Sermons on Spare The Rod:

A Leader’s Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012

This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Profitable Servant Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2012

I want to be a good servant for Jesus, but in this passage Jesus says I can do all kind of great ministry and still be an "unprofitable servant." What two things does Jesus say can stop me from being the profitable servant for Chris that I want to be?

OPEN: The KJV translates Luke 17:10 this way: “So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.’” I don’t want to be an “unprofitable servant”. I want to be a profitable servant for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2012

Too many people are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one hand the thief of vain regret over the past and on the other side the thief of fear and anxiety over the future. These two bandits need to be put behind bars where they be

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars I've chosen this title because too many people today, including Christians, are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one side there is the thief of vain regrets over the past. And on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Servanthood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2012

The Bible talks about us as being servants of God. But it also says we are Sons of the living God. How can we be both? And what does that mean to us as live our Christian life?

OPEN: James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death - The Final Frontier? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 9, 2013

Our viewpoint of death is a stark contrast to God's viewpoint.

Since I have retired I have developed a new hobby. It is called sleeping. I love to sleep. After 34 years of averaging 6 hours sleep a night it is nice to now get 8 or more. In fact I have to set the alarm or I would probably sleep the entire day away. There is an old saying “I fell dead ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Glory To God In The Highest

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 23, 2013

Handel’s Messiah had a song “AND THE GLORY”. So easily we can miss what it means, “AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD SHONE AROUND THEM.” This phrase is a powerful revelation of the Lord God’s presence at Christmas

TITLE: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:8-14 What a Celebration this morning for Christmas Sunday. We have had a blessed Advent Season and what a spirit filled Christmas Candlelight Service this past Wednesday. Most of you really missed a treat. Surprisingly, for Oklahoma, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Complaint Department Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014

But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peculiar People Of The Chosen Generation

Contributed by Joseph Lai on Aug 11, 2013

If you are to rise up to become all that you can be and all that you are in Christ, recognizing who you are as being the peculiar people is just the beginning. You need to allow that revelation to lead you to consecration. And in consecration you make effort to grow in personal holiness.

The Peculiar People A Calling to Recognize your Identity and Purpose "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: " (1Pe 2:9) The same apostle who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2013

We seem to have forgotten how to show our gratitude. This sermon has a quiz and eleven blessings for which we can be grateful.

Luke 17:11-18 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Was God? [sandy Hook School Shooting]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2012

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Where Was God? Psalm 46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/wherewasgod.html Psalm 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

Jesus will take the occasion of this significant meal to demonstrate how God has prepared his body for the sacrifice he will soon make.

Introduction We come to another meal, this one in which Jesus participates in the planning. It is the Passover meal. Mary took the occasion of the previous meal to honor her Lord, and, as Jesus interpreted her act, to prepare his body for burial. Now he will take the occasion of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trumpet Judgments, Part Ii (Rev 9:1-11) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Demonic locusts released from the bottomless pit

The Trumpet Judgments, Part II (Rev 9:1-11) And I looked, and I heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, "Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!" Rev 8:13, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24)

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

A sermon on the Prodigal Son, and how we can always go home to Jesus when we stray from the faith.

You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24) Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran away from home. His father began a journey in search of that rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, Spain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Pedigree Of The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

There are 14 generation between Abraham & David, David & Babylonian Captivity, & Captivity & Jesus. Geneology means “genesis, beginning, origin.” Let's look at the beginning of our Savoir.

The Pedigree of the Prince of Peace Matt. 1.17 Dec. 2, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Matthew 1:1-17 (NASB) 1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Went To College

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009

Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist