Sermons on Alameda County Study:

Ephesians: A Life-Changing Letter

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An Overview of Ephesians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapter 1 verse 1-3. • In many ways the Apostle Paul was a spiritual warrior, • If you glance at his New Testament letters, • One of the conclusions you naturally come to; • Is that he spent most of his time fighting one thing or another, • Exposing ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Hebrews: A Look At The Book.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Hebrews: A look at the book. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 1 verses 1-3. Ill: • A little boy asked his mum a question; • “Mum, where did I get my intelligence from?” • She replied; • “I guess you got it from your father because I still have mine!” Many Christians avoid the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Paul Was Puny! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 1, 2010

When will we learn that the focus is on God not us?

Intro: 1. William Law said, “Humility is so essential to the right state of our souls that there is no pretending to a reasonable or pious life without it. We may as well think to see without eyes or live without breath as to live in the spirit of religion without the spirit of humility.” 2. One ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To James

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

This is one tough book that we all need to be confronted by.

Intro: 1. Swindoll, “Haven’t you come across the writing of a particular individual you’d love to spend an evening with? One of those people in my life is James. He is practical. He is insightful. He is also gusty, honest, and sincere to the core. He’s a rare find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Jesus describes and defines the kingdom of God and how it is built. (Not so rough draft)

And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Four Facets Of A Healthy Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2016

A healthy faith.

"Four Facets of a Healthy Faith" Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bibles Like Cell Phones

Contributed by Ron Baker on Jul 10, 2012

We need to know our Bibles and use them like we do our cell phones.

Bibles like Cell Phones Text: Romans 15:4 Date: July 8, 2012 West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION We live in a culture that is very biblically illiterate. There is a lack of spiritual direction in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is The Man Who Delights In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011

fresh look at the blessed man from Psalm 1

BLESSED IS THE MAN PSALM 1:1-3 I. THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE BLESSED MAN (1) II. THE POSITIVE SIDE OF THE BLESSED MAN (2) A. The Word of God has CAPTURED HIS FULL AFFECTION. B. The Word of God has CLAIMED HIS FULL ATTENTION. III. THE DESCRIPTIVE SIDE OF THE BLESSED MAN (3) A. He is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All Scripture Is Profitable

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 15, 2018

Reading the Bible intelligently

ALL SCRIPTURE IS PROFITABLE TEXT: II TIM. 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Paul is writing to his “son” in the faith, Timothy, and he is encouraging him to embrace and hold dear the Word of God. He told him first, that ALL scripture, and by that he’s talking about the Old Testament, is “profitable.” He prefaces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Father Is

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2018

What men need to do to be a good father.

A REAL FATHER IS 4 Years: My daddy can do anything. 7 Years: My dad knows a lot, a whole lot. 8 Years: My father doesn’t quite know everything. 12 Years: Oh well, naturally Father doesn’t know everything. 14 Years: Father? Hopelessly old-fashioned. 21 Years: Oh that man is out of date. What did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Value Your Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2018

Could we be anemic in God's word? The Bible is more than birthday cake, it is daily bread. Dusty Bibles? Dirty lives?

THE BIBLE IS GOD'S WORD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. I recently heard a sad story of a debate and then division of friends and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God