Sermons on Thanks Living:

Fill 'er Up

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A look at hungering and thirsting for God

Fill ‘Er Up A Look at Hungering and Thirsting for God 2/2/05 I. Introduction Have ya’ll seen the latest Taco Bell commercials boasting of their new Big Bell Value Menu? The customers who eat there boldly proclaim, “I’m full!” How many of you can say that about your relationship with God? “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Letter Word Series

Contributed by Rob Brown on Feb 17, 2005

A look at a generation who has lost their desire to work

THE FOUR LETTER WORD “Flow with the Holy Spirit Rob” What a weekend we had last week. It was awesome to see God moving with the young people. It was great to see almost 700 people come through these doors as we had the opportunity to host the city. Tonight we are going top look at a dangerous ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by David Azbell on Feb 19, 2005

A sermon on John 3:16. Discover how much God Loves you.

John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son." As we take a look at this, we must understand that "begotten" means "procreated or generated." Jesus was born of a woman yet, was not the seed of a man. Instead, He was the seed of God. He was "generated" by God and placed in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got His Eye On You

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 24, 2005

The fact that God has his eye on us is a reason to be both careful and joyful.

“I’ve got my eye on you!” Those words can be intimidating can’t they? Especially if they come from someone in authority like a school principal or the boss at work. If people like that say they have their eye on you, be careful! If you do something they don’t like, you’ll be in big trouble. On the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Balancing Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Anointing Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 15, 2003

The ability to minister is made possible through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This sermon teaches this truth and shows true evidences of the anointing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING In the Old Testament the principle of anointing was revealed in the bestowal of ability through various types, symbols and functions. For example the High Priests had oil poured upon them, as did Kings and Prophets. Each of these groups had specific roles in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

A study on the importance of this event in the life of Christ

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wed. Evening, 1/15/03 Title: Events from Jesus Life: Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Introduction 1. We have established Christ 1st as our vision for 2003. A. If we put Christ 1st in our lives... B. in our families C. and in our church D. then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Mom

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lie: Dad's Don't Really Matter Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005

Many dad’s are abandoning their responsibilities of fatherhood because they have bought into the lie that dad aren’t really that important.

Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: DAD’S DON’T REALLY MATTER Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Victor Parachin, "The Fine Art of Good Fathering," Herald of Holiness, February 1995, pp. 32-33.) According ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In My Father's House

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

Encouragement that the promises of the Lord are sure, and our eternal future is secure.

In My Father’s House John 14:1 – 3 1 "You must not let yourselves be distressed—you must hold on to your faith in God and to your faith in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s House. If there were not, should I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you? 3 It is true ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Goes Deep"c"fishing Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 9, 2006

The three "C’s" applied by our Master to Peter and the disciples is still the same"C"God is using in our life today as we wade deeper and deeper in Him.

The lake was called Lake of Tiberias,Gennasaret or Sea of Galilee.This might be the 2nd invitation of Jesus to Peter and company(Mat.4:18-22).This is the hometown of Peter and He already knew Jesus because he addressed Him as Master in the passage but he, including the disciples don’t have yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Make Right Decisions

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

The process to making the right decisions.

INTRO: Have you ever thought you were making the right decision, then you get into it and—oh, what a disaster. One of many poorly made decisions in my life was when I was playing ball in the summer. Over the past several years I played on Roberts Electric. They called and were wondering if I was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Proper perspective is a very important thing to have. Sometimes if we’re not careful we can lose focus of what’s truly important.

INTRO: What do you see? -Cone or a hole -Old man/young man -Frog/horse -Old woman/young woman -Faces/vase -Pelican/rabbit The following is a letter that was sent home by a daughter who was away at college: Dear Mom and Dad: I’m sorry to be so long in writing again, but all my writing paper was lost ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Satisfied - [gratefulness, Thanksgiving]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

The Bible gives us 4 things which are never satisfied, and then tells us where true satisfaction comes from. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

NEVER SATISFIED Proverbs 30:15-16 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s turn our hearts toward the idea of satisfaction. It is found only in Christ. Our text lists four areas that are never satisfied: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15-16

Denomination: Baptist