Sermons on Tenderness:

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2012

A legacy is something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time. The memories one leaves are part of that legacy. How will you be remembered? Years from now, when someone mentions your name, what memories will be invoked?

How Will You Be Remembered? Proverbs 10:7 “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.” Maxwell House Coffee sponsored a weekly CBS television comedy-drama series called “I Remember Mama” which ran from July 1, 1949 until March 17, 1957. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:7

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010

Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Separate Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2010

Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

A Separate Message 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeparateMessage.html Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? These are some heavy questions to ponder, and this passage does not answer all these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signature Scent

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 7, 2010

A sweet aroma ascends God-ward. Godly living, which includes the proclamation of the gospel, manifests Christ to men, and thus, it brings pleasure and glory to God.

Opening illustration: You can’t see it, hear it, or touch it, but scent is powerful. The smell of things like crayons, petunias, and colognes evoke memories that transport me to the past and bring to mind people and places I might not otherwise recall. Some celebrities have fragrances named after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Social Saviour Starts Superior System Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 18, 2008

Jesus is invited to a very important social event-a Wedding in Cana. While there, He preforms His first miracle, tuning water into wine. The best was saved to the Last-a type of the Church: "God saved the Best (Salvation) to the last Dispensation."

JOHN 2:1-11 SOCIAL SAVIOUR STARTS SUPERIOR SYSTEM I. THE SETTING: JOHN 2:1-2 A. Social. B. Summoned. C. Success. II. THE SUPPLY: JOHN 2:3-10 A. Suddenness. B. Simplicity. C. Surpassing. III. THE SYMBOLISM: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Amazed By Grace Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008

Sermon #2 in the Hymn-writers series focuses on the lives and music of Charles Wesley, John Newton, and William Cowper.

Charles Wesley 1707-1788, John Newton 1725-1807, William Cowper 1731-1800 Amazed by Grace CHCC: July 6, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m preaching some sermons about the history of church music. Last time I preached we talked about the changes that came in church music when Isaac Watts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 23, 2008

Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different perspective.

Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 2 Matthew 21:28-32 Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Believe? Islam Part 4

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series that looks at false religions and cults and how they differ from Biblcial Christianity

What Do You Believe? Part 4 Islam Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Vineyard

A View From The Mountain Top

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008

how We can experience the mountain tops with Jesus

A View from the Mountain Top To Experience the Mountain Top you need to Let Jesus Lead Us Look at Jesus as He Really is Listen to Jesus Words to Us Intro Slide We were on vacation last week. We went to visit Laura’s parents in Arizona. Arizona is great. Whenever we go there though, her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Mighty Works - Job Chapter Thirty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 12, 2008

A study into Job chapter thirty eight.

Job 38 could be outlined – Job is Confronted by God (Job 38:1-3) God Questions Job (Job 38:4-11) Light and Darkness (Job 38:12-24) God’s Mighty Works (Job 38:25-41) God finally speaks. 1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: 2 "Who is this who darkens counsel By words ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-41, Job 40:1, Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping A Heavenly Focus

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2013

An attitude that pleases God will: FOCUS ON THINGS ABOVE, SHED THE OLD WAYS, and PUT ON THE NEW WAYS.

Keeping a Heavenly Focus This lesson will help you understand the importance of keeping a clear focus on your ultimate destination, which is heaven. It also will offer practical help along the lines of removing old, ungodly habits and replacing them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Jesus is the gift

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. This is the time of year when we are concerned about choosing just the right Christmas gifts to give to the special people in our lives. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" Have you ever received a gift that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Marathon

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

“Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Giving Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 28, 2009

Finding Jesus, again, was something the disciples had to do. The “old” Jesus was laid in the tomb. The “new” Jesus was now alive. Not fully understanding the Cross and His Salvation, they were mystified about His death and His purpose.

Finding Jesus Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ