Sermons on Defence:

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Oh!, Lord, My God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 25, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we consider the thought of having power and authority ...

OH! LORD, MY GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 23, 2020) “O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17, John 8:36

Denomination: Friends

Christmas Eve (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5a, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14. A). THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24:1-10. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday, Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2025

This is the third part of this series; the first two show how Jesus' guilt was established. This message proves his innocence.

David Milgaard Clayton Johnson Paul Morin Maria Shepherd Robert Baltovich Steven Truscott Perhaps some of those names sounded familiar to you. They are all Canadians who served prison time for crimes they were eventually exonerated for. Steven Truscott was 14 years old in 1959 when he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Achans Sin Part 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Further studies in Achans sin

Study 10 Achan’s Sin (3) Introduction The poet wrote Sin, like a bee, into the hive will bring A little honey, but expect a sting He was expressing in verse a truth which is re-iterated time and time again in the Bible both in statement and by example, the truth that whilst sin might bring ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Plans Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three ways knowing God has a plan can help us in our lives.

On of the TV shows that was popular back in the 1980s was "The A-Team."  The A Team was about a commando unit that was wrongfully accused of a crime they didn’t commit, so it was constantly on the run. One of the things I remember most about the A Team is Hannibal Smith chewing on a cigar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flip Side Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

As much as Jesus calls for complete surrender, he also makes that call of ordinary people - putting discipleship within all of our grasp

The Flip Side of Discipleship Intro Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. Problem: "Left inside main tire almost needs replacement." Solution: "Almost replaced left inside main tire." Problem: "Test flight OK, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marriage: What It Is And What It Isn't

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 22, 2003

This sermon was written to clarify our view on same sex marriages in light of recent Canadian Court decisions .

If there is one issue that will define the summer of 2003 it will be the issue of same sex marriage. If you’ve been living under a rock on June 10 the Ontario Court of Appeal stated that Canada’s marriage laws are unconstitutionally heterosexist, and redefined it as: “The voluntary union for life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Up To Our Giants Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2007

This is a look at the people of Isreal on the verge of the promise land and calls us to face up to the giants which are all around us with faith in God.

Facing up to our giants Ex 34:10-14 – Num 13: 1-3, 16 -14:9. –Jos: 1-11 Background: God’s promises are being fulfilled after 400 years in bondage Israel has been delivered out of Egypt, God protected them through the parted waters, God had provided with manna and water , leading them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Death

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 26, 2005

The resurrection of Christ signifies his victory over sin and death and gives us the hope of eternal life.

The Death of Death 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 A doctor in a third world country was once asked by a visiting professor, “What’s the death rate around here?” And he replied, “Same as any place. One death per person.” You’ve no doubt heard the adage that the only things that are certain are death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Active Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week three of my seven part series based on Andy Andrews book "The Travler’s gift" This week is the active decision and we look at Peter walking on the water.

The entire world just disappeared. One minute it was there and the next minute, there it was gone. Well not really but it seemed like everything else had ceased to exist, and all there was left was Peter, the sea and Christ. It had started off as another boat trip across the Sea of Galilee for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Happy Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving.

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving. When you lose a person you love, do you feel blessed? Does it comfort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Psalm 127

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 127. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Psalm 127 Reading: Psalm 127 ILL: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • "Every time I get into bed, " he said, "I'm convinced there is somebody under it". • "I can help", said the psychiatrist, • "But it will mean a session a week for a year, costing £30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Brethren