Sermons on Victory Over Sin:

How To Appropriate The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises?

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:20 TITLE: HOW TO APPROPRIATE THE PROMISES OF GOD. We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises? THE FIRST STEP The first step toward appropriating the promises of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

How do we know God’s will in the big choices in life? How can we discern which direction to go? We can walk by faith into the future because of confidence in the caring nature of our God.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL When I was in Canada as a new Christian I had a huge choice to make. I had three options in front of me to choose from. All of these choices were good and moral. It was not a choice between right or wrong but rather an inconclusive choice. I had to pick from these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

What are the marks of a church that is alive?

Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Band Of Believers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 23, 2005

Are you in the battle? Can God and His Band of Believers depend on you?

Band of Believers Our youth group left Father’s Day to go to Minnetonka Christian Camp (http://www.minnetonkacamp.com/) and this year’s theme was a take off of the mini-series Band of Brothers. I had a different sermon planned for the evening service but after seeing the T-Shirts I knew I had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16, 1 Corinthians 12:13-31, Acts 4:10-13, Luke 14:34-35, Luke 10:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 22, 2004

Evolution Series includes compiled info. from Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Kent Hovind, Dr. Ken Ham, Dr. Rick Ferguson and other Creation Science experts. Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 5 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS Genesis 1:1-2:2 Next in our series, I want to address the three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS I want to introduce you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A God-Blessed Nation Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 23, 2004

Part 2 of 2-part series. It addresses the necessity of having Godly leaders & Godly citizens if a nation is going to be blessed.

LIVING IN A GOD BLESSED-NATION October 24, 2004 With an election in the wings and some already voting, we hear an awful lot these days about taxes, and about what our government is doing right and doing wrong. Our news journalists do their best to give us the latest updates on the stock market, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way For The Woman - Mother's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God uses many terms from cosmotology today in this passage--HER MANDATE, MOTIVE, MANNER OF LIFE, AND MESSAGE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

GOD’S WAY FOR THE WOMAN TITUS 2:1-5 ----- Formatted text and Powerpoint for this sermon are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWayForWoman.html ----- Powerpoint for hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- God’s Way for the Woman Titus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

(Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 25, 2002

Prayer is the primary way that God forms us into mature Christians.

Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Prayer The goal in the Christian life is maturity. Although we love little babies, we would be saddened greatly if they did not grow, learn, mature into fully functioning adults. In the same way it is greatly exciting when someone first gives ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: *other

Holy Water

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Mar 3, 2002

Thirsty? How about a taste of Holy Water? One drink and you’ll never thirst again. Guaranteed for eternal life!

Holy Water John 4: 1-15 March 3, 2002 Have you ever been working in the yard on a hot summer day and find yourself almost dying of thirst… I have… I’ll never forget the day I put down sod in my front yard… It must have been 90 plus degrees that day – I had bought 3 pallets ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Methodist