Sermons on Urgent Things:

The Thing Legends Are Made Of

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 28, 2009

Legends are based on what people want to believe. The power and ministry of the church in the authority of Jesus is the real thing.

March 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Subject: The Ministry of Jesus Title: The Thing Legends Are Made Of Have any of you ever made up a really good story? I mean one of those stories that you can tell that you make it sound so believable that people really take you seriously? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Things New Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 5, 2009

1 Cor. 15:50-57, Rev. 21:1-7. The biblical doctrine of glorification; and the eternal state of Heaven.

ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES ALL THINGS NEW 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-57, REVELATION 21:1-7 INTRODUCTION - We have arrived at the last of our four looks into the subject of death and what happens afterward. A few weeks ago we began this journey by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Encouraging Things Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Things Up

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2009

When it comes to giving many Christians stop...at nothing! 6 Guidelines for Giving God’s tithe on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Wrapping Things Up 1 Corinthians 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WrappingThingsUp.html I. THE ORDER OF THE OFFERING. (1-3) GUIDELINES: 1. PRIORITY ASPECT - 1ST DAY OF THE WEEK (SUNDAY) Bring God’s tithe into God’s house on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Are Sacred

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Some things are sacred and are not meant to be touched or altered even when we have the best of intentions

Some Things Are Sacred 2 Samuel 6:1-12 There are passages in the bible which sometimes leave us a little confused or even disturbed when we try to understand why things worked out the way they did in 2 Samuel Chapter 6:1-12 we such an example. This week God used the everyday events of my life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Things New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2009

Repentance is the first word of salvation. Without repentance, there is no salvation.

This man is running around screaming with joy. You couldn’t stop but notice it. He was making such a hoopla you would have thought that he won a million dollars. People stopped what they were doing, you could see the smiles on their faces when they heard the man shout for joy - then, you could see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Not Yet Seen

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Jun 26, 2009

When it seems that you Yet can’t see those things ahead. Yet is the key..

THINGS NOT YET SEEN We can only see with eyes of faith… Text. Heb 11: 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS? Bible speaks to us about some of those things Here in this particular passage_____ flood that was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Little Things Matter

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

God works in small ways

• Verse 5. Go to, etc. - It was very natural for a king to suppose, that the king of Israel could do more than any of his subjects.—Wesley’s CommentaryObstacles for God “Not One of Us” From all indications, it would appear that the Syrians are enemies and not allies of Israel. The young girl ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Little Things Mattere

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

Human Obstacles to God

story begin with Naaman, commander of the army of the king, a great man in high favor with his master. The narrator paints a very big picture. This is an important man, a four-star general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated for military victories, in favor with the king, one of the inner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Certainty Of Those Things

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history.

THE CERTAINTY OF THOSE THINGS Luke 1:1-4 Proposition: God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be certain regarding their spiritual relationship and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Things Seen In Paul

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 8, 2009

Are the things seen in Paul, also seen in us? Are we living such that we could say to others: “The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you”?

Things Seen In Paul 10/09/05 AM Text: Philippians 4:9 Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction 1. A description of our Heavenly Father frequently used by Paul is “the God of Peace”... a. “Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen” - Romans 15:33 b. “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Changes Things Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Feb 18, 2007

If we come not just asking, but really seeking, we will receive God’s best. We can be encouraged to pray because God wants us to, and He desires to give us much more than the request that started the conversation.

Prayer Changes Things A Sermon on Matthew 7:7-11 The story is told of a young boy who wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for a long time, but nothing happened. Undaunted by the lack of response, he wrote a letter to God presenting his request once again. When the postal authorities received the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Number One Thing

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary devotion about priorities.

The #1 thing In the movie City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal) is on a Baby Boomer cattle drive in search of the real meaning of life. In one scene he is out riding with the gritty trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance). Curly realizes why Mitch is on the trip and confronts him with it. When Mitch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42