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Our Father, Our Friend

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008

This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Planning Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2009

This section warns against self-centered planning. Worldly living is not displayed only by a disbelief in God, sometimes it’s apparent in the disregarding of God as we plan our life & our daily activities.

JAMES 4:11-17 PROPER PLANNING [Luke 12:16-21] It is too easy for Christians to make plans and set goals, expecting God to fall in line behind them. It is easy to plan our lives as if we controlled the future and had unlimited authority over the factors that affect our life. And so, in reality ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Solemn Assembly Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Work-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Attention: Marc Taylor, a fresh graduate from college with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Have All You Need Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2015

If you're born again, you already have everything you need to live life and to grow in godliness.

You Have All You Need 2 Peter 1:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 11-12, 2015 How many of you love Peeps? They’ve become pretty popular, having now expanded into lip balm, nail polish, and wristbands. You can even get a Peeps pillow! I’m partial to Peeps. This past Saturday Beth bought me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Water 2 Wine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2012

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Water2Wine John 2:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/water2wine.html vv. 1-2 A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions of the human experience. I’ve performed scores of weddings...including for many of you sitting here today! When I asked Kimberly’s dad for her hand in marriage he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2012

Sometimes what we need is a little adversity. Sometimes it will be lack, or loss, or disappointment that will cause us to be grateful for what we’ve been given

I Am, the Bread of Life Date: March 25, 2012 Scripture: John 6:30-35, 47-51 Introduction Have you ever been hungry-I mean REALLY hungry? I remember being/hospital/years ago/Part/treatment involved my not being allowed to eat or drink for several days with my only sustenance coming from IV ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011

Our church journey continues travelling through God's word. What is the plan, the guidelines, the message God has for us through Paul today?

Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Date: October 2, 2011 Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Preview chapter 16 • When we last left this 1st century preacher • Paul had just been released from a Philippian jail.  Magistrates learned they were Roman citizens  They apologized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

But If Not

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

Making a commitment to serve the Lord no matter what.

Daniel 3:16-19 KJV Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [17] If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallelujah Or Hell-A-Lujah?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 29, 2012

When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption.

“HALLELUJAH” OR “HELL-A-LUJAH”? Revelation 20:11 – 21:8 Big Idea: When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption. REV. 20:11-21:8 (ESV) 11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Laws Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Message equips believers to share the gospel using the four spiritual laws developed by Bill Bright. Techniques and principles for one-on-one evangelism are discussed.

(What Non-Christians Need to Know) Romans 10:14 12/11/16 We have been talking about evangelism the last couple of weeks. In preparation for this service I began thinking about how I could teach a simple presentation of the gospel that would be easy to communicate and would give the essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17, Romans 8:16, John 3:16-17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Revelation 3:20, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Wayfaring Strangers Part 6" I Want To Live Like That" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 6 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 6 “I want to live like that” 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Christian Group Sidewalk prophets sings a long titled live like that I is a challenge to live a better life for Christ Let me read you just a few lines of it Sometimes I think What will people say of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Lying Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020

A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 34:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal