Sermons on Culture:

Christ My Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2012

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

SERMON OUTLINE: The example of Jesus (vs 1-11): • He Prioritised (vs 5-6) • He Served (vs 7) • He Sacrificed (vs 8) • He Glorified God (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • My favourite Christmas joke this year was about Good King Wenceslas; • Apparently Good King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Walking In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 21, 2013

In a time of famine, Elimelech and his family run from God to the land of God’s enemies, and pay a steep price as they do what seems right in God’s eyes. How will we respond in the time of our own “famines?”

Walking in the Wilderness - Ruth 1:1-5 - January 20, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #1 Some years ago I was given, as a gift, a copy of the New Testament. I truly appreciate the thought that went into that gift, and the heart with which it was given, but ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part- 2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 29, 2013

Is anything worth more than your soul? Charles Spurgeon once said “Consider how precious a soul must be, when both God and the devil are after it

Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part- 2 "And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? (Mark 8: 36, 37NLT) "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life in the eternal kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

4 Essential Building Blocks For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 15, 2013

Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION 4 Essential Building Blocks for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way. INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, marriage and the family unit appears to be in trouble. Some would even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Know When Jesus Will Return? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

While there is no way to name a specific date, Jesus gave three clues as the general time when we should be looking for his return.

INTRODUCTION A little boy came home from his first day in school. His mother met him and asked, “What did you learn today?” He replied, “Not enough, I guess. They want me to come back tomorrow.” In this message I hope you will learn the lesson something about the Second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Useful & Fruitful Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2011

Even in the place of your affliction, trust the Lord to use you for His glory; trust Him to make you forget your pain; and trust Him to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Darwin’s Fables Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 29, 2011

The life and predictions of Charles Darwin teach us alot about the mindset of modern science

11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. 1859: A book came out that changed the landscape of science, religion and the world. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Healing For My Handicaps

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011

We're all handicapped by something be it physical, emptional, or spiritual. God can still heal our handicaps.

“HEALING FOR MY HANDICAPS” ACTS 3:1-10 OPEN A family had moved into a new community. They attended a church their first Sunday in town. The parents wondered how their 10-year-old son would like the new church and how he would do in a new Sunday school class. The family met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2011

The closeness of Christ's coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

Living in Light of His Return 1 John 2:28-3:3 Rev. Brian Bill 10/9/11 I want to share something that happened when I was a teenager but before I do, let me give six disclaimers. 1. I am not recommending this behavior. 2. I did this before I became a Christian. 3. I am not recommending this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Moving To Corinth! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011

How do we handle depression, discouragement?

God’s moving to Corinth! Acts 18:1-18 Pastor Allan Kircher Introduction: As he arrived in the City of Corinth, he was weary.  And I don't suppose there's anybody at our service that doesn't get to that place.  I don't suppose there's any Christian who could say, "I've never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ripples (Part 2 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 4, 2013

The ripples of our life choices continue for good or ill, long after the splash of that choice was originally made.

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon August 12, 2012 One of the things my youngest daughter Laura and I used to do, when we were at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Star Of Christmas

Contributed by David Buffaloe on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus Christ is the Star of Christmas

FOCAL Matthew 2:10-11 (KJV) When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Who's Missing Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011

Doesn't it matter what sinners do? Don't they have to pay for their wrongs especially when its been against us? How do we feel when we find out it doesn't cost a sinner anything to come back? Isn't this a free ride and against everything what those who ha

Series: Lost Message: Who’s Missing? Texts: Luke 15:25-32 Date: August 14 Pastor: Dave McBeath OFFERING/VIDEO As the ushers come forward we are going to continue our time of worship with an offering. This is an opportunity for those of us who are Christ followers to show God our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist