Sermons on Works Of The Flesh:

How Effective Are Your Prayers?

Contributed by Michael Moulder on Feb 23, 2005

This sermon challenges us as Christians to evalute the effectieness of our prayer lives and prayerfully causes us to improve upon them.

Michael Moulder 10/24/2004 How Effective Are Your Prayers How Effective Are Your Prayers James 5:13-18 Introduction: T. J. Bach once wrote this prayer: I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things, I asked God for strength that I might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005

A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Walk By The Water

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

"The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician" The Impotent Man: The Market, the Multitude, the Man, the Messiah, the Mercy, the Message. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Walk by the Water “The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician” John 5:1-9 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WalkByWater.html Bethesda= “House of Mercy” The “House of Mercy” was a house of misery for many. This pool was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In Matthew Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 10, 2005

Why do churches practise Baptism? From where does it come?

Eighteen months after Leni and I were married we went on a bit of a world tour. We visited places that were important in our development as people. Leni took me to Greece, to see the places where we parents came from. I took Leni to South Africa, where my mother was from and the place where I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Affluenza Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book The Celebration of Discipline pages 89-93. This is nothing new but it gives some illustrations.

Sermon for 3/6/2005 4 Things for the Simple Life Introduction: Last week I had influenza. However, there is a virus that has affected most of us and we don’t even know it. The name of this virus is affluenza not influenza. This powerful virus affects our wallets, our friendships, our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Service Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

1st week of Advent 2005, a simple sermon reminding the listeners that God Knows... He is worthy of our Trust.

"God Knows" Pastor Glenn Newton 12-04-05 This morning as we continue our wait, as we continue to look for the fulfillment of God’s promise of His return in Glory, we need to be reminded that God has always fulfilled his promises… Amen? We need to know that every prophecy that God has given to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shame & Folly Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The story of Amnon and Tamar shows us the Shame and Folly of sin.

(2 Sam 13:1-14) "whither shall I cause my shame to go?" Whether we will admit it or not there is a price to pay for sin. Tamar knew that even as the VICTIM of a sinful situation, she would have to live with the shame of what had happened to her. Even the VICTIM of sin has to bear the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When It Goes Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 27, 2004

Elijah’s classic battle with the Ahab and the false prophets has one theme: God wants His people to connect with Him.

When it means goings against the flow “Connecting with God…” series 20So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. 21Elijah challenged the people: "How long are you going to sit on the fence? If GOD is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Make up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Will See God

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

My text is taken from the passage we read earlier in Matthew “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 I would like us to look at it in conjunction with one of the Psalms. Psalm 24.

Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 Prayer: Commit meeting to the Lord. Chorus 1: ABBA FATHER LET ME BE – SING TWICE Chorus 2: HE IS LORD, HE IS LORD – SING TWICE Chorus 3: JESUS NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES – SING TWICE Hymn BE STILL FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Being A Modern Day Disciple Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 2, 2004

The awesome benefits of being a disciple, this is the last sermon in a series of sermons that described the Modern Day Disciple

The Benefits of Being a Modern Day Disciple Pastor Glenn Newton August 1, 2004 PS 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.PS 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Blues

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 17, 2006

You can be a "victor" instead of a "victim" in the face of persecution or mistreatment.

Text: “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake” (Matthew 5:11). Jesus tells us to rejoice and be glad when we are persecuted. That is kind of strange. Why should we be happy when we are being hurt or wronged or mistreated or ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Call To Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

From Saul To Paul!!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Read All 66 In 2006

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Challenge to read the bible

Read all 66 in 2006 Heb 4:12-13 INTRO: What in this life can we count on? 1. Other people. We all disappoint one another at times, we can not all be counted on 100% of the time, no matter how much we want to or try. 2. Government: Right? 3. Nature: Tsunami 1yr ago, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist