Sermons on Tipping Point:

Abide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2014

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Abide John 15:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Abide.html 3 elements: The Vine, the branches, and the fruit. Jesus has just warned His followers that He is leaving, but that He will send His Spirit in His place. He will be up in heaven, but will send down a life line, a way to remain ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Four Anchors In The Mist Of The Storm

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007

Four points in this passage that Pauls points us to which will allow us to get through the storms of life.

“Four Anchors in the Mist of the Storm” Acts 27:18-31 Introduction: ~People every where in every corner of the world struggle with storms in there life, no one is exempt from them. Some storms are daily, some are for life. ~They very from health, to money, to family, to work, to unruly kids, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Healing And Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 25, 2021

Miracles are signs that point to a higher truth. This miracle of physical healing points to a greater miracle of spiritual healing.

Parable of Healing and Faith Mark 5:25-34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” - Mark 5:34 A business executive became depressed. Things were not going well at work. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tramp

Contributed by John Shaw on Dec 2, 2006

Story of Elijah hiding with the widow, told from the woman’s point of view.

Date: 3rd August 03 Text : 1 kings 17:8-16 Title: The Tramp Today was a good day to die not a cloud in the sky But that was nothing unusual Clouds had become a rarity recently Haven’t seen one for months Today was a good day to die Gather up a few sticks cook the last morsels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Which Lord Is My Lord Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship From The Point Of View That Jesus Is Lord Of Our Lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 2 10/29/95 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 12:13-34 Matthew 7:21-27 Last week we looked at probably the number one problem in the church today which is a lack of recognition of the lordship of Jesus Christ over the lives of those who claim to be Christians. The issue of "who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Will Turn Out For My Deliverance

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 15, 2025

Point 1: Deliverance Comes Through the Prayers of the Saints Point 2: Deliverance Comes Through the Provision of the Spirit Point 3: Deliverance Is Found in God's Bigger Plan

Paul is writing from a Roman prison, chained and confined, facing an uncertain future and the very real possibility of execution. His physical freedom is gone, his reputation is under attack, and his future is unknown. And yet, his words are not filled with fear or despair. Instead, he writes with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Obey God to the point of risk.

Obey God to the point of risk. GE 6:5-13 The LORD was grieved - his heart was filled with pain. 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 he walked with God. God Warns those who listen to Him Is it moral for God to destroy? Redemption is His first choice, but what happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

Signs pointing to the return of Christ.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST 2 Peter 3:1-10 INTRO: Our world today doesn’t believe in the second coming of Christ, much less the destruction of the world when he does come. Much of the Bible, both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 8, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE MARK OF THE BEAST

PART 1 OF A 4 PART SERIES REVELATION 13: 16-17 FOCAL POINT: THE MARK OF THE BEAST INTRODUCTION: THE AUTHOR OF REVELATION, THE APOSTLE JOHN, PENNED THIS REVELATION ABOUT A. D. 95. THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN EXILE ON THE ISLE OF PATMOS. THE APOSTLE ENCOURAGES BELIEVERS TO REMAIN STRONG IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Judges Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 17, 2011

FOCAL POINT: REPENTANCE AND CORRECTION

JUDGES PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSES: JUDGES 2: 15-19 FOCAL POINT: REPENTANCE AND CORRECTION INTRODUCTION: THE JUDGES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WERE PRIMARILY MILITARY LEADERS WHO WERE USED BY GOD TO DELIVER ISRAEL FROM PAGAN OPPRESSION BY FOREIGN POWERS. THE BOOK OF JUDGES IS A RECORD OF ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons Learned From Samuel, Saul And David Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 12, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE CROWN OF GLORY

LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 2 OF A 3 PART SERIES 1 PETER 5: 2-10 KEY VERSE: 1 PETER 5: 4 FOCAL POINT: THE CROWN OF GLORY INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS THREE PART SERIES OF LIFE LESSONS FOR A BROAD INTRODUCTION. THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES ISSUES WITH KING SAUL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Do What? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2011

Freedom is a pathway, not an end point.

What is freedom? For Kelly, it meant graduating from high school and getting out from under her parents thumb. Carl thought that freedom would come when he had his own car and could come and go as he pleased. Rosa longed for the freedom to quit work so that she could stay at home with her children, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Numbers Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 6, 2011

FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE AND BLESSINGS

NUMBERS PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES NUMBERS 12: 6-8 FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE AND BLESSINGS INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF NUMBERS: THE BOOK GET ITS NAME FROM TWO CENSUS REPORTS RECORDED IN CHAPTER 1 AND 26. THE WRITING GOES BACK TO THE EXODUS OF ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPTIAN BONDAGE. THE STORY STARTS AT ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist