Sermons on Curious:

Star Searc Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If we expect the coming year to be a good one, then we have to be committed to be searchers. Only searchers find the best. All of the lost and hidden stuff in the world is found by searchers.

On Columbus Day 1992 American scientist launched the greatest search in history. NASA called it Search For Extra Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI for short. Frank White in his book The Seti Factor tells us this project using radio scopes and newly developed computer technology was designed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021

Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

(I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Coming Together For Worship

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

For Christian worshippers, the ability to watch worship online is a great gift. I am so grateful for technology to connect with you. Yet, the ability to watch worship online comes with challenges too.

The ground has shifted in remarkable ways over the past four months. With the onset of a deadly virus, many of you rightly changed your Sunday habits of worship. A virus has demanded that we take precautions with our health. We are at a crossroads where scientists and doctors are battling for our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Multiply Your Zeal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The overall shape of the Bible’s story is like a U in which events begin in perfection, fall into corruption, and painfully wind their way back to the final defeat of evil and the triumph of good. The crucial turning point is the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Number of spam e-mails sent each day in 2006: 183 billion? Number of work hours U.S. employees spent deleting spam in 2006: 22.9 million?Each of these spam emails are sent in order to create a desire in you. They are sent in order to increase your cravings. What do you crave? One person craves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells His followers to Shake Off the Dust from your Feet when they reject the message of His grace. It meant two things and both are important for you to hear today.

"We begin a new series this morning inside the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. It’s the time of year when people are considering New Years Resolutions and changing some of their old habits. In light of this, I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 29, 2022

When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he broke cultural conventions but also provided an example for his followers to emulate.

Surprised by Underwhelming Expectations I rarely introduce myself as Pastor. It’s not that I don’t want people to know the role I play, but I don’t want my title to become a barrier. Sure, it may open some conversations, but it may also hinder others as people might think I’m some holy man - ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Widows Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2022

Widows have a special place in God's heart. When Paul was giving Timothy instructions about ministering to different groups in the church, he gave a lot of instructions about caring for widows.

Introduction: A. Once there was an elderly widow who had recently married a 4th husband. 1. A reporter saw the wedding announcement and was interested in her story, so she interviewed her. 2. The reporter asked her about the occupation of her newly acquired husband and she replied that he owned a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16, Exodus 22:22-24, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful One

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 3, 2021

From the story of the ten lepers we learn how important it is to seek spiritual healing and to take the time to praise He who has given us every spiritual blessing imaginable!

Grateful One Luke 17:11-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.” (Verse 11) The first thing we learn in Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers is that it occurs while He is heading to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 19, 2021

Enter through Christ, who is the door for the sheep. Trust in his name. Love him, and listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd. Know that you are forever secure behind the One who is the door.

Who does the Bible say that you are? Many beautiful comparisons and images portray our identity in Christ. Who are you? You are the apple of God’s eye. You are the holy bride of the Lord. You are his vineyard, and his body, and his temple. You are his inheritance and treasure. And you are his ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10, John 10:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#47 The Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 25, 2021

In Mark 11:12-22 Jesus curses a fig tree and kicks out a bunch of religious people from the temple. Both acts seem pretty straightforward but are in fact extremely momentous events that have far-reaching consequences.

#47 The Barren Fig Tree Series: Mark Chuck Sligh July 25, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation are available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dependent Warrior

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Father's Day Message explaining the mindset men will need to have in these last days before the return of Jesus.

Dependent Warrior CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Joshua 1: 1-9 Introductions- What woman really want A while back, I was working a shift in the ER, and we had one of those rare moments where we had no patients. What made it even more unusual was that I was the only male working in the ER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 11, 2021

The ascent to godliness begins in the heart of God’s love, in sovereignty of his purpose, process, and timing. He calls us to salvation in Jesus Christ. Reflecting upon God’s will and purposes for the world, we are challenged to acknowledge God’s call to discipleship, aspiring to godliness.

We are curious people. People have a fascination about learning the “scoop” on other people. Live is approached like a virtual soap-opera. Some will intentionally go public with very private and personal areas of their life. There are a growing number of people who have given internet access to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Escape The Power Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Psychologists tell us that all of us have our in-groups, and out-groups. All of belong to certain categories, and there are others outside of those categories, and so all of us are in a position to be prejudiced against out-groups.

Arturo Tosconini became famous in the world of music because of the power of prejudice. He was a young cellist with a touring opera company from Italy. In June of 1886 they were in the greatest opera house in Rio de Janerio in Brazil. The house was packed with shouting people, but what they were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13