Sermons on curiosity:

"Appointed"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2005

We are appointed to eternal life, and once we’ve responded to God’s call and been saved we are appointed to service.

“For thus the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles that You should bring salvation to the end of the earth’. And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:47-49

Denomination: Orthodox

When Pride Is Fleshed Out

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

The attitude of pride will always be fleshed out in our actions.

Obadiah 10-14 When Pride Is Fleshed Out Introduction Before we get started in our study tonight, let’s do a little review. · What did the Lord say in Malachi 1:1-27? And why did He use such strong language? · What was God going to do to Edom according to what we have studied so far in Obadiah? ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Mary The Mother Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 4, 2011

Mary will forever stand out as unique..a rare woman among women...who was highly favored and blessed...and maybe we can learn from her as a woman and mother as we examine the brief inclusions of her in the Scriptures.

And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006

God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 6, 2016

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to bring us into a loving personal relationship with him. I want to walk us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of A Scarlet Woman And The Nature Of True Worship

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship.

Text: Scripture Reading: John 4:3-30, 39-42 The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship. Jesus was concerned about a certain village of people that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sermon That Paul Never Finished

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

A sermon on Felix from the Book of Acts

THE SERMON THAT PAUL NEVER FINISHED TEXT - Acts 24:24-27 INTRO. - Shortly before Jesus died on the Cross he told his disciples in John 16:7-11 that he was going to send them another Comforter -- the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit came, he would do three things. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Temptation

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

FIGHTING TEMPTATION I Jn 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath & Sunday Worship Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 7, 2023

Both hold religious significance. Sabbath observed on Saturday, rooted in biblical commandment. Sunday worship prominent in Christianity, honoring resurrection. Diverse practices, historical transitions. Respect for both traditions essential for understanding and coexistence.

[Opening] Good morning/afternoon, brothers and sisters. Today, we gather together to delve deeper into the profound and sacred topics of the Sabbath and Sunday worship. These observances hold deep religious significance, both within and beyond the Christian faith. Let us embark on a transformative ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Beginning Of… Genesis Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction Last week Rebekah and I bought a ball of twine for our pole beans. It came wrapped in plastic with a hole through the middle so that the string was dispensed from the inside. As I wrapped the bean-poles, the packaging held the shape of the outer shell of string, even as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feast Or Famine? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the great demonstration of Jesus' deity when He fed the multitudes.

FEAST OR FAMINE? Mark 6:33-44 You have all heard the phrase “feast or famine”. This is a term that speaks of having either too much or too little of something. This expression was originally intended to describe overabundance or a shortage of food. Our selected text records a time in the earthly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

"This Is Not That!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

People have all kinds of hobbies. Some people collect stamps, knives, guns, butterflies, etc.

Illus: A man in Columbia, S. C., has spent a small fortune collecting antique car replicas. You cannot help noticing how each detail of each model is exactly in scale to the original cars they represent. In every detail they look just like the original cars. You may wonder, what does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Philip – The Penny Drops Eventually Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

When it comes to sharing the Gospel we don’t need to have all the answers. We just need to be willing to invite not-yet-believers to “Come and See”.

Message John 1:43-46 Philip – the penny drops … eventually We all know that sharing the Gospel and telling others about Jesus is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. After His resurrection Jesus commanded the eleven to go and make disciples … baptising them and teaching them to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2019

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to draw us into a loving personal relationship with him, and in so doing, to change our entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate: Face To Face With Jesus

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The story of Pilate’ face to face encounter with Jesus is presented as an encouragement to examine ourselves to see that we do not react to Jesus as Pilate did.

Pilate: Face to Face with Jesus John 18:28 - 19:16 Intro: Pilate was procurator of Judea from about 27-37 AD. He was a ruler in a difficult land to rule. He hated the Jews and they hated him. After ten tumultuous years, Pilate was removed from office after he ordered the massacre of a group of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ