Sermons on West Point:

How To Determine Right From Wrong Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

We live in a day of ’no absolutes’, w/ so much falling into the ’gray area.’ Here’s a Simple Formula, w/ Life-Changing Results...! [6 TESTS TO TAKE...ALL BEGIN W/ A "P"] Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

How To Determine Right From Wrong 2 Cor. 5:14-17 We are not under the law, but under grace, but grace is not a license to sin! I’m free to serve, not free to sin!! 6 scriptural tests to apply to anything questionable/gray area, not specifically mentioned in scripture: [should I or shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What A Miracle

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 16, 2004

Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, as we come to chapter 3, we have an account of one of them, it is the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate of the

WHAT A MIRACLE! Acts 3:1-10 Luke described the early church by saying, Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43. Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Ark Almighty

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Uses "Evan Almighty" theme...link included to PowerPoint resources and more. "3 Ways to pass on a Godly Heritage" - GET SAVED, GET RIGHT, GET INTO CHURCH! How we can construct an ark of protection for our household. Good for Father’s Day.

Ark Almighty Hebrews 11:7 Below is the outline only. Please get the full text version, complete with illustrations and PowerPoint slides at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadAlmighty.php Dads are by no means ’all powerful,’ but they are ’all responsible.’ I was privileged to see an advanced ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Bottom Line

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

Pentecost 11: Believers are called to be different than the sinful world. But where does the child of God find the power to live a God-pleasing life? Our lesson today points us to our relationship with God through the forgiveness Christ has won for us. We

Take a look at this. It’s one of those little slips of paper that the bank’s automated teller machine gives you when you make a withdrawal. It’s got some interesting information on it. Apart from the name and other basic account information, the ATM machine prints the amount of money you withdraw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love Without End

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 28, 2003

Is it possible today that a person may attain a point in life where they do not sin? John tells us that while this idea is false, the Christian has no need to worry about his eternal salvation. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love is A Love W

A Love Without End 1 John 1:5–2:2 INTRODUCTION Final Verse of George Strait’s “A Love Without End, Amen”. Last night I dreamed I died and stood outside those Pearly Gates and suddenly I realized there must be some mistake. If they know half the things I’ve done they’ll never let me in; then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's All About Jesus! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 20, 2007

It’s all about Jesus! Let’s dare not live on the edges of doctrinal extremes. Let’s instead continue to live at the foot of the cross pointing people to Jesus! Jesus alone is the answer! Jesus alone saves and sets people free from sin!

It’s ALL about Jesus! The Life of Christ Series By Greg Johnson February 18, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org John 1:19-34 David has been coming to Loving God Fellowship for months now. David is hearing impaired and when he first started coming, he could barely hear. He has told me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Free

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2007

Funeral message for a saint who suffered physically, and now they are both ’home’ and ’free’. Their glorified body makes our temporary shell look pretty sad, no matter how healthy we may be. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Home Free John 8:32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HomeFree.html John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. This week we celebrated freedom, and Steve is still celebrating it. He was an American thru and thru, and a very patriotic man, but today his is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gates Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

Understanding the gates of Life points out the significance of openings. Just as you have to be careful of those who come into you home, you must guard against what you watch, read or listen to if you do not want to introduce spirits of sin into your life

By Bode Ayodele Gates and doors are very significant in the life of human beings. A city without a gate is open to various unwanted things and personalities. Just as in the physical, there are also spiritual gates and doors. Throughout the bible, roles played by gates, provide an important ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

That was great scripture but I want to point out to you verse 26: “that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” I want to preach to you for just a few minutes on being taken captive by the devi

HAS THE DEVIL TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? 2 Timothy 2:24-26 TEXT VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 2:24-26 “AND THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE; BUT BE GENTLE UNTO ALL MEN, APT TO TEACH, PATIENT, IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES; IF GOD PREADVENTURE WILL GIVE THEM REPENTANCE TO THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Along The Way Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 4, 2007

There are signs that point to the "good news" of God’s promise to send his Son, to be our Savior. Isaiah said: "A child will be born..." A couple of illustrations...the old Burma Shave signs, Bell ringers in front of department stores...the light from th

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2007 Mid Week Advent I Isaiah 9:6 Redeemer “Signs Along the Way” I grew up in Missouri before the creation of the interstate highway system was in place. We would travel on Highway 24. It’s one of those two lane highways that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sinner's Broken Heart

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006

~ POWER POINT IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRE AT jyeargin@comcast.net ~ The Bible tells a lot of stories about how God’s people committed sin, but perhaps one of the best known sins recorded was the adulterous affair between King David and Bat

A SINNER’S BROKEN HEART Someone once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are two things we do not know: • First, we don’t know how hard they tried not to sin. • Second, we don’t know about the demonic forces that may have attacked them. • Oh, but wait – there is one other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lights Out? Lights On!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2006

Ice Storms of 2006: How to be lights of Christmas--My family and I have learned some important lessons this week we would not likely learn if our power was on. Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint Template, and many more Christmas sermons.

Lights Out? Lights On! John 19:26-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightsOutLightsOn.html ----- Don’t you love Christmas lights? I do. But we cannot turn on our tree…our generator is just barely able to keep up w/ the furnace and fridge at present. But last night in our dark neighborhood we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Go Time! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2007

The first 2 letters of the GOSPEL are "GO"! Let’s go INVITE them, let’s go INSTRUCT them, let’s go INSPIRE them, and let’s go INVOLVE them. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

It’s Go Time! Luke 14:16-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoTime.html I thought about titling this message “It’s Time to Go” but I was afraid you’d get up and leave. But one thing is for sure: We have reached a great crossroads as a church…we have come to the STOP sign and paused for the cause. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, Luke 12:40, Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist