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The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing To Face Temptation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus’ preparation for His temptation in the wilderness shows us how to prepare for the temptations we will face in life.

Words are important and if we’re not careful they can easily be misunderstood. These actual newspaper headlines were collected by graduate students at the Columbia School of Journalism and illustrate that truth: •Autos killing 110 a Day; Let’s Resolve to do Better •Blind Woman Gets New Kidney from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Sermon Is Not Just For Everyone Else Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014

It is impossible to really know God and not live a life of repentance

Most of us tend to categorize all sin into two categories – my sin and your sins. And of course when I do that I always think that your sins are so much worse than mine. Since it’s really important that all of us recognize that tendency in our lives in order to make a proper application ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Cheating! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the 7th Commandment dealing with what adultery is and how to avoid it.

I have two disclaimers before I begin todays message- #1. As a warning to parents with smaller children, I will be talking today about a subject that some parents might consider too mature for their children at this stage. So this message is rated PG, parental guidance is suggested, although I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 19, 2017

Preaching on the 8th Commandment as well as sharing common ways people break it

Do NOT Steal CCCAG July 16th, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:15 When I graduated paramedic school, Tammie got me a professional level stethoscope as a graduation gift. You can buy a stethoscope at the local drug store for $10-15, but it’s not quality, and you can barely hear anything with it. If you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Safe In Your Hands! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2014

Psalm 31 - Safe In Your Hands! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Psalm of Requests (2). A Psalm of Images (3). A Psalm of Victory SERMON BODY: Question: • What has Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great - 814); • Thomas a Becket (was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170), • John Hus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Flee Or Flirt, It's Your Choice (Part One)

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 19, 2017

this sermon focuses on Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 as it relates to true sexual freedom.

The Church in a Messy World Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part One) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 18, 2017 Introduction: A couple months ago, Jean and I went to lunch at an outdoor restaurant with Kim, Ben and our 3-year-old grandson Asher and one-year-old granddaughter, Nora. I think they’re both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Your Words

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 17, 2014

The tongue has the power of life and death. We can either crush people's hearts or bring confidence to them. Our words must be put under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS Matthew 5: 33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Debt Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2014

In this sermon, we explore six principles that lead to financial freedom.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game of MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Is Not The End Of Life, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2020

One of God's promises that brings us hope is that death is not the end of life, but is just the beginning of something far better for the believer in Jesus. Jesus' resurrection is that proof that life does not end with death.

A. Happy Easter, Everyone! 1. This has to be one of the most unusual Easters in the last 100 years. 2. Most countries around the world are practicing social distancing because of the virus pandemic, and so churches are empty on this Resurrection Sunday in order to protect physical lives. 3. But ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020

Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Compelling Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2020

1. Trust Jesus for the misery of His cross (John 19:1-6). 2. Trust Jesus for the miracles of His cross (John 19:23-24). 3. Trust Jesus for the mercy of His cross (Luke 23:32-43). 4. Trust Jesus for the mission of His cross (John 19:28-30).

The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30; Luke 23:32-43 (Reading: John 19:14-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared June 7, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time, in John 18, we took a close look at the trials of Jesus Christ. And the Lord's trial before Pilate is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

5 Questions About Life After Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When you see your life from its future perspective, you sense the significance of life itself. Knowing that Christ Himself will evaluate your life, we know every good deed done will be rewarded. Not one item in our lives will be overlooked!

Easter is a time when people turn their attention to Jesus Christ and His resurrection. For millions of people, Jesus’ resurrection offers the hope of life after death. But this year, Easter is unique because it falls on April 1, sharing the date with April Fool’s Day. It’s rare that these two ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Romans 8:11, Colossians 3:4, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Acts 26:23, Romans 6:5, John 5:25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Investing For Eternity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2021

If you want to manage Jesus’ money well, receive His investment in you, increase His investment in you, but most importantly, believe that He will reward you.

Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer swallowed hard and asked for collateral. The man replied, “Well then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce.” The loan officer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rushing God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

In Genesis series. Examines some of the costs of getting ahead of God.

Genesis 16 Rushing God Today, there are between 1.6 and 2 billion muslims in the world, depending on what source you check; making it the second largest religion in the world. Imagine, between 1.6 and 2 billion people who don’t know the Lord, terribly deceived by a false religion; largely, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist