Sermons on Triumphant Faith:

On A Mission Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on May 17, 2004

In this message you will see how our mission is much the same as the mission of the disciples. 1. The Mission’s Purpose 2. The Mission’s Problems 3. The Mission’s Promises

On A Mission Matthew 10:1-42 May 16, 2004 Mission! When I say that word, what is the first thought that comes to mind. For most of us it is probably the idea of going to some foreign land to preach the Gospel. Yet there are many different missions that we can be a part of. For those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 10:20-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity [true Love Waits / Abstinence / Fidelity] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Good for vow renewals and True Love Waits Campaigns, as well as general purposes. Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint included.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Vow Renewals/True Love Waits Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html -------------------- Heb. 13:4 It’s not common that you’ll find it. It’s not popular if you say it. The “in” crowd does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

"That I May Know Him."

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004

Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

“That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Lutheran

"What's Love Got To Do With It?--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2004

This sermon is revised in light of the recent events in Iraq.

John 13:31-35 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Over this past week we have seen photographs on the front pages of our newspapers and on our television screens of the type—well, that I have never seen before. But then, now that I think of it. I have seen pictures from the concentration ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

To Be Beloved

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 12, 2004

A sermon on 1 Timothy 2:9-15 about women in the church. Preached for Mother’s Day

Sermon for 5/9/2004 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Mother’s Day Introduction: Mother’s Day. Matthew Henry was commenting on Genesis 2:21-23- The woman was not made out of the man’s head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him and near his heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15, 1 Corinthians 14:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shame & Folly Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The story of Amnon and Tamar shows us the Shame and Folly of sin.

(2 Sam 13:1-14) "whither shall I cause my shame to go?" Whether we will admit it or not there is a price to pay for sin. Tamar knew that even as the VICTIM of a sinful situation, she would have to live with the shame of what had happened to her. Even the VICTIM of sin has to bear the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 18, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness in terms of surrendering our rights from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Last week I began a series of sermons on “The Journey To The Cross” wherein I talked about how we get started on the Journey and how we continue on the Journey from Luke 9:23-25. I mentioned that we need to come to an experiential awareness of what the cross means in our lives today. In this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Birth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2006

The most important birth was Jesus’ birth. Let’s consider: 1- the time came 2- the birth happened 3- the inn refused

INTRO.- ILL.- Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you’re the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Answered Prayers

Contributed by Wendell Johnson on Dec 19, 2006

Five things that you need to see your prayers answered

Seeing Answered Prayers James 5: 16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion Meditation From Genesis 2

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Portrayal of Adams first day and of the covering made for Him.

Gen 2:7-15... One of the things that was always a delight for my wife and I when our girls were young was watching them in every new circumstance. We loved to see their expressions of delight or surprise as they saw something new for the first time, or to enter into their joy and delight ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Name That Heals Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

Regarless of our history and past, there is a Name given by which changes can come and new future begun to take us from that history to hallelujah!

[Illustration] A little boy was standing by his father watching him trying to put a floppy disk into his computer. The father was having trouble getting the disk to go in all of the way. The little boy said to his father, “Maybe it has a penny in it?” Sure enough, when the father fished around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006

This is a New Year’s sermon encouraging people to use their time during the coming year wisely, as God would have them spend it.

Eph. 5:15-17 Redeeming the Time! Intro: New Year’s is a time when many people tend to look back and also look forward. During this time of year nearly every major newspaper, magazine and Television channel will have a special recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Truly Thankful?

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Christians should be a thankful people, but are we really as thankful as we should be?

Are You Truly Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Just two short years ago, Citibank started an advertising campaign on television for their new line of credit cards. This line of cards carries rewards or prizes that you can receive for using the card. It is just their way of saying “Thank you” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Church Great?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist