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The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007

Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Survive But Thrive

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

How we are to live our lives in this world based on God’s strength.

Don’t Just Survive…Thrive Mark 10:46-52 Read Scriptures Prayer Illustration A young man who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 7, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Palm Sunday Message of the King of kings.

King of kings and Lord of lords This morning we looked at Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As the Jews hailed Him as their coming king they waved the palm branches and scattered their cloaks before Him. In only a week’s time, the tide turned. Just a week later many of these same people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Extreme Makeover: Old Testament Edition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We have a wonderful picture of grace here; the story of an obscure man with a name not only hard to pronounce, but with a terrible meaning.

Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Intro: Back in the 50’s, there was a TV show called “Queen for a Day.” PP Show the picture of it. 1. today it is “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, where people get a new house. 2. these gifts are given for people in terrific need, and it is great. 3. it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nathanael – Great Things Are Found In The Strangest Places Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

Nathanael, who is also known as Bartholomew, is confronted by a Saviour who seems to know so much – yet Nathanael is still allowed to be a disciple. We can also be disciples, despite the fact that we are known so well by Jesus.

Message John 1:43-51 “Nathanael – great things are found in the strangest places” Great things can often be found in the strangest places. Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008

Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009

Throughout our lives we hear a lot about faith and the need of having faith in our lives. We hear of it when we come to church. We read of it in books and the Bible. We watch it in movies. However it seems that so many times our faith is initiated by a

The Faith of the Nobleman John 4:43-54 Monte T. Brown November 30, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Throughout our lives we hear a lot about faith and the need of having faith in our lives. We hear of it when we come to church. We read of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

The death march of Jesus to Jerusalem in his final days reveals many disturbing things. You and I are in this parade as well. He led captives...

Present Mark 10-13 dramatically, by memory if possible. The Teacher’s Death March As Jesus nears and enters Jerusalem the conflict thickens and the tensions strain. Jesus is going to his death. We know that, he keeps teaching his disciples that, and in fact, that is his chief purpose in coming ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ Will Reign Forever! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 29, 2008

You believe in Christmas and Easter and you say you are a Christian but do you really know and envision Jesus Christ as He is?

Now that Christmas is over, what are people thinking about?? Most people are now reflecting on the year passing and the New Year to come. How many of you are excited about 2009? How many of you are concerned about the New Year? How many of you already have New Year’s resolutions? Many will say, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointing At Bethany

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 15, 2010

A sacrificial and selfless worship!

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Anointing at Bethany Scripture: Mark 14:3-9 Introduction Background: The scene ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Showdown! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013

The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Congregational

How To Overcome Fear, Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 30, 2020

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? – Psalm 27:1

The COVID-19 crisis (corona virus pandemic) is fear inducing and frightening for millions of people. Fear has been a part of the human existence since the fall of man in Genesis 3:8-10. Everyone, regardless of how brave they seem, is afraid of something. There are so many things today that can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gate

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2020

The front door of our church building is not the door Christ’s sheep enter. The real door or gate for the sheep is not made of wood or metal, but is a Person. Let’s let Jesus explain this in John 10:1-10.

The front door of our church building is not the door Christ’s sheep enter. The real door or gate for the sheep is not made of wood or metal, but is a Person. Let’s let Jesus explain this in John 10:1-10. Background By way of background to Jesus’ lesson let’s learn a few essentials about ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist