Sermons on The Axe:

Hear The One Who Speaks Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Oct 25, 2003

The church speaks with God’s voice to the community to 1) Warn against refusing Him who speaks, 2) Promise a better world, and 3) Invite people to become part of the community of believers.

The One Who Speaks Rev. Sean Lester October 26, 2003 Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction A. See to it that no one is godless or immoral like Esau was, is how the passage ended last week. Godly discipline in the members of the church makes for a powerful church that produces a harvest of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

how to achieve victory

THE BATTLE text 2nd Chronicles 20:15 and he said heaken ye all judah and ye inhabtansts of jerusalem and thou king jehosphat: thus saith jehovah unto you fear not ye neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude for the battle is not yours but Gods INTRODUCTION JEEHOSAPHAT THE FOURTH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

The Supremacy Of God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 11, 2007

Believers can celebrate God’s supremacy

2 Samuel 7:22 Baptist Distinctives: The Supremacy of God Introduction A. Easter is a wonderful day we celebrate – though not necessarily Scriptural and certainly commercialized – still a great day to celebrate many things. B. The greatest reason we have for celebrating is the Supremacy of God. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:22

Denomination: Baptist

3) Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 17, 2008

As a lifestyle of kingdom living thankfulness is found in the heart by three expressions; and also in our heart of compassion towards those who are not thankful.

>>Introduction<< Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year One of my earliest childhood memories is waking up on thanksgiving day Smelling the food Family coming over No regular schedule I have a distinct memory of waking up and smelling the food and hearing voices in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Jesus In The City Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008

We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 1, 2009

Matthew Henry said, “Our Lord’s coming will be happy to those that shall be found ready, but very dreadful to those that are not. Those who choose the world for their portion in this life will have hell for their portion in the other life.”

Perhaps Today Matthew 24:36-44 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008

Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

“Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009

The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon will help to teach people that our refuge and all we need is found in Jesus Christ

Hebrews 6:18-20 Introduction: Sometimes when we study God in the bible, at first glance we begin to believe there is a conflict between some of His characteristics and attributes. We study the mercy of God and we study the justice of God, and we begin to think there is some kind of conflict ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Dwell In Jesus’ Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 2, 2009

To be connected to the Vine means that the life of Jesus is flowing in us & through us, & this leads to fruitfulness. Fruitfulness will be the inevitable outcome of an inner spiritual life with Jesus.

JOHN 15: 7-11 HOW TO ABIDE [DWELL] IN JESUS’ LOVE [John 8: 31-35] We have learned that fruit-bearing is a byproduct of abiding in Christ for as Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (15:5b). Having an inner relationship with Jesus (as a branch is nourished and strengthened by a vine), ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Slam Dunk Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 22

Luke 3: 1 – 22 Slam Dunk 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 while Annas and Caiaphas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel