Sermons on Bishop Michael Curry:

Peace: The Virtue Of Stability (4 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 17, 2003

We long for peace in our world, in our communities, in our families, and even in our churches. Real peace is a condition of the soul, not our outward circumstances.

We long for peace. We want peace in the Middle East, Europe, and in Korea. We want peace in our land. We are troubled by scenes of people buying gas masks, duct tape, and plastic. We are even more troubled at the sight of a toddler taking out her pacifier to put on a gas mask. We long for peace in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Five Features Of Christian Service

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2018

Five Features of Christian Service - Colossians chapter 1 verse 24 to chapter 2 verse 5 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Ministry Involves Suffering (1:24). (2). Ministry Involves a Sense of Duty (1:25a). (3). Ministry Involves Preaching the Word (1: 25b-27). (4). Ministry Involves Exhortation and Education (1:28-29). (5). Ministry Involves Genuine Care for God’s People (2:1-5). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Wonders Of The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

Of the many wonders of history, the Bible stands in a catagory of its own.

THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy. 3:16-17; Psalm 117:2; Mark. 13:31 Introduction. 1. The Bible is the Book of Books. 2. It is the rock upon which Christianity is built. 3. It is the Declaration of Independence from ignorance and superstition. 4. It is the Emancipation Proclamation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Out Of Her, My People Revelation 18:4 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 9, 2013

Babylon is an economic system with deep evil spiritual undertones, and the elements of Babylon are all around us in the forms of idolatry and excessive delicacies. We, as God's people, are called to come out of this rebellious system, obeying God.

Read Revelation 18 together Revelation 18 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins" I’ve heard the preachers and read the commentaries that say Babylon is New York City, or the United States, or the European ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: *other

Paul Massage To The Galatians Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 29, 2011

Purpose and Goal

GALATIANS MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE TO FOLLOW 1:6 I can't believe your fickleness—how easily you have turned traitor to him who called you by the grace of Christ by embracing a variant message! 7 It is not a minor variation, you know; it is completely other, an alien message, a no-message, a lie ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Children And Employees Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The principles that make a good employee or good offspring are the same. Be sincere, and work like God is your boss.

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord . . . 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-25

Denomination: *other

If You Miss Heaven, You Will Cry

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 26, 2021

" Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NIV)

IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, YOU WILL CRY. " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Jesus Didn't Rise

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Three new attacks on the Resurrection story just in time for Easter.

IF JESUS DIDN’T RISE 1 Corinthians 15: Intro: Among the people from Eastern Europe, the Easter basket had nothing to do with candy and rabbits. Baskets were filled with symbolic things and taken to church to be blessed. There was bread in the basket to recall how Israel relied on God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Two Sides Of Prayer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022

. Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 23, 2024

Why do people today act like the people described in Luke 4:13-30 when Jesus addressed the synagogue?

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Luke 4:13-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Meaning Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 8, 2015

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1 A viewpoint held in our day as almost as factual and unalterable is the belief that the seven churches in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't! You Can"T! We Can't!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 28, 2016

God has a plan of faith for you! You will never receive your needed change and miracle sitting idle in your misery.t Those saying: IT CAN'T BE DONE! ARE BEING PASSED BY THOSE DOING IT.

I CAN'T! YOU CAN'T! WE CAN'T! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) CATCH A NEW IDEA... I GET IT... WE SOMEONE WITH VISION TO GRAB AN IDEA AND ADVANCE IT BY FAITH! Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plant The Seeds

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 17, 2006

The church is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. At the same time, it is dying here. How can we change the trend? Sermon for Pentecost 2, Proper 6, Series B.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 6) June 18,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the redeeming grace we have received through your Son’s death and resurrection. By the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

“three Ways To Run The Church” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

A look at the three primary church government structures.

- There are a number of ways that we could handle the passage this evening. We could talk about qualifications for pastors or for deacons (this would be especially helpful for a church entering into a pastor search process). We could talk about whether it’s necessary to be “called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist