Sermons on Devout Men:

Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024

Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Brethren

Improving Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003

An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 9, 2003

The glory of God through Jesus Christ begins to be revealed.

"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him" (John 2:11) Introduction. Jesus came to earth on a definite mission. In order to accomplish His purpose it was necessary that men recognize Him and respond to Him as the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Little Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jan 14, 2008

Learn the story behind the writing this Christmas carol and the message in the carol

Heritage Hills Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Title: O Little Town of Bethlehem Text: various Introduction: I have one more message to give you in the series on stories behind the writing of the Christmas carols and the message in the song themselves. Today we will study “O Little Town of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Paraphernalia

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Gizmos, gadgets, trappings, add-ons, etc. are really optional, but so many of us have come to think that we cannot live without them. The problem is that it becomes like the proverbial "straw that broke the camels' back".

Paraphernalia--furnishings and apparatuses, (add-ons) to enhance or give more options to a thing. Synonyms-embellishments, accessories, trappings, adornments, gizmos, do-dads We are in the middle of a Personal Pampering Pandemic Heb. 12;1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Faith Incubator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2011

Outreach ministry and discipleship development are significant challenges. so we need to glean wisdom from the experience of the godly, especially Paul. Here are two pieces of advice we can glean from Paul's experience, even though our context of ministr

God's Faith Incubator (Acts 13:42-52) 1. A few years ago, the WWJD fad was raging. It was a good fad. Do you remember the bracelets with WWJD that the kids would wear? 2. I saw a cartoon of Jesus with a bracelet on. It said, "WWI" for "What would I do?" 3. Two incidents happened within the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remembrance Day

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2024

Veterans Day message

Hebrews 9:24-28 Remembrance Day 1. OVER One hundred years ago, an armistice was signed. Called Remembrance Day • On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth of 1918, hostilities ceased. • World War I had been raging four long years, leaving 9 million soldiers dead and 21 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

“old News Is Still News – Nothing’s Changed!” Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

-Simeon prophesied about the impact of Christ on the world . . . it WAS TRUE THEN, and it is TRUE NOW! NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

To open this sermon I used 3 current examples of what is flying in the face of Christianity in our nation, in our culture, and in our society. LUKE 2:25-35 25 And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

When Father Does Best Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 23, 2007

What’s the key to being a successful father? In Psalm 128, there are at least three traits that can bring God’s blessing into your home.

OPEN: Proverbs 31 tells about the value of virtuous wife and mother. One woman has taken those thoughts from that chapter and applied them to her husbands and the father of her children: Who can find a virtuous man? For his worth is far above chocolate. The heart of his wife safely trusts him; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008

Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 29, 2019

This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we examine Jesus teaching about laying up treasures, the eye as the lamp of the body, and the impossibility of serving two masters.

Part 12 - Laying up treasures, eye is the lamp of the body, serving two masters Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:22-24, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002

Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, John 18:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2014

Jesus did what others rabbis did, only in more powerful ways; yet ministry is only effective when people have receptive hearts.

Jesus, the Rabbi (Mark 6:1-13) 1. Jewish Rabbis often play the role of settling disputes. A poor Jewish man finds a wallet with $700 in it. At his synagogue, he reads a notice stating that a wealthy member has lost his wallet and is offering a $50 reward to anyone who returns it. Quickly he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Meekness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 17, 2021

Most of us are probably aware of the Beatitudes, which are recounted in Matthew chapter 5.

The German theologian, Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer, an Alsatian polymath, once remarked: “I still remain convinced that truth, love, peaceableness, meekness, and kindness are the violence which can master all other violence. The world will be theirs as soon as ever a sufficient number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:11