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Source Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 23, 2007

Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time.

Prayer Meeting Acts 1: 14 Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time. The thermometer of any church is its prayer meeting. You can do more than pray - but only after you have prayed. You can do more than pray after you have prayed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020

Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:5, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bible - Why Bother? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Can I be a Christian without the Bible? The answer: Yes – a weak, confused, distracted and disillusioned one.

As I reflect on my journey of becoming a Christian, my story would not be complete if I did not share a funny story which came during the initial phase of coming back into community. It was about 15 years ago. We had just come back to church and my wife decided to write on one of the connect cards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where There Is No Altar The Church Will Falter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2015

Not only will the altar less church be weak and spiritually impotent, but ultimately the church without an altar will falter.

1 King 18:14-30 Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress This shows you how far Israel had fallen from Gods divine presence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14-30, 1 Kings 18:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live A Life Of Holiness In A Tainted World Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 13, 2013

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

What holiness means; the word holiness is a noun that means "state or character of being holy." Holy is an adjective that means "belonging to, derived from or associated with a divine power” and also "set apart to the service of God. Holiness must be the goal of every person who is serious ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Courageous

Contributed by Christian Curby on Jun 3, 2012

We cannot please God without faith, should our faith make us courageous?

This afternoon I want to discuss something that I believe is foundational to our Christian character. I want to talk about courage. We all love to hear stories about people being courageous donʼt we? I mean our culture is full of stories of super heroes and ultimately isnʼt what makes ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Unity In The Body

Contributed by Gary Kelly on Nov 16, 2011

God is returning for a bride without spot or blemish. Guidelines regarding unity within the Body of Christ

Unity in the Body Joh 17:11 [NLT] Now I am departing the world; I am leaving them behind and coming to you. Holy Father, keep them and care for them - all those you have given me - so that they will be united just as we are. Joh 17:20-23 [NLT] "I am praying not only for these disciples but also ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Apostolic

Paul: Man Of Prayer?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2013

Can such a great Christian exist without prayer? Today we enter his prayer closet.

Paul: Man of Prayer? Ephesians 1:15-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130213.mp3 When we think of prayer warriors we think of Moses praying for his people, David confessing his sins and seeking help, Elijah on Mt. Carmel calling down fire from heaven, or Daniel praying when it was against the law ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Self Discipline Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013

Discipline does not automatically make someone a leader, but no one can lead for long without it.

Discipline does not automatically make someone a leader, but no one can lead for long without it. I. Discipline a. More government leaders have failed from poor discipline than poor policies. b. More pastors have failed due to bad discipline than bad ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Closer Walk (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 8, 2014

Mankind has got a appointment, and very few have gotten away without keeping it!!

Genesis 5:21-24-Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 6, 2020

Without being empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are followers. But once we are empowered, we are ambassadors.

EMPOWERED Today I’m going to help you feel empowered! You might say, Woah! Me? Empowered? I don’t think so. That’s not me . . . But please stay with me on this and don’t drift off. Our series is “The Wellbeing of my soul” – This is not about achieving great things for yourself This is not about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Acts 2:1-4

Fellowship Is Fundamental Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

There is no way you can be the light of the world and the salt of the earth without some form of fellowship with unbelievers.

No one can doubt that this is an age of ecumenicity. Everybody is talking about getting together with someone else for dialogue or merger. Even those who are opposed to the ecumenical movement are merging and uniting. In other words, wherever you are today you are involved in a complex world ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5