Sermons on The Unforgiving Servant:

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ"

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 7, 2013

This is a very well-known story, certainly to Christians, but I'm not sure that Christians really understand the full import to them of this story. We'll not just be touching unbelievers, but we will all be getting a touch, hopefully, from the Spirit of God from this account.

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ" I want us to turn in the Scriptures for our reading just now to Mark's gospel chapter 2. As I have been announcing, I'm going to speak this morning, on the subject of 'Getting Past the Crowd to Christ'. This is a very well-known story, certainly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

On Being Second String

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

If there is an addiction we must have let it be to the ministry of our Lord.

Addicted to the Ministry 1 Cor. 16:15 Addicted = Devoted or committed Ministry= Service Minister = Servant 1 Tim. 1:12 Putting me into the ministry The Mission of the Church: • The Great Commandment • The Great Commission Administration (Song leader, trustees – Cleaning) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul [ Part 3 ] Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing with God.

I trust that so far in this study I have given you a wee food for thought to go with your Irish cream cheese muffins and that strong Irish tea that you've drinking. Remember that Paul’s writings or letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul He Apostle Part 4 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing in Grace with God.

Well..., We now come to the most difficult face or phase of Paul in my mind, if you have followed my thoughts like Alice following the white rabbit you have already seen that it could have been possible for Paul to not only been liberal in his thinking but also radical. But when we come to this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Slave For Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva

A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Called!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019

A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Footwashing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2014

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I Believe in Footwashing John 13:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/footwashing.html Jesus does an object lesson. It's a visual expression of a spiritual truth. A lesson in Humility 1. The Lord's example. Consider the culture of that day. When someone visited your house, it was customary to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Identity Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In this text Paul identifies himself (an apostle of Christ). He also identifies the saints.

THE IDENTITY OF THE SAINTS I CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION: D.R. Davies, In Search of Myself, said, “I found myself in finding God. What I was searching for was my own identity, and without knowing it, my search was for God.” We don’t really find our identity until we find it in the God who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023

This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cuando Todo Se Desmorona, ¿qué Queda? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 16, 2025

Jesús nos llama a la misma astucia, a la misma sabiduría y a la misma comprensión de que en un mundo donde todo es temporal, sólo el amor perdura.

Título: Cuando todo se desmorona, ¿qué queda? Introducción: Jesús nos llama a la misma astucia, a la misma sabiduría y a la misma comprensión de que en un mundo donde todo es temporal, sólo el amor perdura. Escritura: Lucas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Other

Kapag Ang Lahat Ay Bumagsak, Ano Ang Natitira Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 16, 2025

Tinatawag tayo ni Jesus sa parehong katalinuhan, parehong karunungan, at parehong pang-unawa na sa mundo kung saan ang lahat ay pansamantala, tanging pag-ibig ang nananatili.

Pamagat: Kapag ang lahat ay bumagsak, ano ang natitira Intro: Tinatawag tayo ni Jesus sa parehong katalinuhan, parehong karunungan, at parehong pang-unawa na sa mundo kung saan ang lahat ay pansamantala, tanging pag-ibig ang nananatili. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 16:1-13 Pagninilay Mahal na mga ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Other

Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Job’s Prayer

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024

Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal