Sermons on Unnoticed:

How To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 1, 2008

The search for answers begins when we are young. We all want answers to the big questions of life. Jesus starts by giving us answers and not questions. He already knows the things we want to know about.

How to be like Jesus This simple sermon title involves a lot of profound teaching from Jesus. A lot of people today and in Jesus time too were looking for the fast solutions to the problems of life. Life was no less complicated for the people of Jesus time than it is for us today. We all want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slip-Sliding Away

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-59

Denomination: Church Of God

The Testimony Of God Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 2, 2008

Just as the universe bears testimony to God so there are other things in life and in His Word that bear testimony to God and His greatness.

The Testimony of God Griffith Baptist Church – 5/8/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 6:19-24 Main Verse: Daniel 6:22 - My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006

This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14, Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007

I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie

I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie that obviously was religious. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Plan Of Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 18, 2008

Coleman brings Jesus’ early ministry to reality in his book. He explains, in 9 easy principles, “the master plan of evangelism,” Jesus’ way.

Jesus’ Plan of Evangelism: Matthew 4:19 “…Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 Introduction: Many churches are considerably “dead” today. A large number of churches fail to teach the importance of evangelism. These churches are trying to attract members of other churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To The Dr's Office

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 9, 2006

This is a sermon that is used for preperation for Lord’s Supper.

A visit to the Dr’s Office 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 Our text tells us to examine ourselves. What to you think about when you think about examining yourselves? One thing I dislike is a visit to the Dr’s office, for any reason. But whether it is a Dr. examination to determine what is causing you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: *other

A Little Story

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 15, 2006

This is about the parable of the guys fighting over the good seats.

Let me tell you a story… The governor’s daughter was getting married. The governor had planned an elaborate wedding and reception. The reception was more than cake and punch. It was a seven-course meal. The governor rented a massive hall in which they would have the reception. The governor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

8 Days After Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 25, 2004

At Jesus’ circumcision we see that already He’s having an incredible impact...truly all things are made new. This New Year’s Message focuses on what Simeon did right in his response to the Messiah’s coming. Very helpful outline. Powerpoint at website.

8 Days After Christmas Luke 2:21-28 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Today is the 8th day after Christmas, as it was the 8th in the temple in our text. This is when circumcision would take place, and the naming of the child. Jesus’ name had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

A mothers day sermon, what the Bible teaches about being a Godly Mother

A Godly Mother Many of us here today have memories of our mother. Our mothers have played a very important role in our lives to make us what we are today. Some statements you may remember your mother saying I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." You’ll sit there ’til all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Kingdom Inefficiency

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 8, 2011

Jesus keeps reaching out to us, even though we have rejected him.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 6, 2008 KINGDOM INEFFICIENCY Isaac Butterworth Matthew 13:1-9 (NIV) 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“lessons Learned Along The Journey” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 3 “Lessons Learned Along the Journey”

Journey of Faith, part 3 “Lessons Learned Along the Journey” Gen 13:1-18 David Taylor Introduction – Abraham is someone to look to for encouragement and to emulate their lives. Abraham is a model of fiath for us, not perfection but a growing trust in God as he grew to know God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adopted Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Are The Poor Widows

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2015

God measures giving not by what we give, but by what we keep for ourselves. He measures the gift by the sacrifice involved. That is why Jesus valued the widow’s gift. She sacrificed her well-being in order to show her love for God.

When I was preparing my message for today, I came across a story about a little boy who went to church one Sunday morning to get out of the cold. He had been trying to sell newspapers, but no one had passed by. He entered the church, hoping to pass an hour unnoticed in the back row. The minister ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Anglican

Up To Here With Self

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 28, 2016

Bernstein once was asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He said, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm--that's a problem."

Up To Here With Self Philippians 2:3-4NASB One of the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim was Leonard Bernstein. He directed the New York Philharmonic, conducted concerts by some of the world's leading orchestras, wrote symphonies, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal