Sermons on Sin Is Aggressive:

Light In The Darkness: Jesus Power To Give.

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 3, 2004

Based on Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matt. 4:12-23 this discussess the use of power by Jesus with illustrations from the movies of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pay it Forward.

“There is no good or evil, just power and those too weak to use it.” If you have seen the movie or read the book of HP and the philosopher’s stone, then you will have heard that phrase. In a last ditch attempt to win Harry’s cooperation, the evil wizard Voldemort asserts “There is no good or evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evolution: Fact Or Fiction Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

We’ll get the "boloney detector" out and examine the so called facts behind evolution.

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 2 “Evolution: Fact or Fiction” Hebrews 11:3 A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

His Son And Heir Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 8, 2004

The Father has appointed Jesus heir of all things - what does this mean?

His Son and heir 1v2 Reading Ps 2 God 2 has … spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds I HAVE nothing to do today but to preach Jesus Christ. This was the old subject of the first Christian ministers: “Daily in the temple, and in every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Know The Bible Is The Word Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2 of this intriguing look at the Scientific, Historical, Archaeological, Scriptural, and Practical Proofs...

HOW I KNOW THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, PART II “Questions People Ask” Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Miracles of origination/preservation/circulation…….external evidence Now the internal evidence……….. 1. Scientific ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Alcohol And Social Drinking Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Hebrew/Greek Word Study lays foundation for powerfully moving message you can’t argue with in good conscience! Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation.

Prov. 23:29-35 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Maker Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2004

This sermon examines what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Blessings And Curses" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

This message deals with the blessings and curses of God as given from Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim. Beware of God’s CURSES ... Be ready to receive God’s BLESSINGS.

“Blessings & Curses – I” INTRODUCTION: Read Deut. 11:26-28 I like to have things spelled out for me if someone ask me to do a job … what is the RIGHT WAY, WRONG WAY. Have you ever had a job to do, and no one told you WHAT to do, or HOW to do it? There are 2 ways it can turn out … a BLESSING or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-18, Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph And His Dream Of Many Colors Series

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Jun 7, 2004

When all the circumstances said, "No way.", God said, "No, this way!"

Dream Builder’s—Joseph and his dream of many colors All the circumstances said, “No way.” God said, “No, this way!” Halfway through the second grade, Mrs. Sergeant, who lived up to her name, sent a note home to the young boy’s parents. It was added onto his report card and therefore entered ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

No Orphans In Christ

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

If we are in Christ, we are never alone; we are not, and can never be, orphaned.

No Orphans in Christ May 1, 2005 John 14:15-21 2458 words 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Redeeming Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005

We can’t relive the moments that pass, so we must seize every opportunity. How can we redeem time?

REDEEMING TIME By pastor Jim May Ephesians 5:15-17 & Colossians 4:5-6 Today marks the first day of the latest time change as we went from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time once again. Twice each year, we get the wonderful opportunity to either sleep an hour longer, or get up an hour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring All Vets

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2005

We need to give honor to whom honor is due.

INTRO. – ILL.- Military expectations. While talking to a potential recruit, the military recruiter said, "Exactly what kind of job are you looking for in the military?" The high school kid said, "I’m looking for something with an enlistment bonus of about $20,000, where I won’t have to work too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unveiling God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 12, 2005

Sermon 2 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers unveil God’s Grace through their TEMPLES, TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURE.

UNVEILING GOD’S GRACE Matthew 25: 14-30 1. I can remember the moment as if it was yesterday. I was six, going on seven years old, dressed the part, as one of a group of shepherds on the hillside around Bethlehem, keeping watch over our master’s sheep. • We had rehearsed for weeks to familiarize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Average Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

The speaker laid out a four part process to effective outreach programs. The first step in the process was to develop an identity. This got me thinking about the identity of the Adventist church and more specifically this church. Identity is much more t

I met with the pastor this week to discuss the mission and purpose of the church. We discussed many things to help the church grow and to make known to the world that Jesus is coming soon. We mulled over outreach ideas, mission statements, etc. One of the things that stood out in my mind was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Adventist