Sermons on Top 10:

Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Pressure To Go Along

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 5, 2007

This sermon examines a series of questions that will strengthen your resolve when faced with pressure to compromise your faith.

Have you ever felt pressured to go along with the crowd? All of us have felt such pressure! It starts early and continues through life. I remember feeling such pressure, even in the first grade. I remember one episode in particular. This is what happened. Our teacher required that we eat a portion ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Faith

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009

." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Deafening Blow

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 5, 2015

When great men stick to their plan that is not the failure of God to act on behalf of His children against the evildoers to right the wrongs to save them as promised through His mercy and His salvation plan.

DEAFENING BLOW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 5, 2015) “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity...The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way...I have been young, and now am old; yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Friends

3 Ps And A Tree

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012

The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2021

A study of Psalm 103 will give us ample ammunition to personally, passionately, and perpetually praise God no matter what we are going through! I am going to give you three reasons why: We Have It So Good; We Enjoy So Much; and We Have Expressed So Little!

Sermon – Count Your Blessings Ps 103:1 A Psalm of David. “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"judging"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2021

A sermon about not judging others through the mercy of Christ.

“Judging” Luke 6:37-42” Have you ever made a judgement about someone without really knowing what was in their heart or mind? Or perhaps, you had heard other people say negative things about a certain someone. And so, you formed negative thoughts about that person. And when you met them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

God Promises Peace!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

God has always kept His promises. But this morning I want to look at one particular promise, and it is found in Philippians 4:6 7.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) Philippians 4:6 7; Psalm 8:1 4; Colossians 3:15 17; Matthew 6:25 34 A. Listen to these words from the 8th Psalm: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" (Psalm 8:1) "When I consider ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yours, Mine, Or Ours Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#10 in Proverbs & Parables Series. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Proverbs. Looks at attitudes: What’s yours is mine and I’m going to take it. What’s mine is mine and I’m going to keep it. What’s mine is yours and I’m going to share it.

YOURS, MINE, or OURS Proverbs 19-20 INTRODUCTION: I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. She fell over and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or eve

Intro: The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or even your happiness. The word “purpose” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

God's Plan And Design For Your Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 24, 2012

Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and m

God's plan and design for your life. Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

Discerning The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2010

In order to hear the voice of God we must have the right: 1) Closeness (1 Samuel 3:1-6), 2) Confirmation (1 Samuel 3:7-9), 3) Center of attention (1 Samuel 3:10-15), and finally: 4) Compliance (1 Samuel 3:16-20)

On Thursday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at the United Nations in New York returning to his usual cursing Israel, and threatening it with extinction. Indeed, his hatred is obsessional, and dominates his view of the entire world. He even went so far as to blame America for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Other

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

How To Find The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

The world is a very dangerous place spiritually, full of wolves that come to us in sheep's clothing, evil shepherds masquerading as good shepherds. How do we find the Good Shepherd? How do we determine the difference between good shepherds and bad? Jesus provides insight in John 10.

If you’re only casually familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised to find out that one of the major themes of the New Testament is false teachers. Under this general category fall false shepherds, false prophets and false apostles. You see, the Bible claims to be the truth about God and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Bible Church

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist