Sermons on Contending For Truth:

The Enduring Word Of God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Some ignore the Word. Some are incensed by the Word. Some incarnate the Word.

THE ENDURING WORD OF GOD JEREMIAH 34-36 INTRODUCTION: Adrian Rogers once said, “The only hope for America (or any nation I might add) is to change public opinion.” But how is that done? It is done one soul at a time and the only means by which it is accomplished is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2009

We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth 2) Anger 3) Possessions 4) Words and 5) Virtue

Should there be a limit to the kindness that we show to others? A big debate is brewing after a recent superior court decision that the government not always demand that immigration sponsors repay government assistance to immigrants who fail to live up to immigration pledges. This is in essence a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Other

Is Right Still Right?

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

What does the Bible teach about what is right? Why believers need to know right, learn right and do right?

FBMB February 22, 2009 Sunday Morning “Is Right Still Right?” Daniel 1:8; 3:18 Intro.: Ever since God created man and gave him the ability to think – we have consistently made wrong decisions. From Adam to Abraham, from Moses to Matthew to Mary, from Joseph to Jonah to John. From the Bible to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective Makes A Difference

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 5, 2009

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Series C

2nd Sunday of Advent December 6, 2009 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, O living Word from heaven, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, lead us into a living relationship with you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Humble Surrender Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

One of the greatest lessons we can ever learn is how to humbly surrender ourselves to the One who created us.

The Power of Humble Surrender Acts 22:1 - 22:30 Intro: Paul was one of the most influential and spiritually powerful men we can read about in our Bibles. What made him so? Jesus told His disciples what the key to greatness was. He said, “If you want to be great, then learn to serve. If you want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Walk In This World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Owner's Mentality

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2010

Focuses on the differences between having an owner's mentality versus a renter's mentality.

An Owner Mentality Scripture: John 10:11-13; Revelations 3:20; Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: Today we celebrate the first step in our transition from this place to the place where God has chosen to plan us. We will leave this place and not return. We have been renters since the inception of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, Philippians 2:1, Exodus 10:1-24, Galatians 2:20-21, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Rights & Wrongs

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Paul’s teaching on sexual immorality (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Corinthians chapter 6 verses 12-20: Ill: • One day a little girl asked her dad a question; • “Dad, where did I come from?” • An embarrassed Dad nervously replied; “Good question, when you were little a stork flew over our house and left you in a basket on our doorstep, one day we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Brethren

Children Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Children of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 3 verses 1-10. Ill: Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. • This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand; • And told him to hold it tight. • Then he began to talk of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Moses Faces The Past And The King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Moses faces the past and the king. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus chapter 4 verse 18 to chapter 5 verse 23. Ill: • Why is it that to stop computers, you have to click on "Start"? • Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? • Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food? • Why does the sun lighten our hair, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Psalm 57

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 57 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Psalm 57 verses 1-11 Ill: • England’s most famous outlaw, has to be the legendary hero of the 12th-century; • The courteous, swashbuckling outlaw Robin Hood. • Who, in modern versions of the legend, • Is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

That’s Not Fair!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

That’s not fair! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Malachi chapter 2 verse 17 to chapter 3 verse 15. Ill: A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • Who was an American businessman, the founder of Carnegie Steel Company; • Which later became U.S. Steel. • A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • And ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

It’s The Last Hour Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ