Sermons on Upside:

Comparision - Toxic To The Soul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 25, 2003

There is something that is toxic to the soul (to use a phrase by Dr. Andrew McQuitty, pastor of Irving Bible Church) to Christians and non-Christians alike, to those in professional fields and to those in agricultural vocations. It’s called COMPARISION.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” You’ve done your best but your best never seems to be good enough. You’ve worked just as hard, paid just as many dues, slogged through just as many valleys and hard places, as the other guy, yet you never seem to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

What Is Jesus Doing Now?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

What Is Jesus Doing Now? He is watching over us, ruling for us, and speaking to us.

I’m not a fan of reality T.V. but one new reality show caught my interest as I was channel surfing the other day. I don’t remember the name of the show but it featured former pop stars like M.C. Hammer. The show brought together once-famous people to interact with one another for ten days in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Search For Lost Sinners

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

It’s the job of Christians to search for the lost.

Search for Lost Sinners Luke 15:1-10 We all have lost something during some point in our lives. We’ve misplaced keys. We’ve forgot our watches and wallets. We may even have lost a pet dog or cat once. What did we do when we noticed that these things were missing? Did we search for them? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004

The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004

We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Danger Of A Lukewarm Heart Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

King Amaziah shows a lukewarm heart will become a cool heart and then stone cold.

THE DANGER OF A LUKEWARM HEART The example of Amaziah II Chronicles 25 CHCC: 11-02-03 INTRODUCTION: Most of us are used to the typical American greeting, “How are you doing?” We answer “Fine, and how are you?” automatically … pretty much without thinking. I know of a Bible College ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 16, 2005

Seeking gods presence to be transformed from Glory to Glory, made in the likeness of Jesus

Transformation, You can’t earn Gods Love but you can be perfected by it! Context # 1 Paul was speaking to the Christians at the church in Corinth There was descent in the ranks, he was facing a “Back to Moses” movement As he faced his opponents he brings in wide ranging arguments comparing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter's House

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 2, 2005

A message about the Potter and the clay. I give 4 points of what we learn about God and how He relates to us, enjoy!

Title: The Potter’s House Text: Jer 18:1-6; Isa 64:8 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - I found this story in Readers Digest that will direct us in were we are going this morning: An individual awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Important Journey

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005

This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of Giving

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006

This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Glories Of Our Lord

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 1, 2006

How glorious and incomparable is the very name of Jesus Christ our precious Lord and Savior

The Glories Of Our Incomparable Lord John 1:1-18 Ps. 45:2, “Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.” Songs of Solomon;2:1, “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” Rev 4:11, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Wreck Your Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 15, 2007

The hardest thing that we will ever have to do is live out a life of loving others treating them as we would want to be treated. If we love others the way Jesus did, it will wreck our lives.

Series on the Mount Jesus Will Wreck Your Life October 14, 2007 Matthew 7:12 What might be your greatest fear? What do you dread the most? What possibility scares you the most? I think the greatest fear for humans is God. Here’s a being that is greater than we can comprehend. More holy than our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Would You Let Your Kids Go To A Youth Group Run By Jesus?

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

I imagine that, given the types of persons that huddled around Jesus, there would have, at the very least, been a fair bit of flirting going on at those gatherings.

We’re in Luke chapter 15, and Jesus appears to be partying again! Jesus was fond of saying that the Kingdom of God is like a party, and he seemed keen to illustrate that with his lifestyle, wherein he was a frequent guest at dinner parties and a not too infrequent host of spontaneous soirees. And ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican