Sermons on Sharp Disagreement:

Of Liars And Deception Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Seen any angels lately? Watch out! Satan appears as an angel of light. His lies and deceptions are used to destroy. Beware!

2 Corinthians 10-11 Last week I spoke to you about abortion and the horrors of such a practice. I told you that over 40 million babies have been aborted since 1973. Well, the actual figures are closer to 50 million. Do you know how many people live in New York City? About 9 million. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

279 - Seek & Save - Serve & Sacrifice

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

Jesus came to seek & save by serving & sacrificing... this is why we are here too!

Opening Humor: The man had a parrot on his shoulder and he went into a bar. The parrot said "People, People." The man said, "Yes, parrot, these are people who come to the bar." The man went to a church that Sunday and he took the parrot with him. The parrot said, "People, people." The man said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman And The Waterpot

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew.

THE WOMAN AND HER WATERPOT John 4:1 -- 30 No one could deal with people the way Jesus did. No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew. The Lord was and is the greatest psychologist. Jesus encountered all kinds of people. I can’t help but to contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Jesus Again

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

Like the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, many of us need to be re-introduced to Jesus.

MEETING JESUS AGAIN Luke 24:13-16 INTRO. Remember that the events that we have just read and those we will discuss all happened on Easter Sunday, the day of the resurrection of Christ. The two men - disciples of Jesus. They had seen the miracles and heard the sermons. They had made their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008

How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Origin And Timing Of The Feasts Of Israel

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The feasts were a part of the Mosaic Law that was given to the Children of Israel by God through Moses (Exodus 12; 23:14-17; Leviticus 23; Numbers 28 & 29; and Deuteronomy 16). The Jewish nation was commanded by God to celebrate seven feasts over a seven

Origin and Timing of the Feasts The feasts were a part of the Mosaic Law that was given to the Children of Israel by God through Moses (Exodus 12; 23:14-17; Leviticus 23; Numbers 28 & 29; and Deuteronomy 16). The Jewish nation was commanded by God to celebrate seven feasts over a seven month ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Portrait Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 20, 2008

Isaiah 53 the Suffering Servant passage looked upon as though we were seeing it as a painting on display in an art gallery. Suitable for communion.

ADDRESS: THE PORTRAIT IN THE GALLERY - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 INTRO The unfolding events of Tuesday morning – Who would have thought what the day would bring First attack – Bewilderment Second attack – horror Third attack – immense shock and panic Powerful images Watching the news has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Herose To Save Us All

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2009

From our missionaries to our military, we call them heroes because they go in our place, sacrificing all for a great cause! They know what they have to do. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

HeRose to Save Us All John 15:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeRoseToSaveUs.html Our servicemen / women are our friends, laying their lives down for us. They know what they face going in, they know what they have to do. They are heroes to save us all. So did Jesus...and He Rose to save us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Plans Of The Diligent

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 4, 2016

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance! Hurray!

DILIGENT ! Proverbs 21:5”The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” It was half yearly examination that our Abide school, the English question paper was issued and I sat in the class for supervision. I found a senior boy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ash Wednesday: Confronting Sin

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

A talk given at our evening Ash Wednesday service. Jesus's death on the cross has paid the price for our sins but our bad habits, bad behaviour and the things that trip us up still need to be confronted.

A young man once visited the great German preacher Martin Luther to ask for his advice. He said that he was constantly plagued by wrongful desires and lustful thoughts and did not know what to do. Martin Luther’s reply was typically blunt and to the point. He said, “You can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

As He Is (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 10, 2013

If Only We Would Be What We Are!

1 John 4:17-as He is, so are we in this world. Not as He was, there was only few statements ever said that Jesus was…He was crucified He was dead…But the angel said, “He is not here, He is risen!” I am the bread of life. (John 6:35) I am the light of the world. (John 8:12) I am the door ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fountain Can Not Produce Bitter And Sweet Water.

Contributed by James Linders on Jul 7, 2015

We as children of God and disciples of Jesus Christ, have a certain behavioural code by which we live. To DENY our Lord would be a GROSS violation of THIS code. UNLIKE Peter and Judas, we have the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us in ALL truth.

Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-74

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gossip & Slander - The Evil, The Damage, The Cause And The Cure

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What we say about others determines largely whether we remain in God’s presence.

Gossip & slander - the evil, the damage, the cause and the cure What we say about others determines largely whether we remain in God’s presence Ps 15:1-3 LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? (Who can live in Your presence and in Your power?) A person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Women

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2014

Can you understand the women in your life?

My son has always been a pretty sharp lad. At five, we were trading friendly barbs at each other like “Your feet stink” and such. I shot what I thought was a pretty cool one at him and he comes back with “The only thing holding you together is the Lord.” I thought that pretty well grasped the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Scripture - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010

What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite