Sermons on Chalk Talks:

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Single-Minded Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Single-minded - advide to Christians who are single – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Singles are better able to cope with troubles (vs 25-28). (2). Singles are better able to maintain spiritual priorities (vs 29-31). (3). Singles have fewer distractions (vs 32-35). (4). Singles have the option of marriage (vs 36-40). SERMONBODY: Ill: What do these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Weather The "Winter" Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series leading up to Christmas. Sometimes we go through seasons of "Winter" or difficulty. John 15, the vine and branches, talks about our pruning and preparation.

WEATHER THE WINTER Times And Seasons Part 2 Last week we started a series called Times and Seasons, and we saw that Solomon said in Eccl 3:1-2, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: One of the seasons he talks about, is… There's a time to sow and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

A Discerning Heart Thru Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015

What does this mean for us during change? This morning I would like to talk about some elements of change and see why a discerning heart is necessary during change.

A Discerning Heart Thru Change 1 Kings 3:5-15 INTRODUCTION You are at work one day and HR calls a meeting and once everyone arrives, shares the news that half of the company is being let go because the company got bought out. Sorry. You don’t know if you are in the half with a job or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Do

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“being” In Relation To The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 28, 2014

Sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. This sermon talks about 4 practical things believers should BE that will facilitate spiritual development.

“Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh September 28, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 28, 2014

What is this trust that Solomon is talking about? 1- Put your trust in the right person 2- Allow trust to bless your life 3- Show evidence of your trust

INTRO.- Trust is not easy to do in this world. The reason is because so many people betray our trust in them. ILL.- Someone once said, “Never trust anyone who says trust me!” Or perhaps more like, “Never trust a politician who says trust me!” Never trust a restaurant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Revived

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 16, 2014

In this message we look at the 5 types of biblical hope, then talk about hope deferred in 2 areas of life. Then, the 3 dangers of deferred hope, and close with a word of encouragement.

Hope Revived PPT 1 Tonight my topic is hope I have a lot to cover so let me briefly outline for you how this is going to go. First I will define hope from the worlds perspective Then we will look at 5 kinds of hope in the scriptures Then we will look one scripture in particular that talks about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 30, 2016

Today, as we begin to look at 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter talks about our spiritual lives as authentic believers in Jesus Christ in physical terms using our eyes.

AVOIDING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS 2 PETER 1:1-11 #SpBlind INTRODUCTION… Spiritual in Terms of the Physical (p) Human beings are unique in all of creation in that we are made up of two distinct parts. Human beings, like all living things, have a body. We have flesh and bone and blood which are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!”

Read the passage. What does this passage say to you? As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!” Life is filled with surprises. How we cope with the surprises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

'a Song For Times Of Crises'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 26, 2019

Psalm 5: 'A Song for Times of Crises' - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). We Prepare to Meet the Lord (vs 1-3). • (2). We Seek to Please the Lord (vs 4-6). • (3). We Submit to the Lord (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Far East, there is a tree called the Chinese bamboo tree. • This remarkable tree is different from most trees, • Because it ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Days Of Noah - A Positive Approach

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2019

Most sermons on the days of Noah are scary and depressing, in this message we talk about how Noah was on fire for God, and that his life is an example of what believers will be like in the last days.

The Days of Noah - A Positive Approach This is a two part message. In this first part we will look at the positive side of how it was in the Days of Noah, and in part 2 we will talk about the negative and relate it to the man of lawlessness found in the New Testament. I want to begin by observing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Luke 17:26-30, Revelation 19:5-8, Matthew 13:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Preachin' To Meddlin' Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living.

From Preachin’ to Meddlin’ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Introduction: We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living. Speaking of holy living let me say two things. 1. It Is Impossible Without Transformation: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Where You Are…knowing What You Are Doing? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

The Coming of the Kingdom - Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Signpost #1: God is in Your Midst (vs 20b-21) • Signpost #2: God's Plan is Unfolding (vs 22-24) • Signpost #3: God's Time Clock Is Ticking (vs 26-30) • Signpost #4: God Takes No Pleasure in Our Clinging (vs 31-33) • Signpost #5: God's Judgments are Individual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Brethren