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Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000

The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Less Than Your Best Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Sermon on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

Many people do not give the idea of excellence much thought in the church. “Well as long as we do it for the glory of God.” Consider this real experience: You drive up to the church at 10:10 and the sign says the service starts at 10:15…perfect you are five minutes early. You walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Heart These Days Is Hard To Find Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on what Pentecost means. Instead of the Law written on tablets of stone, it’s now written on our hearts.

Acts 2:1-11 – A Good Heart is Hard to Find (Many of the conclusions, including the wording, set forth here flow from John Eldredge.) In his book The Moral Intelligence of Children, Harvard professor Robert Coles told a story about Marian, one of his students several years ago. She had arrived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Plan

Contributed by Randy Coots on Feb 23, 2005

How we find God’s plan for our lives.

Ephesians 5:17 says: Werefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Listen, We do not need to be vague,thoughtless,or foolish concerning God’s plan for our lives. We have to be wise and understanding of what God’s plan is for our lives. We need to grasp firmly what the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Ahead Make My Day

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 14, 2004

A look at what or rather who should be making our day

GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY Who Makes Your Day? Is it your family? Is it your friends? Is it other people? Or is it Jesus? Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why America Is Free

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

Why did God set America aside as the "New World?" Why is America Free?

I have several things on my mind as I sit down to write this monthÕs column. WeÕre just a week or so into the month of June now. The cold, rainy weather of Spring seems to have finally given way to summer. The kids will have their last day of school before summer break this week, and our family ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church With A Heart Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004

We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Worship And Our Identity (Part 1 Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 31, 2010

THe first in a series that looks at what worship really is. This sermon goes to the beginning when God and man walked in harmony.

Worship and Our Identity (part 1) JCC 31.01.10 am The first in a series on worship This is the second of the 4 pillars we are to build in this church Worship is a broad term we use in Church We say it but don’t really understand the full meaning behind it Some have said that it defies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Magic Is Not In The Faucet!"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This message tells us that the Lord needs us--But we are only a vessel to be used by Him.

"THE MAGIC IS NOT IN THE FAUCET!" Matthew 17:14-21 INTRO: Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888 in Wales. Popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence became famous for his exploits as British Military liason to the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The desert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 22 from our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Cooperation (BFM #22) I Get By With A Little Help from My Friends Text: Philippians 1:15-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This morning we are on article 14 of our study of the BFM – In the coming weeks we will be finishing up this series and I’ve already started praying about what I should be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Death Of John Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 18, 2010

This sermon illustrates that though a messenger may die, his message, if it is Scriptural lives on and continues to make an impact.

The Death of John Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: We opened Mark 6 with the Lord Jesus returning to Nazareth where His mission was met with rejection. We are told that turning from that town He, “went round about the villages, teaching.” You have heard it said that one man’s rubbish is another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrificial System Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

Looking at the sacrificial system in Leviticus chapters 1-10, we discover why God provided a way to deal with sin through animal sacrifices and why this system was replaced by Christ's once and for all sacrifice of himself at the cross.

Leviticus Series #2 The Sacrificial System Leviticus 1 - 10 CHCC: June 20, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at the first part of the Old Testament Book of Leviticus. This book outlines the details of the Laws that God’s Nation would follow. Last week we talked about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Deeper

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

Christ calls us to go deeper with Him where greater riches and service lie and stop wading in the shallows. Why don’t Christians want to go deeper? How can they go deeper? What are the benefits of going deeper?

Going Deeper Hebrews 5:12 – 6:1 Introduction: Paul scolded the Hebrew Christians for remaining shallow believers and not growing deeper in their Christian experience. They remained superficial believers. He challenges them to go on to maturity. Christ called Peter to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist