Sermons on Childlike Trust:

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

Father Knows Best Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012

It takes faith to trust that Father does know what is BEST!

INTRODUCTION • It’s A Wonderful Life Clip • SLIDE #1 • It is too bad that not every story has a happy ending like the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” • When we are not experiencing joy in life it can be unsettling. • You sit there and wonder, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Lord Is In It

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 27, 2012

Often time we leave the Lord out of our problems, situation, issues because we do not trust Him to handle the situation, But if the Lord is in it; there is no limit.

Payer: Salutation: Comments: Read text: State subject: If the Lord is in Introduction: The Book of Romans is written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome to resolve an issue that was causing other issues within the church family. This lets us know that even with the church we have to struggle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Contentment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Contentment is a statement of faith. It demonstrates that God is truly caring for us.

Philippians 4:11-13 “Contentment” INTRODUCTION Contentment is rare and fleeting in the United States. Look around. Do you see many people, who would say they are content, if you asked them? Oh, we may have experienced contentment occasionally such as the contentment we feel after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Rising Above "See Level"...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 20, 2012

It is always "happy ending" for those who rise above "see level"... fueled by their trust in the "Good Lord" ...

RISING ABOVE THE ‘ SEE LEVEL’ Yes, you got me all right (there is no spelling error in the penultimate word of the above-title). I am not referring to some balloon-aided visit to a high mountaintop. Rather the need for all of us to rise (propelled by trust) to that level ...read more

Denomination: *other

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 1 - Public Exposure Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Through The Nothings Pt. 1 - Public Exposure It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You share your heart for the one you love and the response is . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe In Love Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

Loving God means accepting His love for us however it may be manifest, whether in temporal blessings or pain. Our Lord suffered in His earthly life, but was exalted to the highest place!

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to the First Sunday in Lent. We are joining together throughout Lent in a sermon series, “Falling in Love Again.” We are preparing ourselves for the great Paschal feast, the wedding supper of the Lamb. On Ash Wednesday, we heard God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Riding The Storm Out

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2014

In Noah, we see an example of how to ride out the storms of life. We are to place our trust in God and become righteous as Noah was. We become righteous by accepting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins and having a relationship with him.

Riding The Storm Out Genesis 7 (NLT) Intro: Chippie the parakeet was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Owl #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

God uses the small and faithful over the large and equipped to do His greatest work

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Genesis 12:1-6, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Fear What They Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2021

As people of faith, who are cared for by our Heavenly Father, we should not be controlled by fear. It's safer to trust in God than man. Here are 4 strategies for defeating worries.

DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR Isa. 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MORE FIGHT PER DOLLAR 1. A young man was attending Harvard University many years ago, and talked his Dad into coming to see the football game between Yale and Harvard. (rivals) 2. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13, Proverbs 29:25, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Regret, The Gift Nobody Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel regret so it will lead us to repent and trust God to make something beautiful and useful out of our lives.

A. One day, Lou Gehrig, the famous New York Yankee first basemen came to the plate with two outs in the 9th inning and the potentially winning runs on 2nd and 3rd bases. 1. The count against Gehrig went to full count – 3 balls and 2 strikes. 2. The pitcher wound up and let the ball go with all he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021

What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-45, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Song And Dance Will Follow Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

The story of the Red Sea crossing compared to trusting God when we encounter scary times in life.

Intro – (Lyrical dance to “No Longer Slaves” will precede sermon) James 1:23-24 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. Do you see what it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2020

You Are Not Alone

Daily word of encouragement: We need to be constantly reminded of a few things: 1. GOD is still,on the throne 2. We are a people of strength, resiliency and adaptability 3. We are at our best when we are in unity with God and with each other. It is so easy and maybe inviting to just shut oneself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational