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Winning Over Worry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2005

As Christians we are meant to live by faith not fear. Worry is a product of fear and a lack of faith

Winning Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 October 16, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried that her home would be burglarized. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2005

A little encouragement will go a long way!

INTRODUCTION • There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said last time, but it keeps getting worse.” (Source: John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-39, Acts 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qu'est Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 12, 2006

Est-ce que les leaders et anciens d’église devraient employer des moyennes nationales de salaire? Mon opinion personnelle est "Non." Quand on vient aux salaires, les pasteurs ont été traités comme beaucoup de professions sous payés, surtout dans le rappo

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woman's Work

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

The women going to the Tomb - Women’s work - find the miricle - the women’s work is a chosen ministry to the Lord - their Lord - Death is a simple math problem - Jesus Changes the math!

Woman’s work Mark 16:1-8 I have gotten my self in trouble several times when I made a remark about some task like cleaning or cooking as “Woman’s work.” I really did make it in jest. I made it to get a response from the women present. Sometimes, I had to work really hard to make a formal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Complaining Brother Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Better Not To Rob God Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message is taken from author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.

IT IS BETTER NOT TO ROB GOD Malachi 3:6-12 Introduction: The question is asked in Malachi chapter 3, "Will a man rob God?" I could understand a "yes" answer to this question if it was being asked to a lost man, but I cannot understand why a saved man ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Left As A Rebel

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006

This shows how devastating it can be when you choose to leave your parent’s authority.

“HE LEFT AS A REBEL” Text: Luke 15:11-24. Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: The prodigal son was a rebel. It may not be that obvious as the story begins, but it still is so. Much could be said as to why he wanted to leave home. The younger son wanted to leave home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Approval Addiction Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Feb 22, 2006

How to lose approval addiction, and gain security, from knowing our Father God loves us

Losing approval addiction and gain security This past week we have taken Clem to full time pre primary for the first time. He does not know any of the kids in his class. One of the questions you cant help but ask as a parent is, have you made any friends. Really you are asking, is there anyone in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Description Of Angels Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2006

First in a series on the unseen spirit world around us. Dispelling the myths, and proclaiming the sensational truths about angels and their great importance to God and to believers. Link included to free formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

A Biblical Description of Angels http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DescriptionOfAngels.html See entire series: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AngelsSeries.html ----- For the next several weeks we will look at some things unseen…the spirit world around us. There is much confusion on this subject ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Will Do You Good

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

This talks about the need for change in the church. Jesus saves, but the church sure doesn’t. Can we change our lives without embracing heresy?

Ecclesiastes 10:10 – A Change Will Do You Good (NOTE: Most of my thinking for this flows from Brian MacLaren’s book "A New Kind of Christian". Some of this was really quite hard to say. Use with caution.) Pastor Rodney Buchanan shares a thought with us: We used to sing a song entitled, “Give ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Rumble In The Jungle Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 12, 2005

18th in long series on Joshua. This talks about not giving up the fight, as well as a lengthy section on fighting the right fights. Could be considered controversial.

Joshua 10:40-43; 11:21-23 – Rumble in the Jungle Chuck Swindoll wrote a book some time ago called Three Steps Forward Two Steps Back. In it he described what he called the 4 Spiritual Flaws. These are 4 common misconceptions about the faith and about growing up into mature Christians. They may ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Temptation Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: *other

Qu'est-Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal