Sermons on Text:

Fighting Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2005

3 of 5 on Home and Family. This message focuses on fighting fair. Eph 4 is the main text. Bill Brian was the source of several points.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Romance Reality Regret Renewal Security and Significance – Oct 9 Proposition 1: Our two most basic human needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Parents And Childlrren

Contributed by Sue Richard on Oct 18, 2005

A "split screen" sermon by husband and wife co-pastors addressing children and parents on the admonitions in Proverbs. Text is Proverbs 6:20-24

SUE: Today we’re going to engage in split-screen preaching. On the one screen you will hear how Proverbs instructs children to regard their parents. So when the children’s screen is in focus, kids including, teens listen up! It’s for you. WES: When the screen switches to the way Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Brethren

Get On Board: Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004

1st in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON: BELIEVE GET ON BOARD: WHY WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

"Ten Campaign Promises Of Our Coming King"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 20, 2005

In this text you will find "ten campaign promises" of our coming king. Have you cast your vote for King Jesus yet?

"Ten Campaign Promises of our Coming King!" Introduction: Jesus is coming again. God has not forgotten his promises to the nation of Israel. He will rule as their King for a thousand years in his millenial Kingdom! Here are the ten campaign promises of the coming King: 1. The International ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

We struggle to trust God with the mundane things of life. This text examines why, and encourages us to begin to trust Him in all things

Trusting God! My text tonight is somewhat unusual when you think about trusting God. However, I find in this Psalm a resounding utterance of a God you can count on. A God you can trust. Close your eyes for a moment and just listen while I read to you the 19th Psalm. As I read, I want you to hang ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

The Divine Fire Of The Holy Lord

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 13, 2007

In this sermon, we look to one of the greatest texts in the Scripture and discover how Isaiah’s encounter with a holy God must become ours.

The Divine Fire of the Holy Lord Is. 6:1-8 PSCOC 2/11/07 Introduction: The perils of idealistic youth. When I was a young preaching student I was full of zeal for serving the Lord. The problem was is that I was also full of pride. I remember a particular song that I really identified with by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prescription For A Healthy Family

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

God has a prescription that you can take to heal the broken home. And that cure is found in our text of Colossians 3:17-21

Colossians 3:17-21 (NASB) Introduction: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Like God Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

A person takes on the characteristics of the family to which he or she belongs. In this text Paul, shares at least three ways that we are to imitate God.

How To Be Like God Ephesians 5:1-14 It is for me the most memorable scene of the movie. Pongo is watching out the window as a stream of people pass by heading toward the park. Each passing pet look like their owners. When a couple have been together for a long time. They begin to look like one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

An object lesson with scriptural points - 10 things for the checklist as you hit the highway of life. Link inc. to formatted text and audio version.

On the Road Again [10 things for the checklist] Matthew 7:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnRoadAgain.html A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. Today let’s use a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reading Someone Else's Mail - Seven 7 Churches - Ephesus - Duty Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 29, 2005

The Letters to the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. Link included to entire 8 sermon series with PowerPoint Presentations, and Microsoft Word Text.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Letters to 7 Churches of Asia Minor Ephesus--“DUTY W/OUT DEVOTION” REV. 2:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DutyDevotion.html Just as there are 7 Dispensations of human history, and we live in the Dispensation of Grace, “The Church Age”, this dispensation can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grab Your Ticket: How God Planned Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 25, 2004

2nd in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} This Christmas Season - Believe “Grab Your Ticket: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian Church

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon.

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon. James 2:1-13 1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, donít show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-13

To Exploit Or Not To Exploit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 19, 2001

The text teaches us how to be a community of faith that is distinct, i.e. freed up folks in Christ by choosing the way of non-exploitation.

To exploit or not to exploit Ex.22:18-31 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 20, 2001 18 “A sorceress must not be allowed to live. 19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must be executed. 20 “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the LORD must be destroyed. 21 “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ