODUCTION “Brothers, I do not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaim to you this message from God!” (Borrowing the thought of Paul’s message to Corinthians in Chapter 2 verse 1) The problem of Corinthians is best described in verse 12. They were pulling each other on each ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Purity, Pt. 1

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 29, 2013

We have something to put off, to put on, and to put away.

Walking in Purity, pt. 1 Ephesians 4:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130529.mp3 This chapter begins talking about walking in unity, and now advances to walking in purity. Walking in unity applied directly to our relationship with the church, our fellow members. Walking in purity applies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mysteries In Twenty-Four Hours Series

Contributed by Olorunfemi Ayelehin on Sep 9, 2019

God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. Within this 24hrs, lies great mystery and miracles that the almighty God can do, and nobody can query or challenge Him.

A. Introduction: God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. That is, from sunrise to sunset we have 24hours-divided into 12hrs of the day (6 am -6 pm) and another ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 113:1-9, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lord, How Majestic Is Your Name..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

God reveals his glory from the heavens. God reveals his glory in the Son of Man - salvation. How majestic is your glory (name) Lord!

“LORD, HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME…” April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday – PSALM 8 INTRO.: We totally agree with the Psalm writer, David: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” The name of the Lord is glorious in all the earth. Not just among believers. Of course, only ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Would Jesus Weep Over America?

Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023

If Jesus was walking on this earth today, would he weep over the condition of the world.

Would Jesus weep over America? St. Luke 19:41-44 Luke 19:41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing Your Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Oct 24, 2021

Hold your head up. It's not over until Christ calls you home. Be strong and of good courage.

Pressing your way! Rev. Howard Lewis 2018 Today I would like to encourage you not to give up on God. I know you have suffer, I have suffer. Sometimes life throws us uncertainties and woes that we often don’t understand. But I learned that it takes time to have a good aged wine, or a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

The Call To All Sinners (Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

Imagine you are Matthew, the tax collector. You come from a Jewish background but you work for the enemy----the Roman Government. You have made a good living. But, ….

THE CALL TO ALL SINNERS Text: Matthew 9:9- 13 Matthew 9:9 - 13 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10  And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jun 30, 2023

Waiting is one of the most difficult things that we Christians are called to do.

Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Others Fail You, God Will Keep You

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 14, 2022

In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority.

In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority. It has become so frequently that it sounds like a riddle or something from a fairytale. But I think that I need to remind someone this morning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote To Confusion Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

When facing trials that leave us confused and defeated, God offers the divine wisdom needed to endure, but we must ask for it with a single-minded faith that trusts His goodness completely.

Introduction: The Inevitable Question Last time we were in the book of James, we looked at one of the most challenging commands in the entire Bible: "Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." We learned that God uses trials to test our faith and produce a steadfast ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist