Sermons on Starving:

God's Agenda For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Serve?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon encourages the hearers to serve God faithfully.

“WHY SERVE?” Joshua 24:14-24 INTRO – There are a few things in church life that you can be sure of: 1. Not everyone is going to agree about everything all the time; 2. You can count on some folks to sleep in every service; 3. The preacher is most likely not going to look at his watch while he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004

This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

faith shown by works

"Faith in Action" Matthew 25:31-40 3/16/97 Intro: Have you ever had anyone give you advice about applying for a job. Often what you put down on the resume is not nearly as important as how it is put down. Most professionals look for a professional looking resume. If you get an interview, often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dinner Or Your Destiny

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 30, 2006

A look at the decision by Esau to trade his birthright for a momentary craving and the our tendancy to do the same.

29, January 2006 Dakota Community Church A Dinner or Your Destiny Introduction: Genesis 25: 27-35 The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was a quiet man, staying among the tents. Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005

It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

“Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitment To Christ Requires Growth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This is a sermon about moving your life beyond the place where you came in at the door.

(1) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" "Nope", The old man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

When Your Money Is Running Out

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 18, 2006

Things to remember when you money is running out: 1. Think more 2. Thank more 3. Trade more 4. Trust more

WHEN YOUR MONEY IS RUNNING OUT John 6:1-13 • Thousands of people had been listening to Christ’s teaching for days. He had tried to get into the wilderness for some rest but they kept following him. Now they’re all out in the place with no groceries! Everyone is starving. Demand was high but supply ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The True Light Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 25, 2006

Jesus Christ is The True Light of the world.

Christmas Eve Yr C, 24/12/2006 Jn 1:1-14 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ the True Light” The Fourth Gospel is very rich in providing a wide range of word pictures of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007

Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Mentality About Money Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

God always provides what we need, and then some left over – a surplus. But only when we live by faith.

God’s Mentality About Money Mark 8:13-21 The loaves and fishes event teaches us a lesson on God’s provision. It is clear that the disciples never learned the lesson about God’s provision. Why? Jesus had to remind them on two different occasions. After the feeding of the FOUR thousand (and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Empowers You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 29, 2007

This is a Chrysalis sermon that can be given to both boys and girls. The talk is about the empowering of God in our lives. There are various texts used throughout.

The word empower means to give authority to, to authorize, or to allow. So you can say that God allows, authorizes, or gives us the authority to live a Christ like life. Good morning, I’m Pastor Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God Empowers You.” In the God Designed You talk we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready To Give

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A message on stewardship.

BE READY TO GIVE 2 Corinthians 9:1-14 INTRO: In the early chapters of Acts, we find a very exciting church continuing in the apostles’ doctrine, in fellowship, in breaking of bread, and in prayers — having all things in common. To this day we find the church emphasizing doctrine, fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement h

I Am The Good Shepherd; John 10:11-18 In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement helps ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

The Character Of Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is a 2nd sermon on the fruits of the Spirit, or Character of a Christian: Joy!

A. Who here this morning has had one tough week? Tired? Who got angry? Who felt they were lied about? Attacked? Discouraged? Who here was depressed this week? Sad? Lonely? Sick? Sick and tired? Sick and tired of being sick and tired?(Looks like we are in good company) And yet the Chracter of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist