Sermons on Spiritual Man:

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 8, 2008

In Ezekiel 34, using the language of promise, God introduces a new plan for shepherding his people which we see fulfilled in John 10. Jesus, the Good Shepherd still calls his sheep.

The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34:1-6; 11-16;23-24; 30-31 Children’s Story Just before school started, I invited four kids from next door to go with me to the city library. These kids ranged from 7 – 10 years old and had never been to the library. We went upstairs where they have all the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

God Remembers

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 11, 2008

It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’.

GOD REMEMBERS It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’. Let us look into the Word of God, take on board what it says, and as a result be encouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prescription For An Achan Nation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 31, 2008

It’s not the Jerichos that defeat most Christians...it’s the Ais. What Christian America must do to keep from following the path Israel took in our text. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Prescription for an Achan Nation Joshua 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AchanNation.html Have you ever noticed the similarities between Israel and Christian America? Both bountifully blessed by God, having great victories and claiming powerful promises of God. And both flirting with defeat by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Tragedy

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

David teaches how to pray in dysfunction and tragedy

Absalom 2 Samuel 13-18 Praying in Tragedy Tell the Story - Like a season of the Sopranos Amnon, heir to the throne, is obsessed by his half-sister Tamar (Absalom’s true sister) – he feigns illness and lures her to his room where he tries to seduce her, and then, when she refuses, he rapes her. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Truth About Rich People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Ok, The Election Is Over, Now What

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

During the recent campaign there has been so much hate by Christians on both sides. Now is the time to remember who we are supposed to be people of love.

Buddy is what history has called a “Yellow Dog Democrat.” He would never disagree with that statement. He never has had anything good to say about any Republican that has ever held office. In fact the word “Republican” is almost always uttered with an expletive of one form or another. If a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Struggling To Be A People Of Integrity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009

Preached 1989. A people of integrity will not act as though God is automatically on their side, apart from righteousness; and they will pay attention to the way in which leadership is chosen.

On this Independence Day weekend we think about our nation’s history, our nation’s life. As we do so I want to assure you that we will be wrestling with the word of God, not just scattering political opinions over the landscape like birdseed. I am not here as political pundit, but as a pastor and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Reunions of the past and currently life and how will it be in the future.

Past, Present and Future Jeremiah 29:4-7 A few weeks ago, Renee and I headed off for a trip down memory lane. Have any of you ever returned to your old elementary school or other place from your childhood to have a feeling that it was different than you remember? The halls seemed smaller or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

God's Love Letter Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 5, 2009

A very practical sermon that depicts the Bible as God’s love letter to us. The message shares some insights from the Word about the Word and practical advice on how to engage the Bible.

Back when I was a young sailor, I came back home on Christmas leave. My sister asked me to take her to get some last minute Christmas gifts and I said OK. So when we got into the car, my sister told me that she was going to invite a friend, Sofi, to come along with us. Well – let me tell you – I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning from the darkness.

This past Sunday was considered to be the Day of Pentecost Did you look on your calendar? What is it? For ’day of pentecost’ Acts 2:1 And when the DAY OF PENTECOST was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supercharged

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2009

A renewed mind finds energy in working because it discerns God’s will, thinks in terms of service, and focuses on the meaning of the Cross.

In 1960, John Kennedy was running for the presidency, and was campaigning near a coal mine in West Virginia. One of the miners put a series of questions to Kennedy: "Is it true that your father is one of the wealthiest men in the world?" Kennedy admitted that this was true. "Well, then, is it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

If You've Seen Me...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009

God wants to touch us. He wants us to see him. He took on flesh and blood to make it possible. Beyond that, God wants to spend eternity with us. That’s what we were made for.

Do you like family pictures? When Jennifer was born we took thousands of pictures of her. She would smile and we’d snap another picture. I remember getting a roll of film developed one time and seeing about 36 pictures, (actually 72 with double prints), of almost exactly the same expression and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Plans Get Messed Up (09)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2009

When YOUR plans get messed up, maybe God has something better for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you get frustrated when you plan something out only to have something mess up those plans? • Maybe you were traveling somewhere for Christmas only to have storm come through that did not allow you to get to your destination? • You send out gifts that do not make it on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ