Sermons on Back Sliding:

What Am I Most Thankful For?

Contributed by James May on Nov 20, 2010

A different message for being thankful, or for any time of the year. God was calling the adulterous people of Israel back into a place of repentance. I'm so thankful that the Love of God keeps calling us back when we stray.

What I am Most Thankful For Thanksgiving Message Sunday, November 21, 2010 By Pastor James May I know that this sermon is going to start in a fashion like you never thought you would hear in a Thanksgiving Celebration message. The passage of scripture that we will go to seems far removed from ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank Your Way To Joy.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 16, 2004

After Jesus healed the 10 lepers they went away and only one came back to thank Jesus for the healing. Jesus said, “Where are the 9?” 10 people experienced a miracle and only one came back to give thanks.

Thank your way to joy. Philippians 4:10 -- 18. 11/14/04 As Paul ends his letter to the Philippians he gets very personal. He is thanking them for the gift they sent him. It is obvious when you read these verses that Paul has learned a great important lesson, to be thankful. As a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Restores Us Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If we are honest we can all admit to having moments like Peter when we want to turn back to the old life. Go back to fishing instead of living for Christ. But friend: that can never be for you or me.

Jesus restores us John Chapter 21 Last week we celebrated Easter and how Jesus rose from the dead and how He presented himself to the men and women who followed him. Today we look at what is regarded as Jesus third appearance to the Disciples. It is a week later so it is another Sunday morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Having Done All... Stand”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 15, 2019

Notice that the full armor of God that Paul had outlined for every Christian is complete but without back covers meaning to say that a Christian warrior is designed to always equipped to advance, and never given instruction to back down, retreat or surrender.

Introduction: The Bible teaches, from beginning to end, of the existence of the invisible world, the world of the spirit. A world of angels and demons, yet a world that we touch daily as those who have been given not merely a body, but a spirit. This invisible world is difficult to believe in for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES BEING CLOSER IS A RISE IN APOSTASY, PEOPLE WHO WERE "BELIEVERS" TURNING THEIR BACKS OF THE FAITH.

THE GREAT APOSTASY 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3 OUR “END TIMES” CLOCK IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. WE SAW LAST WEEK WITH ISRAEL’S RE-EMERGENCE AS A NATION, THE CREATING OF MANY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSARY FOR THE OCCURANCE OF THE RAPTURE. OUR END TIMES CLOCK NOW STANDS AT 11:30 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A God Of Love Send People To Hell?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2018

How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of Love. • (2). God of Holiness. • (3). God of Justice. • (4). God of Forgiveness. SERMONBODY: Ill: • You probably know the old story of the primary school teacher, • Who saw one of her pupils drawing a picture with a crayon, • Unable to figure out what the picture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Into Jerusalem

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 8, 2017

Into Jerusalem – John chapter 12 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The road to the cross was a road of DESTINY (vs 12-13) (2). The road to the cross was a road of DEVOTION (vs 14-15) (3). The road to the cross was a road of DISCOVERY (vs 16) (4). The road to the cross was a road of DECISION (vs 17-19) SERMON BODY Ill: • Over the years ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

'to Every Generation'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 26, 2025

'To Every Generation' - Psalm 100 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: #1: A call to worship (Vs 1-3). •Shout (vs 1) •Sing (vs 2) •Remember (vs 3) #2: A call to thanksgiving (Vs 4-5). •Be full of awe! •Be full of Gratitude! •Be full of praise. SERMON BODY: • There are 150 songs/poems in the book called Psalms. • The Jewish hymn book of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Changing Lives Through The Challenge Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 16, 2009

this is more of a recap of some of the things God did during the New Testament Challenge Series we did. It was good to look back and be encouraged that God is a live and well and working through His word.

Changing Lives through the Challenge God has changed Eternal Lives God is changing Spiritual Lives God is changing Physical Lives God is changing Community Life God is changing Church Life Slide Good morning. Welcome to our first Sunday of multiple services. If you are here this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After We Say "Amen”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2020

After We Say “Amen” – Nehemiah chapter 10 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Document of Promise. • (1). A document of dedication • (2). A document they agreed to • (3). A document of importance (B). The Promise in The Document. • (1). Generally (vs 28-29). • (2). Specifically (vs 30-39). • (a). domestic - mixed marriages (vs 30) • (b). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Brethren

When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024

It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shipwreck And Salvation (2023) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2023

'Shipwreck and salvation' - Acts chapters 27 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness to their faith i.e., Bible verse or a fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Questions And Answers In Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2015

Questions and Answers in Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OULINE: Cause of failure - Prayer ignored (vs 28-29) Result of failure - Power obstructed (vs 14-18) Cure for failure - Priority given (vs 17-27) SERMONBODY: Key verse 21: (N.I.V.): “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the wonder of the Christ-Child - and asking the most pertinent question we must all face.

What Child is This? Isaiah 9:6 This morning I want to ask one of the most pertinent and profound questions that you will ever ask in your lifetime. Many asked this question before you were born and many, in all likelihood, will ask this question once you have gone. It is a question that is asked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other