Sermons on Transformation Resurrection:

Forgive Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 20, 2010

Today we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. Today we will be looking at the word Forg

This morning, we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. But as we look at those phrases, we’re going to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

If Any Man Be In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2010

We may age and get old on the outside, but we can grow ever younger and more alive on the inside...if we are IN CHRIST! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

If Any Man be in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IfAnyMan.html This is the judgment seat, literally, the bema. There is still a bema in Corinth. This was the place where the judges of the city would meet the citizens and would judge them for certain things -- there was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Laborers Together With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010

Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 21, 2010

John the Baptist was called by God to be the clarion and herald of the coming Good News!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2010 Date Preached: March 21, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Revealing of Messiah Sermon Text: John 1:15-34 Introduction: Ever since the fall of humanity in the Garden, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Broader Than The Scope Of My Transgressions"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

God’s grace is greater than ALL our sin

“Your lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.” Vs 5-6 “Thy mercy Lord doth to the heavens extend, Thy faithfulness doth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Are They Now? Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in a series of sermons about heaven. It focuses on WHERE we GO after we DIE and WHAT it is LIKE there.

Sermons about Heaven: March 14, 2010 Sermon #3: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Part #1: Introduction: In an INDIANA CEMENTARY is a TOMBSTONE that is MORE than 100 YEARS OLD & it has this EPITAPH written upon it. Pause stranger when you pass me by; As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

The Messenger Prepares The Way Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010

Messengers were important in Bible times. God has sent His Messengers and God continues to send His messengers to prepare the way.

In our lives there are many special days, days like birthdays, anniversaries or holidays. When you wait for a special day to arrive do you get excited? It’s only three weeks till we celebrate Christmas. Anyone excited? In bible times, messengers were often sent out to proclaim special events ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 13, 2010

A consideration of the Temptation of Christ showing Him as the never failing Last Adam who conquered Satan, and secured victory for all who believe. The 3rd in a series on Mark's Gospel

The Temptation of Jesus Aim: To show the necessity of the baptism of the Spirit, and how it is greater than water baptism administered by John. Text: Mark 1:12-13 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians Paul said, “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man.” Few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Good News Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

An expository message from the book of Romans.

“God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially begin the last of the last days of this world as we know i

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1 5..........2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Tongue Twister Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2009

One prominent religious website said the doctrine of Justification was "controversial". Really? Why would that be?

OPEN: How many of you have ever read “Fox in Socks”? I’ve read many Dr. Seuss books to my kids, though I’m not sure I’ve ever read this one. But there are many people who love this book. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it features 2 main characters Mr. Fox and Mr. Knox who converse almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made Jesus Cry

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

May my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God. What broke Jesus’ heart to the point of tears?

Introduction One of the themes running through the entire Gospel of Luke is the compassion Jesus Christ had for people…all kinds of people. Jews, Gentiles (Non-Jews), different ethnic groups, Government workers, tax collectors, sinners, and outcasts of society. It didn’t seem to matter who you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainty Of Those Things

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history.

THE CERTAINTY OF THOSE THINGS Luke 1:1-4 Proposition: God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be certain regarding their spiritual relationship and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Worship That Magnifies God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God.

A WORSHIP THAT MAGNIFIES GOD—Luke 1:39-56 Proposition: A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to experience a more meaningful worship encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

When A Somebody Bec0mes A Nobody

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 5, 2009

“Jesus was a Somebody who became like us as a Nobody so that He might save anybody that trusts Christ as Savior and make us somebody for God.”

WHEN A SOMEBODY BECOMES A NOBODY--Luke 2:1-20 Proposition: “Jesus was a Somebody who became like us as a Nobody so that He might save anybody that trusts Christ as Savior and make us somebody for God.” Objective: My purpose is to show that God’s Son became a nobody so that He can save anybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist