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Back To School Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007

based on 85 ratings

| 33,832 views

’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Five Short Stories Of Grace

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 70 ratings

| 125,188 views

Five stories from Old Testament that demonstrate God’s graciousness. (Grace is not just a New Testament concept.)

In the second century, a hundred years or so after the death of Jesus and the birth of the church, lived a man named Marcion. Marcion was a Christian. Well, not exactly. Marcion called himself a Christian, but he had his own perspective about what that meant, a perspective shared by his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Present Time Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2014

based on 86 ratings

| 36,038 views

In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus

INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

based on 10 ratings

| 33,696 views

The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joining The Family Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2009

based on 2 ratings

| 4,105 views

The idea that God is with us is ridiculous and radical - but real!

“What’s Christmas All About? Joining the Family” Matthew 1:18-23 When I first saw the original movie “Home Alone” it brought back some memories for me. In the movie a young boy is accidentally home alone when his family goes on vacation. As the plot develops the boy conquers his fears of aloneness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When All You See Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 19, 2013

based on 5 ratings

| 15,131 views

Jesus contrasts the attitudes of the Sinful Woman and the proud Pharisee.

INTRODUCTION A family who moved into a new neighborhood had a late start one morning. As a result their six-year-old missed her school bus. Though it would make him late for work her father agreed to take her to school if she gave him directions. After 20 minutes of going in circles they finally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Or Grapes

Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013

based on 3 ratings

| 14,513 views

people are driven to accomplish by what they often see, but sometimes hindered also by what they see.

Which do you see? Grapes or Giants Numbers 13:17..25-33 17 And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 25 And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. 26 And they went and came to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Connection Between The Head And The Heart: Living Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

| 8,535 views

Why is it important that we intentionally form our worldview? Because it is commanded.

The Connection between Head and Heart: Living Deuteronomy Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 2:6-8; Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 5, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home I have recently enjoyed playing chess on my computer. In fact, when I run into writer’s block as I am ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ehud And The Fat Man

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 22, 2012

based on 14 ratings

| 26,818 views

This is the second sermon from the book of Judges that looks at Ehud the Judge!

I. Introduction The story we are looking at this morning is in my opinion one of the wildest maybe one of the grossest stories in the Bible. In fact, the first time I heard it I said is that really in the Bible? We are looking at the second judge this morning in the book of Judges. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 9,949 views

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If Rock's Could Talk

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,606 views

A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.

Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 27,826 views

Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is Jesus? Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,952 views

Paul is telling us, "Jesus is Creator God and head of the Church." Who we have been and who we become are both relevant to this single, important fact.

Who is Jesus? Who are You? Love and wisdom, God and you Colossians 1:13 – 23 The passage answers two questions: • Most importantly, who is Jesus? • Then, as a result of His identity, who am I? The passage begins and ends with an assessment of who the Colossians were compared with who they have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Dealing With Indecision Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 9, 2008

based on 108 ratings

| 45,893 views

This sermon looks at the problem of indecision, the solution to indecision and the promise of God’s faithfullness. Subtitle: How To Make Wise Decisions

Dealing With Indecision (How To Make Wise Decisions) Today we are continuing an in depth series on the book of James. Last week we looked at how we could have power over our problems. This week we are going to discover that God wants you to make wise decisions. Remember God wants us to grow ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God So Loved Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

based on 11 ratings

| 6,386 views

God’s love has two sides—salvation / judgment… life / death… redemption / righteousness. He loves with a purpose—salvation. He loves with a consequence—judgment.

What was the first memory verse you ever learned? For most of us, it was John 3:16. I have a set of 6 books at the house that I bought a few years ago. They are by a man named Carl F.H. Henry. When Carl Henry died in 2003, the New York times called him the brain of the evangelical movement. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

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