Sermons on Silver And Gold:

The Crib And The Cross Were Both Made Of Wood"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The crib and the Cross were both made of Wood" 3:1* ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2* This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Prayer For Believers

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 11, 2008

A look at Jesus’ prayer for His Disciples before He was arrested.

Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Introduction Intercessory prayer is a powerful thing. It builds me up and encourages me to know that people take the time to pray for me. But what builds me up and encourages me even more when it comes to intercessory prayer is a truth that we can find in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Background to 1 John, considering the people, places, subjects, style and purpose.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1 John 1- 2:17) Background to John’s Epistles and Revelation [All quotations from A. Plummer, The Epistles of St John, 1954 unless otherwise specified.] PLACE: EPHESUS • John ended his days at Patmos, then Ephesus (c. 100AD?) • Ephesus: the first of all and greatest, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Working For The Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:4-26

Denomination: Anglican

In The Lions' Den

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 4 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-IV—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe, Does It Matter?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Our Lives

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Apr 13, 2008

How to be a living sacrifice as Paul exhorts believers to do.

Presenting Our Lives Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Is there any encouragement in your life today…..or even how you live your life? Do you think that your behavior has any impact on those around you? More importantly, does your life have any purpose? Propositional Statement: I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Living wisely

Wisdom for Life What Wisdom is not Wisdom is not knowledge or age or wealth What Wisdom is Wisdom is the ability to discern what is true, right, or lasting, and act accordingly; the opposite of foolishness. How do I Gain Wisdom for Life? Understand the Value of Wisdom Have a Healthy Fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Want Us Rich And Healthy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2009

Get a prosperous soul and let God decide if your life will match it or be given something better.

If you listen to many of the TV and radio preachers you would think that Christ is the dispenser of the American dream. Indeed, God’s throne seems to be a celestial Las Vegas where instead of spinning a wheel your prayers are like rolling dice. If you roll the right number God drops money, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31-40, 3 John 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Transforming Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2009

These is sermon 1 in a series of sermons on moments with Master, as Jesus teaches us crucial life lessons. This sermon deals with the need of the transforming touch of Jesus.

Moments with the Master Series Series Introduction: As one reads the Gospels; it quickly becomes apparent that the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ was a people centered ministry. There are two verses that declare, in detail, our Lord’s mission statement. 1.) Luke 19:10, “For the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

G-R-A-C-E God’s riches at Christ’s expense. You cannot earn your way to Salvation, only by receiving Christ as Savior.

I recently read about a pastor in Arkansas who lost his wife. She died as a result of a terminal disease. She had been struggling with that disease for the two years prior to her death. They finally came to a place about three months before she died where conventional medicine told them that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Working Out For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Paul calls us to an amazing life of working out the gift of salvation.

One of golf’s moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball waited on the tee. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

The Bible And Numbers

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 28, 2007

God is a God of order, and created a universe of precise mathematical design. And He gave special significance to many numbers throughout the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Bible and Numbers http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Numbers.html The digital age has taken technology to new heights...it’s amazing how much can be done so quickly, and how huge blocks of information can be stored on smaller and smaller chips. And digital info. is basically just 2 numbers: 0 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Presumption

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007

Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist