Sermons on Spouses And Sex:

Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

temptation

"The Devil Made Me Do It" Matthew 4 4/27/97 Intro: If we were to have a tug-of-war, who would you want on your team? Probably one side would call for Tim Brown or Tim Boren, the other side would call for Mike Moore. Yet when the contest was over, where was the battle lost or won? It was not a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Your Full Potential Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2008

There are 3 people sitting in your seat right now. [not a fat joke!] 1-The person you are today. 2-The person you could be for evil. 3-The complete person you could be for God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, Powerpoint.

Reaching Your Full Potential Joshua 17:12-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ReachingFullPotential.html There are 3 people sitting in your seat right now. [not a fat joke!] There’s the person you are today. Then there’s the person you could be for evil. And then there is the complete person you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does It Hurt? Families Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

God estalished families to give support and structure to societies. In our country families seem to be failing in their purose. We will define families and help them see how to help themselves with God’s guidance.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture reading: Genesis 2:15-25 INTRODUCTION: 1. 34 % of all births to U. S. women in 1999 were to unmarried mothers a. That number is 47% here in Alcorn County 2. 5.5 million Couples are cohabitating. 3. 50% of all U. S. marriages are likely to end in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

God In Your Jungle

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009

Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Refreshing The Heart Of The Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 17-25 about the final thoughts that Paul wanted Philemon to think on before he made his decision

Text: Philemon 17-25, Title: Refreshing the Heart of the Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Seeing that little girl at Camp Jubilee one year get saved after a week’s worth of praying and witnessing refreshed the heart of the entire camp. B. Background to passage: After ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Lacked Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Robes Or Rags

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Walking in purity

Title: Robes or Rags? Text: Colossians 3:5-11 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don’t be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) God’s terrible anger will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Life: Low Salt Diet

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Don’t look back on that old life of yours it will bring you great harm.

Lot’s Living Large. In our Scripture this morning the account of Sodom and Gomorra a fantastic story. One that always struck me as….kind of, unusual -Angels visiting, Lives threatened, Lot gets away by the skin of his teeth and this curious thing of his wife (who is never named) turning into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Answers Are Always Appropriate Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose of this message is to help us get an understanding that the sovereign God always speaks in such an appropriate manner to give guidance.

GOD’S ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE Habakkuk 2:2-20 INTRODUCTION: A. If you have been here for the last few weeks you know, by now, that Habakkuk is having a rough go of things 1. He has been praying and God has been answering, but not in the way he would have liked a. Judah was in a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Nest

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Sep 11, 2010

looking at the different times during life at loneliness

Empty Nest Read Mark 1:16-20 How many of you here today are experiencing the same thing Zebedee experienced? When children are young, we teach them to tie their shoes, fix their lunch, and eventually how to drive and do their own laundry. We as parents spend our time teaching our children in hopes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Message From Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2010

A Message from beyond the Grave 1) Halleluiah! 2) Hang in there!

How do you keep in touch with your friends? Do you prefer the convenience of emailing, or the immediacy of texting? Perhaps you’re among the millions who rely on a social networking site like Facebook. Did you know that you can now stay connected even after you die? Really! Companies like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Adam

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him.

Genesis 3:1-24 "Lessons From Adam" Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him. I. He was passive (vs 1-6) Basically, he ignored her! He ignored the fact that Satan was there. He ignored the fact that Satan was talking to her He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013

Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priority One

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013

In a busy life there has to be order and priority. We were not designed to run 24/7 without direction and stability. Right priorities equal a life with fulfillment

Priority One Matthew 6:33 Exodus 20:106 2Samueal 11:1-5 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about priorities. I realize that we are all different and have many different things that are important to us. I am here to tell you there are some priorities that have to be first in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Nazarene