Sermons on Ancestral Curses:

Jesus - The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus - The Suffering Servant. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 53. • Isaiah chapter 53 is very much a picture of someone suffering and being crucified. • What makes this chapter unique is this; • Crucifixion would not be known in this part of the world for another 700 years. • It was the invasion of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Who By Faith….abraham

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Who by Faith….Abraham (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 8-19. • Abraham is revered by all Jews, Christians, and Moslems; • He serves as a common link between the world’s three great religions. • He is the patriarch of the Jewish nation, • A spiritual father to Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus In The Temple - Laying Foundations For A Successful Faith Walk

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 21, 2015

Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong foundation in the Word 3. A strong foundation that can then be lived out in everyday practice

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Col. 3:1-17 and Psalms 148 Theme: Jesus in the Temple - Laying foundations for a Successful Faith Walk Proposition: Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

16% Approval Rating Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS 16% Approval Rating Numbers 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION -I am an Oregonian born and raised and so is my wife Laura. -When we were 17 we met working at TCBY in Gresham. -We went to youth group together which is usually a safe and appropriate dating practice for teenagers. (Hint, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To Repent

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation.

GOD’S CALL TO REPENT--Luke 3:1-14 Proposition: God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to repent of all their sins and make things completely right with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Credentials Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

Jesus’ identity is shown as we research Jesus’ family tree. And Jesus’ identity is shown as we see Him fend off Satan’s attacks - the very attacks that were driven to distort Jesus’ special identity.

We continue a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away, this morning. Normally when someone dies, their impact on the world immediately begins to recede. Over the past few days, Baltimore Oriole manager, Earl Weaver died. As did advice columnist “Dear Abby.” If someone’s legacy will outlast their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 9 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

This article looks at a lot of prophecies for Israel's restoration and what conditions are like in the Millennium. There will be so many changes from what we know today. Nature will be changed; righteousness rules. The Lord will reign from Jerusalem.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 9 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH This is Part 9 of a wider study into the Restoration of Israel from the Old Testament prophetic books. This will be the last one in the prophet Isaiah. {{Isaiah 62:1-3 “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent and for Jerusalem’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-3, Isaiah 62:4-5, Hosea 1:6, Hosea 1:9, Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 18:3-7, Isaiah 62:10-12, Isaiah 62:8-9, Isaiah 65:17-18, Revelation 21:1, Isaiah 65:19-20, Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 65:21-23, Isaiah 65:24-25, Isaiah 11:6-7, Daniel 2:35, Isaiah 66:15-17, Jude 1:14-15, Isaiah 66:18-19, Isaiah 66:20-21, Isaiah 66:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Original Sin?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 7, 2019

This message seeks to answer the question: “Why does all of humanity have to suffer with sin because Adam sinned one time? It doesn't seem fair.”

It has been the title of several novels, songs and movies and the inspiration for more art than I can count. But we’re not looking at literature, music or art this morning. We are at the end of our “Asking for a Friend” series where we have answered questions that the Cornerstone family has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hallelujah, What A Saviour!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020

Isaiah chapter 52 verse 13 to chapter 53 verse 12 - Hallelujah, What A Saviour - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Surprising Saviour (52:13-15) A Rejected Saviour (53:1-3) A Representative Saviour (53:4-6) A Suffering Saviour (53:7-9) A Sovereign Saviour (53:10-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Now if I were to ask you to give me some of the names and titles of Jesus, • What immediately comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Story Of A Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We all hear the story about the Journey to Bethlehem at Christmas, this is the story of the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

La Respuesta De JesÚs Al Prejuicio Y La DiscriminaciÓn

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

En mi adaptación de un sermón de Eric Carey-Holt, me he centrado en lo que creo que fue la intención original del Señor en su parábola del buen samaritano, abordando el problema de la discriminación racial y prejuicios socioeconómicos, de género y religiosos.

Un investigador descubrió en una encuesta que el 49% de las personas entrevistadas dijo que podrían contar la historia del buen samaritano si se lo pidieran, el 45% dijo que no podría hacerlo, y el 6% no estaba seguro de poder hacerlo. Entre los que asisten a los servicios religiosos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Out From Among Them And Be Separate Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been bought with a price. We therefore need to be separate in our actions and speech. We must not let the world spot us. God has called us to a life of example. Like the Hebrew Boys, we must represent God always.

EVEN IF GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW (PT 3) COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE YE SEPARATE 1. Daniel 3: 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 4 Then the herald loudly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: TRUSTING GOD 8/20/23 – Garfield A. Today we conclude our summer sermon series on the Life of Joseph that we’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Our lesson today will focus on Genesis 50:15ff, as we look at the importance of TRUSTING GOD. a. Last week, although ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Mercy Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In our beatitudes, we have talked about the heart of God in the early beatitudes that Jesus preached in his great Sermon.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS [excerpt taken from National Geographic article by Erin Blakemore, Jan. 7, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion] A U.S. president’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 9:13, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ