Sermons on Washington:

Exodus Factor

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

Breaking free from bondage

Exodus factor 1-28-01 Scog Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro On Wednesday night I mentioned it was time for evangelism; a time for the church to reach out to the lost of our community; a time to spread the message of salvation to the lost. Matt 28:19 “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing ...read more

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

What is forgiveness?

INTRODUCTION Forgiveness is the most basic Christian quality. Without forgiveness, we wouldn’t have Christianity as we know it. Without forgiveness, we would all be doomed to hell, condemned sinners without hope of any kind. Knowing this, a proper understanding of forgiveness will transform our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Our National Tragedy

Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001

The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Clean Living 2: Humility Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the second of a two-sermon series on Clean Living. This message focuses on the importance of humility to the Christian life.

As we look to Scripture today, we are going to pick up in John 13, where Jesus is washing his disciples feet and trying to make a point. John 13:12-16 "When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2008

The final week of Jesus’ ministry is beginning, and the triumphal entry is a prelude to so much that will happen that week, and in eternity as well! First in a series that will lead us all the way to an early Easter in March. Link inc. to audio and ppt.

The King is Coming! Matthew 21:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheKingIsComing.html Believe it or not, we come now to the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ve preached somewhere around 70 times in this “Gospel of Jesus” series thru Matthew, and we’ve covered most of His life, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008

esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Word 9: Truth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008

Fish fables, politicians, it seems acceptable and expecte for people to lie today. God clealy calls us to truth and Jesus echos it with be people of honesty and integrity. IF we are God’s people we should be known as people of truth!

The Ten Commandments: Ten Words The World needs to hear Word Nine: Truth Intro: Long before the great fish fables, long before politician became a synonym for liar, liar, God gave this ninth word. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The original context of this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

What Is A Mother?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A look at motherhood

Mother’s day Message Text: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." (Psalm 127:3) Opening: 1. Several years ago, on April 25, The National Organization of Women march on Washington, D.C. They called pregnancy a disease, a sickness inflicted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Who's Your God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007

A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #2 “Who’s Your God?” Exodus 20:2 * There is a phrase which has been used over the last 15+ years which has been in everything from music to movies to TV to sports to the paper. It’s a phrase that keeps on popping up, as the Washington Post wrote, like an insistent prairie ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 13, 2007

Mothers are key activists and serious contenders in shaping society...To this, women, you are called.

“Legacy of the Heart” Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRO •S) “Hen’s that produce the best eggs owe it all to their mothers” •Mother’s Day – varying ideas of its original context: - Greek methodology - USA – copied from the English activist Julia Ward Howe in her quest to bring peace after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

When We Should Not Pray

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

There are times when we should not pray. When are those times? Let’s look at them.

WHEN WE SHOULD NOT PRAY Exodus 14:15 INTRO: The Sunday School teacher asked one of the boys in his class, “Do you say a prayer before you eat at your house?” “No,” the boy responded. “We don’t need to. My mother is a good cook!” In his somewhat misguided understanding, the youth man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Doing Good Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

We’re jealous of the wrong people...we want to be the wrong people...this message helps us all get some Biblical perspective

THE POWER OF DOING GOOD Week 4 of “Living Beyond Myself” BTCC SUMMIT/EDGE – October 9, 2005 Notes… Going to describe 2 famous women – • When guess name – tell person next to you First woman: • Born August 26, 1910, in Macedonia. • Youngest of 2 sisters, had 1 brother. • Father: wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007

Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist