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Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022

‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

After The Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to our spiritual roots, preparing ourselves through prayer, and actively fulfilling the mission God has entrusted to us, as illustrated in Acts 1:12-26.

Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to jump into the word of God. Today, we're going to be exploring a passage from the book of Acts, a passage all about returning, preparing, and fulfilling the mission God has given us. As the great evangelist Billy Graham once said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-17

Topics: Refreshed, Renewed, Refocused

Living With Integrity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Integrity is not a spiritual gift but the result of self-discipline and our decision to act in obedience to God's Word and mandates to our life in all situations. Do not take shortcuts to see the dream fulfilled

Integrity is a valuable character trait that reflects the alignment between our words and actions. It is not a spiritual gift, but rather the result of self-discipline and our decision to obey God's Word in all situations. Taking shortcuts to achieve our dreams may seem tempting, but true integrity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:6-15

Topics: Attitude, General

Paul Verses The Eggheads (2020) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2022

”Paul Verses the Eggheads” – Acts chapter 17 verses 16-34 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes (vs 16) Paul: A Man of Courage (vs 17-21) Communication: A Message of Impact (vs 21-34) Response: some varied reactions (vs 32-34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Eggheads is a British quiz show shown on channel 5 • Hosted by TC presenter Jeremy Vine. • The show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

Inside Out: The Church Turns The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 11, 2008

An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down.

Inside Out: The New Testament Church Turns the World Upside Down An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down. I. Introduction: Luke tells the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enemies Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

As the cross represents the supreme act and evidence of the love of God, even so our attitude toward it represents for us the greatest blessing or the greatest sin. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"They are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). "They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). Once more we stand facing the cross of Jesus Christ, that wondrous cross which is at once the measure of the love of heaven and the sin of man. For as the cross represents ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18

Denomination: *other

Much Like Moses

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

What about the call to obey the gospel of Christ? Are you making excuses for not responding as you know you should? If you know what you should do, the time to act is today!

MUCH LIKE MOSES 06/20/04 AM Text: Exodus 3:1-4:17 Reading: Exodus 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION This lesson is drawn from the life of a father as recorded in the Old Testament. We typically do not think of this character as a father but in fact he had at least two sons, Gershom and Eliezer (Exodus 18:3,4). ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Church Sunday!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009

A sermon for National Back to Church Sunday adapted in part from the Purpose-Driven /Life. Alliterated and expository from Acts 2. PowerPoint is availble if you e-mail me.

BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It is so easy to hit the snooze button on Sunday morning when the alarm sounds at seven o'clock, roll over and go back to sleep. Maybe you had every intention of going to church, maybe Sunday School, too...even had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009

Jesus can act as Messiah when He is approached by humans who admit their blindness, weakness and sin; so we must admit decades of blindness in our human development policies.

November 16, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Deeds without knowledge are blind, and knowledge without love is sterile.” As Luke portrays Jesus making his pilgrimage to the Holy City whose inhabitants will murder him, He finally responds to one who is publicly calling him The Messiah–Son of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:45-53

Denomination: Catholic

Walk Humbly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 24, 2009

When we walk humbly with God, our life will demonstrate the characteristics that are evident in God himself. The evidence of our walk will be witnessed in our acts of kindness, mercy, compassion, justice and the like.

The moderator of a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia, gave J. Hudson Taylor a flattering introduction. When the founder of the China Inland Mission stepped into the pulpit, he quietly said, “Dear friends, I am a little servant of an illustrious Master,” The late A. W. Tozer was once ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ishmael And Isaac: From Mistake To Mission

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2009

We live with dreams deferred, and act hastily, out of impatience. Either we then go into denial or we try to make do with a substitute. But Christ makes all dreams ever new.

The playwright Lorraine Hansberry asks it: "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun?" A dream deferred. A dream deferred is something you’ve put heart and soul into, for a long time, but it’s delayed. It hasn’t come. It’s incomplete. What happens to a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 9, 2007

Ever meet cheap rich people? Ever wanted to be more giving and kind than they were? The first step is to admit that you are rich, than you will act like a rich person.

HOW TO BE RICH TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10, 17-19 THEME: YOU ARE RICH SO ACT LIKE A RICH PERSON. It was a terrible day. I remember this day too well because of the feeling I had. It all started in a positive way. Uncle Ernie was up from South Carolina. He was there with his family and Nick, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bought With A Price Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

We all possess something inherently valuable and therefore we need to act as if our lives depended upon it, because it does! A Revision of a previous sermon from the same passage.

Bought with a Price Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION What do you figure you’re worth? According to an estimate by scientists from the American Chemical Society, the total value of all the elements in an average adult body would be $25. But before you settle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impatience With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008

At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Worship Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009

What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan