Sermons on The High Priest:

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2012

First in new series from John's Gospel. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When God Became a Man John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameMan.html It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! But I'm pleased today to begin a major new series in John's Gospel. King Solomon stood in the lavish temple he had built and said, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Meat And Potato Christians

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 27, 2012

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we must move beyond the basics of salvation in order to become mature Christians.

Intro: On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014

Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sword Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2014

armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17b http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwordOfSpirit.html Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. It has all been defensive gear thus far. Now, how about an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Discount Smallness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 24, 2014

Often we get discouraged because our labors for Christ seem fruitless or insignificant. We feel that we are too small or lack the resources to accomplish anything. Don't quit or give up. Understand that there is too small or insignificant to God.

Don't Discount Smallness Zechariah 4:6-10 In the Old Testament book of Ezra, we read that Cyrus king of Persia makes the decree to rebuild the House of the Lord at Jerusalem. Cyrus sends out a call for any of the Jews who had been in exile yet remained faithful to God to go and to be a part of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Babe Like Or Babyish

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

When it comes to your Christian walk are you babe like or babyish? It's an important question that must be answered.

The Bible is full of figurative language or imagery, used to describe Christians. Christians are compared sheep, soldiers, athletes, brothers and sisters, workers, slaves, children and babes. It’s the last one in our list that I would like to spend some time exploring in this lesson and ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: *other

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 5, 2013

The Ultimate Sacrifice for our sins was given by Christ Himself. God had to die for us to give us life eternal. When we are exhorted to respond to His Sacrifice for our redemption, what do we do? Do we really respond back with our very lives?

The Ultimate Sacrifice [Hebrews 9:23-28] Opening illustration: There were 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Have you considered the price they paid for putting their name on what the British viewed as a treasonous document? These 56 men who signed the Declaration knew that they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracle Of The Method Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

Baby Jesus in the manger looks so small. Yet this same moment is a miracle of salvation where absolute supremacy, authority, power, and the fullness of creation is embodied in this baby. We do not follow a small Jesus.

Advent Miracles Colossians 1:15-18 The Miracle of the Method The Encyclopaedia of Jewish Medical Ethics tells us that the average weight of a Jewish new-born is 3250 grams … which is 7lb 3oz. When speaking about the Messiah the prophet Isaiah says:- He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

The One Door Of It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Gospels Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

First in a Series going through the New Testament

THE FOUR GOSPELS -- SERMON ONE Introduction: In this twelve lesson study we will seek to perform an impossible task. We will attempt to complete a survey of the New Testament. We begin our study with the first lesson being on the Four Gospels. The subject of the New Testament is redemption. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas The Doubter Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 5, 2019

To find out how to overcome our doubts as to what God wants us to do for Him please read this sermon on Apostle Thomas.

Thomas the Doubter John 11:1-16, 14:1-7, 20:24-29, 21:1-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we walk into a church building and sing the hymns and worship songs, pray, and have conversations concerning our walk with Jesus we try our very best to give the impression ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16, John 14:1-7, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough?!

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 27, 2020

Complacency and apathy is the ultimate Christian virus

Covid didn’t stop us. We have had outdoor concerts, movie nights and worship every Sunday together. It has been a great summer. Before we read some of Haggai, let me give you a little background. Haggai had probably seen the temple in all its glory before the most of the population was led into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All In All Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2019

Have you ever just wanted God to whisper in your ear? To tell you why it hurts right now? which choice to make? God would tell you to listen to Jesus!

JESUS IS OUR ALL IN ALL Introduction 1. Have you ever just wanted God to whisper in your ear? To tell you why it hurts right now? which choice to make? How to handle your conflicted desires? How to forgive hurt? To point the way to starting life over? To explain why He did or didn’t act in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Ways Jesus Blazed The Trail To God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2019

It is God’s plan to send Jesus to open up a new path: to be a pioneer.

Five Ways Jesus Blazed the Trail to God   Hebrews 2:10-18 Introduction 1. In 1804-1806, two explorers, Captain George Clark and Captain Meriwether Lewis, were spent by President Thomas Jefferson to find a way across the old, trackless West from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast. Such an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Be A Better Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus was born to be our savior. But what does that mean, and what difference can that make in our lives?

There was a Christian who gave a Bible to somebody who was going through a rough time. Their life had been one disaster after the other, but in all that time there was never really made an effort to follow Jesus. So, as this Christian gave a Bible to the man… he encouraged him to read it, and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-27, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ