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God's White Elephants

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2012

We get gifts from people that we don't want and we call them white elephants. In Amos 5, God tells us of white elephant gifts And what He really wants from us.

God’s White Elephants Amos 5:21-24 Intro. We are officially into the Holiday season. Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is coming at us fast and furious isn’t it? Lists are being made and shopping has started for the ladies. Men don’t worry; we have another month before we have to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012

The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Reject Him Or Receive Him?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2012

Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people would rather have no gift at all. Unfortunately, some people respond to the gift

WILL YOU REJECT HIM OR RECEIVE HIM? John 1:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Talk about receiving bad Christmas gifts. [slideshow]. Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 9:6-7 The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 13, 2012

It's the time of year that many places and people around the world remember the birth of our Wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, so today we'll bring a message to do with this great truth.

Isaiah 9:6-7 THE BIRTH OF JESUS 12-22-12 It's the time of year that many places and people around the world remember the birth of our Wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, so today we'll bring a message to do with this great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stumblingblock Or Steppingstone?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2012

We can have unity without uniformity. And just because you CAN do something in your Christian liberty doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? Romans 14:13-23 Audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121212.mp3 In Divisions Over Debatables we looked at gray areas of the Christian life. The discussion was about how we are to treat other Christians who see things differently than we do. We are a diverse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trampling Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A lament over the way commercial Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving until we hardly even recognize Thanksgiving

Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like to do it… I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2012

Call it simple, call it basic, call it elementary: But I call it the greatest theme of the bible, If I can see Jesus (Then I can see who I’m supposed to be.)

Jesus came to Jerusalem and much people followed him with palm branches crying: Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Vs 20-21 And there were certain greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Phillip and desired him ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-21, John 12:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices, Choices, Choices

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2013

We all have choices to make. Especially in this new year. Our main resolution should be to follow Jesus Instruction to make disciples.

Choices, Choices, Choices 1 Kings, 19-39 Intro. A boy told his father, "Dad, if three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pool, and one frog decided to jump off into the pool, how many frogs would be left on the limb?" The dad replied, "Two." "No," the son replied. "There’s three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 7, 2013

CHristians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God's plan to make Christ known in and for the world.

Title: Why I Am a Christian Text: Ephesians 3:1-12 Thesis: Christians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God’s plan (to make him known in and for) the world. Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its Your Turn…...no Its Not...well Then...whose Turn Is It?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 14, 2013

This is what God says about it; “At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation”— it’s "Harvestime"

Its your turn…...No its Not...Well then...Whose turn is it? Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG. 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Warrior Rises Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

Jesus is the warrior who rises to defeat the enemy, satan.

The Warrior Rises October 14, 2012 Do you ever watch wrestling? Some people are afraid to admit they do. I’m not, actually, I used to watch it. I watched wrestling back in the day when it was not quite as popular. It was on TV every week. I remember watching some of the meanest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Faced With A Crisis

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus' actions in Gethsemane show us what to do when faced with a crisis in our lives.

WHAT TO DO WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS Text: Mark 14:32 – 42 Have you ever been faced with a crisis? Most of us have, and if you haven’t, chances are that you will sooner or later. Maybe it was the death of a loved one, or a struggle with a terminal illness. Maybe it was the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

YOU are the reason for the Season called Christmas!

The Reason for the Season Scripture: John 10:1-10 John 10:10 “I came so that they” Every Christmas season there’s a point when my spirit becomes agitated with Christmas. The disruption comes and goes all during the festivities. It usually occurs in November or can be as late as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rahab Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

The story of Rahab teaches us something about the faithfulness and grace of God. Rahab stays in the city, trusting that God will keep his promise and she’s kept safe.

Joshua 2 - Rahab Joshua has received the call of God. If he’s to be a good leader he needs to show courage. But he also needs to show wisdom. They’re still on the east side of the Jordan, not yet in the Promised land and he’s working out what to do first. So before embarking on a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

Two Kinds Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Our history matters - that’s why God establishes memorials - so we’ll remember what he’s done for us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Lately, when I look in the mirror, there are a few things that bother me. I notice that my top lip has a particular dip in it that is exactly like my mother’s. I also have a slight overlap in my front-two teeth just like she does. I’ve noticed that I have the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Anglican