Sermons on Deliberately:

Desiring Eternal Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2013

Birth must be followed by nurture. Just as a natural baby requires milk in order to be nourished & to grow, so must a spiritual baby have the milk of God¡¯s Word in order to be nourished and to grow up in Christ.

1 PETER 2: 1-3 [Renewing Hope Series] DESIRING ETERNAL GROWTH [Philippians 3:7-14] God's imperishable Word stands forever. This imperishable Word was the content of Peter's preaching (1:12, 25). He preached the Word for God's Word has life. He preached the Word for God's Word gives life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Wicked Man Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2014

Knowing The Wicked man - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1a). The Characteristics of a Wicked • they are proud (vs 1) • they have a sharp tongue (vs 2) • they are lovers of evil (vs 3) (1b). The End of the Wicked • they are brought to ruin (vs 5a) • they are unable to hide (vs 5b) • they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

The Day Superman Died Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 28, 2013

Unlike Superman, Jesus came to earth... to die. But there are people who reject Jesus' mission. They refuse to accept the idea that Jesus came to die, to be buried and rise again. Why would they do that?

OPEN: (We showed a picture on the screen of George Reeves as Superman with a flowing cape) Who is this? (Superman) Of course it’s Superman. This was THE superman. He was the strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities beyond those of Superman. This was the hero that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013

The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013

Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

How both believers and unbelievers can sin against the Holy Spirit.

Our pool is a salt pool which uses an electronic system to generate chlorine from the salt that is present in the water. I’m not sure exactly how the system works but I do understand that salt’s chemical composition is sodium chloride – a combination of sodium and chlorine and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

Denomination: Baptist

The Hireling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Think Before You Speak Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2012

We have the glorious privilege to choose our words. This privilege is one of the main reasons we are to gain wisdom. The righteous speak wise words. Thus they are fitting or appropriate & give life to people & situations.

PROVERBS 10: 11-14, 18-21, 31-32 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK These verses address the subject of talking. Speech is one of the most distinguishing gifts of man. The faculty of speech offers immense influence either for good or evil. It is the principle channel by which we will affect people and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Scoffers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2011

In this sermon, we discuss Peter's answer to the scoffers who said that Jesus was not coming again. We learn about our need to be prepared always for His return.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who was preaching to a packed church about the second coming. 1. He wound up to a fever pitch and quoted Jesus’ promise, “I am coming soon!” 2. He preached some more and said even more loudly, “I am coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 1, 2011

If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, bu

When the Church Prays Main Passage: Acts 6:1-5 If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Greater Sacrifice

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

A GREATER SACRIFICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-18: Ill: • The story of Daddy Long Legs is a book by Jean Webster; • It has now been made into a film. • It is the story of a little girl in an orphanage. • She knows that there is a wealthy man who provides for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Glory In Confession Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 15-23. (1), Background: (A), Geographically: Jesus is in what we might call a safe place: • Jesus and his disciples are in the region of Caesarea Philippi. • Caesarea Philippi lies about twenty-five miles Northeast of the Sea of Galilee. • This region ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Glory In Suffering Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who suffered for his people.

Here’s some INTERESTING advice to parents, ‘People get very upset by the idea that their children might have to suffer. Well, why? […] are you having children? You want them to be Christians, don’t you? If they are going to be Christians, they are going to suffer. That is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adopted Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

Second sermon that focuses on God the Father choosing us to be his children. It uses biblical, not theological, language to teach about election.

This winter I want to dwell on the subject of salvation. Because the more we understand our salvation, the more we understand our identity as Christians, our mission as a church, and the more we appreciate and worship the God of our salvation. I’ve been gone a few weeks, so let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed