Sermons on Book Of Remembrance:

Our Relationship In The Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 2: Our relationship in the Church. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: “James Butler Bonham—no picture of him exists. This portrait is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Fit: Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011

It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Barren Branches

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010

The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

“In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bound In Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer

In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ, The Preeminent One Who Reconciles

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 26, 2010

We can be reconciled through Jesus because of Who He is, what He has done, and regardless of our past.

Jesus Christ, the Preeminent One who Reconciles Given at Fellowship Raleigh Raleigh, NC October 2009 I. We can be reconciled because of Who He is (15-19) ----- A. Verse 15 ---------- 1. Image/Display/Embodiment (15) ---------- 2. Preeminent (15) ----- B. Verse 16 ----------1. Creator of All ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fast Forward

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 10, 2010

Learning to fast forward our thinking about the consequences of our actions will lead to a more godly life.

Have you ever been distracted? Accused of not paying attention? Look at some of these fine examples... It seems an epidemic has encompassed our culture. Distracted drivers. Have you ever passed someone shaving, putting on make-up, texting, eating, etc. while driving? Listen to these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rich Man & Lazarus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Explanation & application of this uncomfortable parable (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Rich Man And Lazarus Reading: Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 Quote • J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: • (1). Go to work early. • (2). Stay at work late. • (3). Find oil! This chapter starts off with The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. • A parable about money; • In which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-31

Denomination: Brethren

What God Does When Life Hurts Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 13, 2010

When life hurts, God provides His presence to protect us

THE STRESS BUSTERS # 7 WHAT GOD DOES WHEN LIFE HURTS "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 INTRODUCTION: We're concluding Psalm 23 today. In Psalm 23 we have seen how much God loves you. We've seen how much God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Defense Of Integrity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Paul's Change of Plans. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 to chapter 2 verse 4. Ill: • A man working in a green-grocers shop; • Was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. • He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? • Why, the good Lord grows these in whole ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Disobedience Déjà Vu

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Abraham & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 20 verses 1-18. Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Night Nobody Slept. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The night nobody slept. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus Chapter 11-12. Ill: • Some dates are etched into our memories: • January 1st. • February 14th. • November 5th. • December 25th. • July 16th! If you were Jewish one date you would never forget was: • Was the fourteenth day of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Wild Story Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Refresh! What To Do When Life Crashes Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

The first step on the road to blessing and refreshment is to admit you are morally bankrupt. When you check the bank balance of your moral power to do right and to be right, you must admit to yourself there are insufficient funds and you are morally overd

INTRODUCTION This morning, I’m beginning a new teaching series entitled, “Refresh! What to do when life crashes.” I got the idea for this title several months ago when I was on my computer and a web page I was viewing locked up. I moved the cursor up to the “refresh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist