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Bring In The Fruit!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 10, 2008

Message urging our church to be one where we are bringing in the "fruit of the vineyard" - working for the Kingdom instead of ourselves.

Bring in the Fruit! Matthew 21:33-46 August 10, 2008 Introduction We continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, and even though it’s only Tuesday, Jesus finds Himself in the thick of some controversy. The religious leaders are really coming after Him – challenging His words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017

The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-11, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008

Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offense Defense - Pt. 2 - Anger Danger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction He set down in his assigned, first class seat and as the plane prepared to start down the tarmac the stewardess approached Mohammad Ali and said, "Mr. Ali I need you to buckle your seatbelt." Ali looked back with his famous swaggy smile and said "Superman don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of The Law Does Not Lead To Salvation

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 7, 2015

The presence of the Holy Spirit is the start of a new age. It points to the future, and it also points to courage, strength and power that we need to live as Christians in our sin-filled world.

In the reading we heard from Galatians 3:1-14 a few minutes ago, the apostle Paul is chastising the Galatians in love for wandering away from the truth of God’s Word. He calls them foolish (or having a lack of wisdom) for living by the world’s rules instead of living by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 18, 2020

We find joy in experiencing God’s unearned forgiveness and knowing that nothing can stop him from finishing what he has already started in our lives.

Joy Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Joy; Happiness / Philippians 1:1–11 We find joy in experiencing God’s unearned forgiveness and knowing that nothing can stop him from finishing what he has already started in our lives. INTRODUCTION • How has your 2020 been thus far? • On a scale from 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach It!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2024

Sometimes people describe a relationship with God as “better felt than told” - but as we read the Scriptures we see that people were teaching the Gospel at every opportunity.

Teach It! Acts 8 Introduction Sometimes people describe a relationship with God as “better felt than told” - but as we read the Scriptures we see that people were teaching the Gospel at every opportunity. This often resulted in people becoming followers of Jesus. 3,000 did in Acts 2, and in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting A Piece Of Land In Heaven

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014

Heaven is the place where God dwells, & where Jesus sits today at the right hand of the Father. Today, one of the ways to get land is for someone to leave it to you in their will (family member). Someone has to die to give you land. Jesus died so you!

Building Your Eternal Dream Home Series Getting a Piece of Land in Heaven John 14:1-6; Mark 8:34 Jan. 6, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Today, one of the ways to get land is for someone to leave it to you in their will (family ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Or Hell Ready Or Not It Is Coming

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon dealing with the choice we have to make in this life concerning where we will spend eternity.

Heaven Or Hell Ready Or Not It Is Coming Matt. 24:42-51 Prayer Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything within his power to get him to church on time. So the cab sped off and weaved through traffic for about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 23, 2009

Where does one begin to travel down the road that leads to true happiness in this life and the next?

As we began our consideration of the Beatitudes last time, we pointed out four general observations about our Savior’s teaching in Matthew 5:1-12. We said that the Beatitudes speak of God’s personal concern for us; that they declare nine positive facts, that they emphasize proper perspective in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Overlooked

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 28, 2007

Sometimes the world doesn’t know where or who you are...God always does.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO..overlooked..unappreciated..when is my time gonna come 1. God Picks from the Back of the Line- VS 7 We live in a world so overrun with pretty people Jesse is asked to bring ALL HIS SONS Doesn’t even INVITE DAVID Some say David wasn’t invited...ILLEGITIMATE Psalm 51:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self/ Helper And Destructor

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005

We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Price To Pay

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

When we take the time to read and meditate in the scriptures, it is very obvious that we are all called to gather, but the sad reality is that this alone does not necessarily mean that we are following and serving God.

There are many people in this world that wish to follow Christ, isn’t that true? How many people gathered here today wish to follow Christ? All of us here have the deep desire in our heart to follow our Lord and Savior. In fact, this desire was what motivated us to find a congregation where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Use The Kjv [king James Version]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Scholarly, tactful presentation for those who understand the importance of starting with the right Greek text in the first place...good source mat’l for you. Link inc. to audio presentation.

Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html audio at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KJV.html The Bible / Versions / God’s Promise: A test: (count how many you remember and then I’ll tell you how old you are!) 1. Candy cigarettes 2. Wax ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist