Sermons on Trust The Lord:

Five Steps To Becoming An Eye Catcher

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

Learn what it takes to be one that others want to emulate!

Five steps to becoming an eye catcher gregg barbour. DASH. 12/12/03 What is an eye catcher? An Eye Catcher is someone who turns heads and makes a difference wherever they are and wherever they go. This lesson could be a series of five devotions all bundled together evolving to create the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:27-28

Denomination: *other

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Picturing the face and presence of God

How many of us throughout our lives ever tried to imagine what God looks like? Do you think of the Sistine Chapel? Maybe you see the statue of Zeus, or maybe some may even think of George Burns or Morgan Freeman. While none of these truly represent who God is or what he may look like, they do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Taken Care Of

Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007

Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make A Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

As representatives of Christ, we must a) Stand Firm b) Stand in Faith and c) Stand with Pride. Just as Christ suffered, we must realize the privilege of suffering on His behalf!

INTRODUCTION A. Book of Philippians 1. Paul in Chains – realized that his chains were for the ‘defense of the gospel’ B. Introduction Thus Far 1. Paul’s testimony was causing others to “Preach” a. Good Motives out of “Love” b. Poor Motives out of “Insincerity, Selfish Ambition, Trouble” 2. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Structured For Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007

In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cry Of My People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 26, 2004

This morning, I have a great sorrow for my friends and family members who still are not saved. The years are slipping away.

THE CRY OF MY PEOPLE Text: Jeremiah 8:18 thru 22 This past week I was handed a brochure that was produced by an Assembly of God church down in Winter Park, FL. The church was celebrating their 50th Anniversary & had published a brochure entitled, “Fifty Years of Changed Lives”. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pity Party - Prodigal Son / Brother

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2004

It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly - Very "Phunny" opening poem, then the CURSE, CAUSE, AND CURE of Self Pity. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pity Party Luke 15:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PityParty.html It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly. It’s not fun to listen to and no one taps their foot. But you are certain it makes you feel better to beat it out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Sin

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

The word "safe sin" is an oxymoron. There really is no such thing as a "safe sin." All sin is wrong and God will judge it all.

TEXT: Ezekiel 18:4 TITLE: SAFE SIN This phrase “SAFE SIN” is what is called an oxymoron. Oxymorons are expressions or statements, which seem to contradict themselves but nonetheless make a point. Some examples are: “Cruel kindness,” or “clean dirt,” or “tough love.” As a rule these words just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Unhappy Success Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004

Jonah goes as directed but is not happy about it. When the mission goes great, the anger comes out.

Unhappy Success Jonah 3 & 4 Well in the way of a quick review, we have been talking about the prophet Jonah. We looked at how he exercised his free will and went in the opposite direction of God’s instruction. We heard about these Sailors that acted more righteous than God’s prophet. Praying, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

God looks for certain people to use.

Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

See The Mission Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 27, 2004

There are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Jesus will never call us to do something He hasn’t already done. We must Follow Him in faithful obedience.

Intro. Last week we started a new journey into the book of Mark. I shared with you that there are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Last week we took a look at catching Jesus’ dream. Yet, not just a dream, but a reality. It was “Come follow me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ