Sermons on Deviant Behaviour:

Talk 4 - 'the Prayer Life Of Jesus' (Overview). Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: Talk 4: 'The prayer life of Jesus' (overview). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: Why did Jesus pray? Answer #1: Three suggestions why. Question #2: How often did Jesus pray? Answer #2: On a regular basis. Question #3: What was Jesus' posture to pray? Answer #3: A variety of positions. Question #4: What can we learn from this prayer? Answer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at who God blesses and why

Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

24.4 Peace Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 8, 2007

In part four of 24 Jesus discusses the strange link between happiness and Persecution.

24.4 Peace Is The year was 1938, the date was October 6th the place was London England, the speaker was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and this was the message “We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analyzing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

24:6 The Why Of Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2007

What did Jesus mean when he said that the law would not pass away?

The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behaviour. And when we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pass The Peace Please Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The fifth part of Sermon on the Mount Series, how we bring peace to those around us.

The year was 1938, the date was October 6th the place was London England, the speaker was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and this was the message "We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Before The Impartial Judge

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The apostle Paul was one of the great thinkers of his day. His reputation as a scholar, theologian, and philosopher extended far beyond the confines of the Christian community. The Epistle to the Romans has stood the test of time as the greatest single exposition of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Before The Law

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many Bible scholars consider the sixth and seventh chapters of the Epistle to the Romans to be among the most difficult to grasp in all of Scripture. What the apostle Paul teaches in these chapters is not all that hard to understand; it is simply hard to believe and accept in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

How Important Is A Reputation Series

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001

Barnabas’ reputation was so significant they gave him a positive nick-name

How Important is a Reputation Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 8/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved A group of frogs were travelling through the woods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Qualified To Serve? Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 24, 2002

What are the qualifications of a leader and those that follow and support those that take on that responsibility? The Scripture is clear and the authority that is given to those who lead is from God.

Sermon Title: Are You Qualified to Serve? [5 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 26, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As we prepare to read this mornings text, we need to consider that Paul is writing to his favorite pupil. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of True Happiness

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Walking With?

Contributed by Stacey Lalor on Jun 19, 2004

A detailed look at Abraham and the lessons he teaches on the importance of walking with Almighty God

Introduction/Preamble As a classroom teacher for a number of years, I have always been fascinated by the behaviour patterns of my students. One of the things I have come to observe about students/young people is that they are just like us adults, just mini versions of us. They see and react to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Must Be Crazy Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

The unbroken love of God despite all that we do to break his heart

God must be crazy! Part 2 of a series of 3) Hosea 11:1-9 I am sure that that you all have something in your life with which you have a love-hate relationship. I am told that Ainsley Harriott has a love hate relationship with his oven. For many of us it is computers. (PAUSE) We are amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fog And Jelly Beans

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2009

A look at how we would live if we knew that our life was about to end. This was a message for the first Sunday of the New Year

Having grown up in the Maritimes and spending most of my teens years around boats and ships of one description or another I am fairly familiar with fog, especially when you consider my formative years were spent in Saint John or as we fondly remember it CFBC, Canada’s Fog Bound City. And some fog ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan