Sermons on Sunday Before Lent:

Abraham Justified Before Circumcision Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham justified before circumcision

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Romans 4: 9Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. 10How then was it accounted? While he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drug Before His Feet

Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005

What happens when we are caught off guard and drug before the feet of Jesus?

My land-lady Marie has a vege food store that I’m taking care of while she’s away in California. About a little while back, 2 freezers went down and $700 worth of vege food was lost. I called Marie and explained the situation to her. A few days ago I was led in prayer to scrutinize my actions. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Adventist

Beneficiary Of A Before-Time Covenant

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Imagine being part of a before-time covenant, a covenant that was made before you and I were born!

Beneficiary of a before-time Covenant By Pastor Bryan Coelho II Sam. 9:1-13; Eccl.7:13 I Sam.18:1-5 – there is a covenant relationship in the Bible and this relationship is a relationship that reveals the future course of life for David and descendants forever. This relationship briefs of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Goes Before A Fall Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 13, 2005

Seven sins have been identified by the church as "deadly." What sets these sins apart from thousands of others? How does the sin of Pride affect our lives and our world?

Luke 12:13-21 “Pride Goes Before a Fall” INTRODUCTION Often times when we read the stories of the Bible we can see ourselves in the characters. We might identify with Peter who always seemed to speak before he thought. Or perhaps, the father of the boy with epilepsy who cried out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Before We Get To Heaven

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

Before The Lamp Goes Out

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

This message deals ith Equipping our Children for ministry before the Lamp of Enlightenment Goes Out.

I. There are Two Challenges facing the Church: 1. To Enlighten the Children - verse 7 2. To Equip the Children - verse 1 II. If we accept these Challenges, then the Lord Will elect the Children - verses 6, 8, 10. III. Children Have Had Ministries as it relates to the Kingdom of God. 1. Ishmael ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Before The Throne Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PRAYING BEFORE THE THRONE II HEB. 4:16 There was once a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work. One afternoon she stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken with the sky line in the ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Praying Before The Throne Iii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PRAYING BEFORE THE THRONE III HEBREWS 4:16 This past week I had an opportunity to substitute for XXXXX who is a 4th grade teacher at Milford. One thing you learn real quick when you substitute teach is that the kids will test you. Then will find out just how far you will go. They like to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Seven Spirits Before The Throne

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 16, 2003

The anointing of the Holy Spirit on Jesus is available to Christians today.

The Seven Spirits before the Throne Bible Text: Revelation 1:4-8 "John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tremble Before His Holiness Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Walk Humbly Before God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 5, 2004

Our ambition should be to serve the King of Kings, or put another way. We should aim to make Jesus famous not ourselves.

Walk Humbly before God! . John 7:18 Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Before The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

There are two important reasons Christians should attend church regularly. I want to share these two reasons as they relate to the temptation before the Second Coming. Why should we attend God’s House?

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard someone say they do not have to go to church to be a Christian? There are those who used to regularly attend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus As Never Seen Before

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 23, 2003

John gets a vision from Heaven and sees Jesus as never seen before.

JESUS AS NEVER SEEN BEFORE REV. 1: 9-20 Introduction:. John is the last one of the disciples left…he is in his 90”s but because he is still a threat to the gospel movement, he is arrested not put in jail be sent to an island called patmos…this rocky island is used primarily for politician ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Jesus: Before There Was Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2006

First in series looks at Christ in eternity past. 7 Attributes Jesus possessed long before coming to the Earth, and He still has these qualities today and forever! Link included to free formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Jesus: Before There Was Time http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeforeThereWasTime.html Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. God wants our church to focus more on Jesus…I know this to be a fact! Christ is the One we should lift up in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist