Sermons on The Armour Of God:

Divine Emotions

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 4, 2011

Emotions of our Lord.

Divine Emotions Our heavenly father is endowed with emotions not unlike the emotions that we, as human beings, experience. However, there is an important difference: his emotions are altogether Pure also more intense. The bible ascribes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 12, 2010

The virtuous woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT I TELL YOUNG PREACHER BOYS TO LOOK FOR IN A WIFE 1. Godly: you need someone to pray you out of trouble and to pray for your ministry. 2. Work talent: you may need someone to help pay the bills. 3. Good looking: this means he really loves her, for if he loves her, she’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Successfully Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Nehemiah shows us how to rebuild successfully.

Series: Rebuilding [#4] REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction: Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. With that understanding, we need to start rebuilding. It’s time to put action to all of the planning and praying. To rebuild successfully… 1. You need ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrims - Beginning

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

(The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meet Epaphroditus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015

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Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Paul Changes Bookkeepers

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 3, 2015

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Paul Changes Bookkeepers Philippians 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/bookkeepers.html v. 7 is the key verse. It's a new kind of accounting. Ch. 1 was about having joy in spite of circumstances - the single mind. God works through it all for the furtherance of the gospel. Ch. 2 was about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Public And Private Miracles

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 25, 2015

Our Lord often confronts us with questions we can‘t answer, and gives us duties we can‘t do on our own!! He used what was available (2 fish, 5 loafs) He used the people around Him (Lad, The disciples)

John 6:4-21-Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday At What Price?

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2016

A Good Friday sermon that follows a Peter Marshall style format. follows Jesus Journey towards and on the cross

At What price There it was in all it’s rawness. The untidy rabble – mixture of religious bigots and the clatter of military steel mixed with the blind panic of Jesus followers – The lashing out of one to the ear of a soldier – the horror – the sheer curtain of fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rich Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?

1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Those In Ministry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 12, 2018

What criteria do we need to choose someone in ministry?

Acts 1:15-26 Story: The vicar in a certain parish developed a rather strange habit . Regardless of what he was doing, at 5pm if he was at home, he would rush out of the room he was in and go into his study for five minutes and then return. After a bit the parishioners started to notice and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Reality Is Not A Show Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#7] REALITY IS NOT A SHOW 1 Timothy 5:1-25 Introduction: This is the week where many young men break up with their girlfriends. The reason I know that is because Valentine’s Day is this week. Now, I’m not saying that is acceptable behavior; but it does save money. Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Message Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dads Disarming Distractions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2016

In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.

1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ