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Loving Others Through Hospitality Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Encouraging the church to love our neighbor by our hospitality to guests using Abraham as an model.

Practical Exercise during worship: After singing have congregation greet at least two people they do not know, or have not greeted in a long time (hint: encourage them to get out of their pews if they have to). Give extra time for this. Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Others Through Hospitality

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Using Abraham as an example of demonstrating love to newcomers to the church in practical ways. This sermon prepared us for our Friendship Sunday the following week.

Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second of the Great Commandments, to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Our particular focus was on demonstrating love to those who are not yet Christian or who may be Christian but are unchurched, they are not connected to Christ’s body the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Trust The Lordship Of Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006

We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Revolutionary Love

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 4, 2008

THIS SERMON TOUCHES UPON THE COMMAND TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS A COPY OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS US.

Revolutionary love. John 13:34-35. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved, so you must love one another. By this all men shall know you are my disciples, if you love one another. Here we have Jesus in his upper room prior to his crucifixion and resurrection and he wants ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Never Wrong To Do Right Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 11, 2008

Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees to do the right thing. But what was the right thing to do on the Sabbath with a man with a withered hand?

Mark 3:1-6 It’s Never Wrong to Do Right And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered (right) hand. So they (the Pharisees) watched Him closely, (and asked Him “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?”) whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008

Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message relates the Feast of Tabernacles to the Presence of Christ amidst His people throughout His Millennial Kingdom.

The Feast of Tabernacles Text: Leviticus 23:33-23:43 Introduction: This morning I want to conclude our studies on the feasts of Israel. You will recall that to date we have looked at six feasts: four Spring Feasts; Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits and Pentecost and two autumn feasts: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

More Gratitude, Less Grumbling!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009

God’s people should be known for a grateful attitude, (not grumbling)!

MORE GRATITUIDE, LESS GRUMBLING! TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRO: We have so much to be thankful for. In spite of this, it’s easy to get wrapped up in becoming a grumbler over a person of gratitude! ILLUS: Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersbe illustrated this problem in his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Answer To The Stress Of Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

This is sermon #5 of the 23rd psalm. It focuses upon how GOD goes with us through our dark valleys.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #05: God’s Answer to Dark Valleys Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:4 ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for THOU art with me, THY rod & THY staff, they comfort me.’ Introduction: In Verse 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-5

Signs - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 1 I. Introduction 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. It seems that everywhere Jesus went He did miracles. I have no issue with that. He is the Son of God He should do miracles, right? That is what deity does! My issue with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanding The Floors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009

Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Spirit? Part 1 Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 24, 2010

Explore how the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit.

Do You Have the Spirit? JCC 18.04.10 pm Read Jude Key verse: These are they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. Jude 1:19 Sensual, literally, ‘animal-souled: as opposed to the spiritual, or ‘having the Spirit’ It is translated, ‘the natural man’ ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hungry Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 16, 2010

"Can you help us?”If the question is ever asked of you, where will you go with it? Maybe it won't be direct but cloaked in pain, soaked in questions or the agony of searching for an answer when no answers come.

Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:20-36 (The Message) – “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" (v21) Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (Newfoundland comedy group) feature a song on one of their albums called “Only 19”. It is the story of a young man who married what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Salvation Army