Sermons on Corrupting Talk:

Fasting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Sermon on fasting. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question 1: What is Fasting? Question 2: Should Christian’s fast? Question 3: Why Fast? Question: How to Fast? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Brethren

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012

The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Proclaiming The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 7, 2012

Proclaiming the Gospel. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: We must preach the word (vs 1-2a) We must correct the incorrect (vs 2b-4) We must discharge the duties (vs 5) We must run the race (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1-8. Ill: • A man wrote to a pastor of a large Church saying; • “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011

Studies in the book of Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: Background information: • The recipient: Titus • The date: a.d.63-64. • The Letter’s Purpose: vs 5 Essential information: • (1). The call to serve (vs 1a) • (2). The call to live Godly lives (vs 1b) • (3). The call to live hopeful lives (vs 2) • (4). The call to uphold the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Divine Intercession

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

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

Divine Intercession Reading: John chapter 17 verses 1-19 Ill: • One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, • Although she was alone in her room. • The door was open just enough; • That he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. • Interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

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

Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14

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

Walk In The Light!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Walk in the Light! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 1 verses 5-10: Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don't have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Brethren

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

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

Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 18-19. Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they turned up very, very late for their lesson, • They told the teacher they were late because the car bringing them had a puncture. • Looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Brethren

The Greatest Test Of All

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

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

True faith is always tested: • For it is only through testing that we discover what kind of faith we have. • Tests of faith are opportunities for growth and victory. Ill: Sport: Squash you only improve if the game is difficult. Tests of faith are opportunities for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Beware Of Detours!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

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

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 peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

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

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

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

Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Forgotten

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph in Prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 39 verse 21 to chapter 40 verse 23. ill: • I was relieved recently to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. • According to researcher Karen Bolla. • Everyone does at one time or another. • These are the six things people ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

In His Father's Footsteps

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

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

Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Brethren