Sermons on Wedding Vows:

How Real Is Lost?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008

Why don’t Christians witness? This sermon says there is only one reason... they do not believe lost is really lost.

Why Don’t We Witness? John 3 When the sermon is over today I hope everyone here will have one of three reactions Walking out the back doors angry at me or raising hands and shouting “Amen” or kneeling at the altar I am going to take off the gloves today and say some hard things. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010

I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Know And Recognize Our Loved Ones In Heaven?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 2, 2009

It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and those of us that are saved are looking forward to be

WILL WE KNOW AND RECOGNIZE OUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN? 4-4-09 MATT. 22:23-30 It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Ishmael Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jan 19, 2020

Having faith is not enough. The patriarchs inherited God's promises by faith and patience. This discussion of Ishmael's birth highlights the necessity of not trying to make things happen but of patiently waiting on God to fullfill his promises in our lives.

Lessons from the life of Abraham Faith and Patience: The Birth of Ishmael When we come to chapter 16 of Genesis, we find that Abram’s faith begins to waver - he begins to lose his simple, happy confidence in what God had promised him. God had said that he would have a son through whom would come ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Better Than Ever - Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

The custom is to serve the better wine first, then the watered down. But when Christ encounters the plain water, he makes all things better than before. As we age in life, we lose our zeal and become watered down, but CHRIST revives us to do greater things even in our older age.

2020.01.05 NEW YEAR MESSAGE for EEs (ELDER EARS) William Akehurst, HSWC John 2:1-11 The Cana Wedding – Water into Wine 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

PAUL USES MARRIAGE AS A DRAMATIC EXAMPLE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE CHURCH.

THE CHURCH: THE BODY OF CHRIST EPHESIANS 5:20-33 FEBRUARY 03, 2019 WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE CHURCH. THE SCRIPTURE WRITERS, UNDER THE INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, USED MANY DIFFERENT IMAGES AND SYMBOLS TO COMMUNICATE DIVINE TRUTHS. WE ARE LOOKING AT ONE TODAY WHERE THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2013

Sex outside of marriage and the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Heb. 13:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Purity.html Years ago there was a movie called, "My Best Friend's Wedding." Well, I attended my best friend's wedding, and there I married my best friend. Today is a great day to say something that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

From Slavery To The Slammer!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 10, 2014

Is when we are thrown into the pit, sold as a slave and shoved in the slammer that you not only must digger deeper but look higher On occasion the world bottoms out. In Genesis 39 - we find Joseph is led down to Egypt. lets learn and grow from his life.

FROM SLAVERY TO THE SLAMMER! INTRO When we are looking at someone who has everything going for them, our first general assumption is we are looking at someone who has every received all the breaks in life and was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. • From the distance, they’ve got ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Magnificent Valentine Gift Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 12, 2012

We give and receive Valentine cards, flowers, candy and lots of love on this day, but we all need to stop and thank God Almighty for HIS Valentine give to us.

A MAGNIFICENT VALENTINES GIFT 2-12-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT; JOHN 8:1-11 Do you remember the story behind the origins of Valentine’s Day? You know, it is called Valentine’s Day for a reason. Approximately 250 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Objections To Obedience

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2011

How do we become people who love to follow Christ and obey God?

On the morning of August 2, 2002, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Seen The Glory Of The Lord

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 13, 2017

We see the Glory of God in Jesus Christ.

Title: We Have Seen The Glory Of The Lord Place: BLCC Date: EASTER-2017 Text: John 1.14 CT: We see the Glory of God in Jesus Christ. [Screen 1] FAS: [Tim Kellar says On Easter] I always say to my skeptical, secular friends that, even if they can't believe in the resurrection, they should want it to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 6:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Evil

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Paul is a very powerful writer and at times we may be intimidated by him. He shares with us here the incredible power we have through Christ to overcome the evil we face in our Christian Walk.

OVERCOMING EVIL ROMANS 12:9-21 I THINK WE ARE SOMETIMES OVERWEALMED BY THE WRITINGS OF PAUL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. I BELIEVE THAT OVER ONE QUARTER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT IS ATTRIBUTED TO HIM. WE SEE THE BOOKS HE IS CREDITED WITH WRITING AND FAIL TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST LETTERS. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Coronation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 24, 2017

Series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 5 My goal this morning is to do what an old preacher advised a young preacher to do: Stand up to be seen, Speak up to be heard, Sit down to be appreciated! "Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." Martin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends