Sermons on When Faith Is Weak:

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God - Elohim Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Study of God’s Names - Elohim

Getting to Know God - Elohim I want to ask you a question before we start. What is the purpose of life for a Christian? Those who are a bit older may be thinking back through their catechisms for an answer … How would you answer that simple question? What is our purpose? A simple answer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Out On A Limb

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Zacchaeus was not just a "wee little man" he was also a man who went out on a limb to see Jesus. Having done that, he went out on a limb to be generous. What would happen if we went out on a limb and gave out of our generosity?

"Out On A Limb" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 12, 2007

The Sermon on the Mount describes the Christian’s character and way of life. In the concluding verses Jesus gives tests to see if we are really in the Kingdom; on the ’narrow way’

It’s about six months ago now, since we had a holiday in a caravan in Burnham Market. A lot of you may know Burnham Market, because it’s a place where a lot of people from Newark go for their holidays. Now, we’d never been to this particular caravan site before, so we asked for directions there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Portrait Of A Hero

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Joshua gives us an example of what it means to be a hero

Hey: On October 8,1918 Sergeant Alvin C. York single handedly capture 132 German soldiers which earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Definitely, he was a hero to be honored. In this battle he displayed courage and selflessness that is required of heroes. Today’s society doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What's New? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2006

In Christ, we have a New Life and a New Purpose.

2 Cor 5:17-21 What’s New? 2188 words People crave for new things today • New phones, new cars, clothes, hairstyles, and even a new face. • Go for plastic surgery to get a new nose, new ear, new look, new body... Especially during New Year, we want to set new goals, new resolutions • For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005

Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

What I Can Do While Waiting On God

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

Waiting for God doesn’t mean sitting around doing nothing… it means doing what we can, while we can, as best we can…while always being careful to not run ahead of God

“What I Can Do While Waiting On God” Acts 1:1-4 OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4, Acts 26:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deception Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005

People are deceived oftentimes. How can we overcome deception?

Deception is the act or state of deceiving or of the state of being deceived. The dictionary says to deceive is to mislead by a false appearance or statement. Sounds like the kind of environment we live in. I was reading an account of California’s most colorful stagecoach robber, “Black ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Into Practice - Love Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 27, 2006

The message focuses on the first part of the Great Commandment, loving the Lord your God.

Putting Into Practice - Love - Part 1 Matthew 22:36-40 Pastor Don Jones Introduction I want to start today by telling you about some changes to our normal order of worship following the message. First, I apologize to our first time attenders and to our non-members. This message is meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Vengeance Of The Lord

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 28, 2006

What is the vengeance of God all about and how does it apply to me?

The vengeance of the Lord Jeremiah 50-51 Scripture reading: 2 Peter 3 One of the things that really frustrates me is the lack of justice in our land and in our world. When hardened criminals get off with what appears to be a slap on the wrist, my dander really rises. I just can’t stand the lack ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Shoes Off! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2006

All of God’s servants are human beings with quirks and hidden agendas. God often uses us not because of who we are, but in spite of who we are.

Take Your Shoes Off! (Exodus 3:1-4:16) 1. This article surfaced in the news this week: LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters Life) - Looking for safe excitement? November is fig month at the Dull Men’s Club, a place in cyberspace for men who feel "born to be mild" and enjoy watching grass grow and photographing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving, 1456 B.c.

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2006

Moses led the people of God in remembering things they easily forgot. They didn’t have turkey…but they had eaten quail for decades now! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving 1,456 B.C. Deuteronomy 2:7 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Several other Thanksgiving sermons can be seen here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- It may not have been November, and they may not have had a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist