Sermons on Whining:

The Path Of Praise

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 16, 2007

This great passage shows us HOW to praise God: Personally, Verbally, & Continually, and then we find ’5 Results of choosing to walk the Path of Praise.’ Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

The Path of Praise Psalm 34:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PathOfPraise.html We must choose whether we will walk the path of praise or just continue to follow the avenue of the average. But consider carefully, for the path of praise leads to bigger and better things that tower high above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - One Another Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2009

Fellowship is relational. It is expressed when we 1.love one another 2. encourage one another 3. forgive one another and 4. serve one another.

Fellowship - The One Another(s) John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Introduction The past two weeks we have looked at the word "Fellowship" ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus’ words tell us to “ask for anything”? Is that for real? “Ask for anything”?

Intro When Jesus tells you to “ask” in our Gospel reading, He tells you to pray in His name. When our Lord says, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you,” He tells you that true prayer is never a waste of breath. For Jesus gives you His word that God the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

B Thankful Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2009

God repeatedly tells me I should be thankful for all things. But there are times I don’t want to thankful. There are times I don’t FEEL thankful. So how can I obey God when that happens?

OPEN: I read the true story of GIs stationed on Leyte in the Philippines during WW II. Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate their food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, had worked himself into the noontime chow line. But the camp cook ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Your Dream Alive

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 16, 2010

Here's how to keep your God-given dreams alive, like Caleb!

INTRO: Dreams, we all have them; falling, unprepared, being chased, flying, etc. What dreams did you have growing up? Fireman, Baseball player, famous actress, President? Here’s how to keep your God-given dreams alive. 1. BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES Your God-given dreams will be kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010

Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Ground Zero Mosque-Take

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

A look at the controversial Ground Zero Mosque

Introduction: A If you have not heard of the controversy of the Ground Zero Mosque that is trying to be built just two blocks from were nearly 3,000 people perished at the hands of 19 Islamic terrorists, then you will become very familiar today with that story. (13 stories, glass/steel, where 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

E Is For Elect Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "elect"

Introduction 1. Email funny by Ken and Shelia Bailey While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Trip Down Memory Lane Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 29, 2007

We need to remember what God has done for us, and realize that He can do it again.

A Trip Down Memory Lane Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

When Fishermen Don't Fish

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

See what can happen when we fail to do what God has commisioned us to do - what will happen if we don’t fish for men?

When Fishermen Don’t Fish. We all have a call. Jesus will make us Fishers of men. Matthew 4:18 - 20 What would you have done if the incident we have just read about happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of work one day and said, “Stop what you’re doing, drop everything. Follow me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You An Unforgiven Slave

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

A sermon about the importance to forgiving

Are You An Unforgiving Slave Of Jesus Matthew 18:21-35 Prayer Introduction Recently, one of the most severe storms in many years pounded our five little acres. It came out of the northwest embedded in dark, angry clouds. We saw it approaching in the twilight and could hear its snarl off in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

That One Sin

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

There are Christians who have every right to live confidently in their relationship with God but they are dragged down spiritually by "that one sin" in their past that "God cannot forgive."

That One Sin I Tim. 1:12-16 Intro: In this small country church, there was a man, “brother Jones,” who would respond to the invitation and asked to be baptized at every gospel meeting (revival). On this particular Sunday, the visiting minister had preached a stirring sermon and when he asked for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Infant Syndrome

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 19, 2007

growing up

Original (in part) (Grow up) 05/1990 [s1] Infant Syndrome April 29, 2007 PM Hebrews 5:10-6:3 Joshua 3 - 4 It seems we learn a lot from the wanderings of the children of Israel. Just about any time we need a good object lesson – we can go to Exodus or Joshua, and we can learn what not to do! No ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011

To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: *other