Sermons on Spiritual Boldness:

The Church's 4g Connection

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 21, 2013

Christians can enjoy a wonderful unity together with one another. Our bond is Christ. Blest be the tie that binds! And yet we are different from one another...and should be.

The Church's 4G Network Ephesians 4:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4G.html I want to know how rich you are. Do you know why? Is it for tithing purposes? No. It's for your sake. I mean true riches. Add up everything you have that money can't buy and death can't take away, and that's how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tenth Street And Fourth Avenue East

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 29, 2013

Decisions we make at the crossroads determine our path for life.

Title: Tenth Street and Fourth Avenue East Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Thesis: Decisions at the cross-roads determine the path for life. Introduction: Owen Sound is an historic Canadian port city on Lake Huron that offers tourists a variety of activities. In fact, if I were to pick a Canadian summer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“who Do You Say That I Am?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2014

We learn three truths as we consider our Lord's dialogue with Simon Peter when He asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

When Jesus asked this question of His disciples, it was Peter who provided the answer Jesus wanted to hear. In what Jesus said to Peter afterwards, we learn three valuable truths. 1. Knowing Christ comes from the revelation of God - v. 17 Many today say they know who Jesus is. But what they say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Rooster In The Choir Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014

A rooster in our choir may be preaching the better message.

There are warning signs are all around us. Sometimes we heed the warnings, sometimes we ignore the warnings. Sometimes the warnings seem a little silly to us, if we are reasonable people. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:64-72

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts For The Common Good

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 8, 2014

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given primarily for the common good, and primarily so that we can be His witnesses.

This section of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is about unity in diversity, serving the common good together, and being instruments of God’s grace by His Spirit at work to heal, to teach and to build up. The overall message is that God is in control. It is His church not yours ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Root Of Your Problem Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014

When we follow worldly wisdom, the evidence will be demonstrate in the quarrels and fights that occur in our churches and in our other relationships. The problem is solved when we humble ourselves before God and before others.

“A new movie, “Fight Church,” raises the unusual question: “Can you love your neighbor while kneeing him in the face?” (Source: ABC news, abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/church-fight-club-pits-pastor-pastor-23188184 The documentary, by directors Daniel Junge and Bryan ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are Your Passions? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 6, 2014

We can have victory because God is greater than the temptation that comes our way, God has determined that we will ultimately gain victory over sin, and He is FOR US in this current struggle.

Why do I sin? In a lovers dispute in Alaska, 28 year old Gordon Druck, was charged with misdemeanor assault and second-degree felony burglary for allegedly pushing his girlfriend to the ground and later breaking into the village school where she was hiding from him. He told troopers “I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Body Of The Upright

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have bodies like the man of steel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:11 (Amplified Bible) 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Once And Future Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

How can we thank God enough?

THE ONCE AND FUTURE SALVATION. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. The Apostle Paul had at last heard a longed-for report of the Thessalonians’ faith, and love, and devotion (1 Thessalonians 3:6). Timothy’s good news (the word is - literally - “evangel” = gospel) was of such moment that it was a source of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need Milk Not Solid Food

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 30, 2013

To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat.

I. EXORDIUM: Can you take in solid food? Can you eat strong meat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:12 (Amplified Bible) 5:12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Past The Elementary Stage

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014

To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Anointed One Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus ushers in a new kingdom and, with it, a new purpose for His followers’ lives. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

We live in an age of rapid change. Our lives, our surroundings, our routines are constantly changing— sometimes so fast that we don’t even notice it; we can’t keep track; we can’t keep up. In the process, things that once were necessities to us become quaint, obsolete, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay Day Has Arrived Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2014

A study of chapter 6 verses 12 through 17

Revelation 6: 12 - 17 Pay Day Has Arrived 12 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. 13 And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Start Training Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

We need to train as if going to battle.Many of us are weak and fight only in the flesh.

The Ultimate Decision June 26, 2014 If I were to coach you in track for distance I would gather you together and find out your current level of fitness. We would find out how fast you could run a mile. If you could run a 5 minute mile that would be 75 second laps for 4 laps. To start training we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24