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A Trip To God's Woodshed

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

God’s chastisement to His disobedient children.

HEBREWS 12: 5-11 “A TRIP TO GOD’S WOODSHED” A) I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities. * The bills were coming in monthly to these parents, & they were struggling to keep their head above water. * One day his mother received a letter from him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real Refreshment Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2003

We must have the courage to hear God’s Word.

REAL REFRESHMENT Nehemiah 8:1-18 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD. ?: What? What should we do when we hear it? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 8:1-18 three responses we need to have when we hear God’s Word. The _____ response we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005

The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 18, 2008

Ways to imitate God and thereby cash in on the spiritual riches in Christ. (Expository sermon)

We’re in the series "Simple Living," based on the 2nd half of Paul’s correspondence to the Ephesian Christ followers of the First Century. In the first half of the letter, believers are described as “spiritually rich,” and in the second half, the part upon which this series is based, we’re told ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Adam Cain on Sep 14, 2009

You must know and do God’s will. Just knowing or just doing won’t cut it

Note: This is written based on a message that I preached way back in 2001 so a little background here might help. I was wrestling with whether God wanted me to be a preacher or not. I prayed a while then asked my pastor for an opportunity to speak as part of a Youth Sunday service. He agreed to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Authority Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 17, 2008

Empower your Church to use the Authority that Jesus delegated to Christians. (Identity, Faith, Keys, Hinderances, Great Commission).

The Believer’s Authority Grant van Boeschoten February 17, 2008 1. Jesus Sends out the 70 When Jesus walked the earth he was followed around by many people. Some people stayed around just because it was exciting. Where you found Jesus you found miracles, and many people liked to get the goose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007

A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

(this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skip Excess, Find Simplicity Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Worry is a big problem, especially at Christmas time. We shouldn’t be chasing after and worrying about things that non-Christian people chase! The sins of worry and fretting over things might be acceptable sins to people, but they aren’t to God! Worry is

You might be wondering why I am starting a Christmas series even before Thanksgiving. Well, the stores start Christmas now, so I figure if you can’t beat em, join em! That is only partially true. One reason I am starting it now is that I am going to be on vacation next week. But another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2011

Our Awesome God is Holy. He is distinct in His greatness and goodness.

Our Awesome God Series: THE HOLINESS OF GOD ISAIAH 6:1-8 [Note: portions of this message were extracted from my previous Bible study on this passage and from Bruce Goettsche message.] A little boy excitedly told his mom that he had just MEASURED HIMSELF and he was six feet tall! Mom was a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sobering Standards Of Spiritual Success

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2010

Success is so many things to so many people, but the Bible tells us what Success really is.

SOBERING STANDARDS FOR SPIRITUAL SUCCESS (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us want to be successful, but first one must understand what success is. Webster’s defines success 1. Favorable or desired outcome, 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Questions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008

ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Toughest Job On Earth Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. This is the final message in our series: Desperate Households. Today’s message deals with parenting, the toughest job on earth.

Introduction One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. When I was younger I used to think I knew almost everything about my kids. But the older I get the more I realize how naïve I was. This is only scratching the surface about my naiveté, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Gonna Whip You If You Don't Quit It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

God is a loving Father Who will chastise.

PROV. 3:11-12 “GOD’S GONNA WHIP YOU IF YOU DON’T QUIT IT!” A) I want to say three things about myself as a Christian! * First of all I am saved ... I am saved because I have repented of my sin, and by faith accepted the Lord Jesus Christ, and received Him as my Lord. * Furthermore, I am sure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene

The Beautiful God Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014

We are attracted to beauty because God is the ultimate beautiful one.

Show Me Your Glory “God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isa 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Ps 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational