Sermons on Sharks:

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Have Control

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Realizing, when we give God full control we are in safe hands.

Psalms 24:1-4 & 25:4,5,20 Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Ps 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Quitters And Winners

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009

When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

Overcoming Discouragement Prairie Baptist Church – 12/13/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Filling The Cosmos Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

God populates the earth and the heavens preparing for humans to come on the scene.

“Filling the Cosmos” (Genesis 1:14-25) A. God Forms the Cosmos (vv 2-13) Day 1: He Produces Light Day 2: He Parts the Waters Day 3: He Prepares the Land Well, there is a little more creation work to be done before we are allowed to come on the scene, and God spends the next couple of days setting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-25

Journey Back To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 6, 2012

The restoration of joy in David's life.

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?!" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Law Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 28, 2011

God sent Christ to fulfill the law, and he now allows us to satisfy it through our identification with him.

Romans 7:1-13 Introduction: A. Do you ever wish they had consulted you before making a particular law? B. For example, the area you are driving through is posted 45 mph because it is a residential zone, but there are only three houses throughout the entire area? C. Michelle and I sometimes discuss ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Contrition Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 9:1-37 about the confession of hte people made in response to the hearing of the law

Text: Nehemiah 9:1-37, Title: Return to Contrition, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Mackenzie wanting to go the Dinosaur museum, and us not really having time, and hoping that she would forget, but three-year olds have surprisingly one-track minds over long ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 3 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 3 Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen the beginnings of God’s creation take shape. Out of nothing God created a universe. Something that had never existed before. There was no precedent for this. But our omnipotent God designed and created everything that exists. On the first day He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Going For The Goal Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 10, 2008

It seems everyone today is talking about setting goals, in Philippians 3:12-4:1 Paul helps us move from goal setting to goal archiver.

Going for the Goal Philippians 3:12-4:1 This morning I would like to talk about going for the goal. Every Sport has it own goal, or objective. Help what is the goal of Basketball? Baseball? Football? Nascar Racing? Dale Earnhardt said, following one race, “I cried a little bit in the race ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Aug 8, 2005

We all remember days of major life events. Brother Job had a day and the bible says NOW THERE WAS A DAY. Jesus is ready to help you through that Day.

BLESSED ASSURANCE Job 2:11 11 Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this adversity that had come upon him, each one came from his own place-- Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. For they had made an appointment together to come and mourn with him, and to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008

When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

Sermon on what you hold valuable and where you are storing those treasures.

Treasure Hunting Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction Good morning, this morning I want to talk about treasures. Your treasures and my treasures. They may not be the same thing but they are things we hold dear in our lives. Illustration- If I gave you my wallet, that would be weird for both of us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Nazarene