Sermons on Berkeley:

Born In Dark Times Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012

The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Evolution: Science Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This sermon goes over many of the problems with accepting macroevolution.

GENESIS 1 TO THE EVOLUTIONIST: In the beginning there was nothing. And nothing said to itself, “Let us become something, explode, and become an ordered universe that is governed by laws of science, physics, and mathematics. Let us become a universe that is able to sustain life. And it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love You Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 19, 2014

If it is true that we often talk about the things and people we love, then it's fair to ask "Do you love Jesus? How often to you speak of Him?"

“Soul Talk: I Love You Lord” Ps. 116 When we truly love someone or something we readily talk about the object of our love. Think about what you truly love – your heroes, your sports teams, your job, your favorite activities, your favorite food, your spouse, your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Church Growth

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012

We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony: Dieting's Ugly Stepsister Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Bible also warns us about the problems food can be for us. First, food can become “god replacement,” or an idol.

We continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins of Family this morning by looking at gluttony. Speaking on gluttony is really personal for all of us. Some of you have a lifelong battle for power and control with food. This impacts the way we look and the way we feel about ourselves. Yet, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soil Samples

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 22, 2019

The parable of the four soils applied beyond spiritual rebirth to spiritual growth & life change. (This message is from Luke 8, but could be adapted to the version of the parable in Matthew 13 or Mark 4.)

INTRODUCTION: [READ LUKE 8:4-8] 1) How many auto mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? One, but he thinks he’ll have to replace the whole socket. 2) How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? One, but she’s gonna wait until the light in the room gets better. 3) How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 21, 2009

Our relationships, like father-child relationships; are a reflection of our relationship with God. We model our relationships after Jesus’ relationship with His Father.

ABIDING IN LOVE Scripture Text: John 15:9 Introduction: I really have hoped to tie this message today to Father’s Day by saying that all relationship issues that are healthy; especially a father and his child, are encompassed by Scripture….. and even exemplified in the gospel message itself. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Breathing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2018

If you want to defeat discouragement, remember Jesus and pray in faith, because you are forgiven; persevere with hope, because God is faithful; and provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming soon!

On April 24, 1997, Alec Holden of Great Britain turned 90. On that day, he placed the equivalent of a $200 bet in British pounds that he would live to be a hundred. A betting company had placed Holden’s odds at 250 to 1; so on April 24, 2007, when he turned a hundred, he collected on his bet the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Loves Our Worship

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2016

When we talk worship we often are talking about singing, but worship is so much more than that.

In all my years of ministry I haven’t found anything that can make church people as cranky as the music. Seriously. Thom Ranier a church growth and health consultant wrote “The comment ‘someone complained about the music at my church’ is a universal phenomenon of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Witnessing The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Jul 12, 2011

Life never seems to be easy, there are always times that are harder than others. Today we examine what those “wilderness” times look like

In the summer of 1989 all across London England signs on billboards and bus shelters began to appear like this (This poster can be seen and used as a slide here: http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/exhibits/Posters/04item08.html ) asking the question “Can anyone make sense of ot?” for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Was His Father, But Joseph Was His Dad

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 17, 2012

We all know that Jesus was the son of God, but he was raised by Joseph.

Father’s Day 2012 (Video for Luke I am your father) “I am your father” probably one of the greatest scenes in movie history. For most of us we know who our dad is, or at least we assume we do. My father used to tell me that I belonged to the Milk man in Chatham NB, he said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022

Many things undergo changes in this life

Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist