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Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Death Of Jesus Means To Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 14, 2002

Jesus died that we might not have to die spiritually.

WHAT THE DEATH OF JESUS MEANS TO US Matthew 26:45-52 “He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil 2:8 In the NT 175 times the death of Christ is mentioned. So all the great doctrines of the Bible are built around this subject. A doctrine that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Got Wine? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 14, 2002 -- Sermon 2 in a series on the Gospel of John. The purpose of the miracle of changing water to wine is to dramatize the glory of Christ, and how the glory of Christ has the power to transform. Jesus changed the water into wine. Jesus can

GOT WINE? THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST April 14, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor John 2:1-11 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How God Calms His Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003

We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

“Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationships Count Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 4, 2004

God given relationships make all the difference in where you spend eternity.

Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of the Lord. 36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are." 37 And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 10th Sermon--The Fire: It Purifies, Energizes, and Spreads!

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 3 [the fire!] Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Meticulously we continue for a purpose…this is so imp’t to our church! We’ve looked at the Price for Pentecost, in great detail, because we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2004

Israel called to be holy experienced many of the same obstacles that we experience as we seek to grow in Christ and to be used by Him. In Numbers we see Israel filled with discontentment, dissension, discouragement, and defiance – all deadly obstacles.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH – PART 3 LEVITICUS 20:22-26 Introduction: Paul told the Corinthian church that the things that happened to Israel in the wilderness were lessons to be used to help the church in its spiritual growth. Called to be holy, the nation of Israel experienced many ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Us Our Days

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004

The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Downward Spiral Of Sin

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon encourages people not to be desensitized to even the smallest deviant steps.

INTRODUCTION: It is rare that bad times fall on us without some indication they are approaching. The medical profession uses the term ‘acute’ to describe an illness that attacks suddenly and without apparent warning. Acute situations are rare, but because they come while we are not prepared the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Transfigured With Christ"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 5, 2003

This message takes a practical look at the Transfiguration, and gleans lessons for Christian living.

“Transfigured With Christ” Matthew 17:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus”. This is one of the greatest, and perhaps one of the most complex, occurrences in the life of Christ. There are several ways we can look at the Transfiguration. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Heal Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001

We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do It! Do It Now! Do It Right!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Obedience to the call and will of God.

DO IT! DO IT NOW! DO IT RIGHT! DEUTERONOMY 6:4-6 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart" Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jilted Love

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001

God’s love is passionate and devoted - but when jilted sparks a holy fury.

Jilted Love Bible Reading: Amos 2: 6-16 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO -- Jilted Love p.1 They began to notice that she just wasn’t the same. Sue had been pouring their coffee for the last 10 years every Thursday morning at the neighborhood bar & ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed