Sermons on Donkey Talk:

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being What You Are: A New Creation.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 3, 2017

Being What You are: A New Creation - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1.) A New Nature (vs 14-15) (2.) A New Beginning (vs 17) (3). A New Purpose (vs 18-20); SERMON BODY: Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • “A worm in a fur coat”. • I like that description! Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

What Jesus Said About Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012

We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Respect For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012

Respect for Elders (Church Leaders) & Masters (Employers), (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Respect for Elders (5:17-25): • Financial Support (vs 17-18) • Fair Treatment (vs 19-21) • Faithful & Honest (vs 22-25) Respect for Masters (6:1-2): • Slaves with believing masters • Slaves with unbelieving masters SERMON BODY: Ill: • The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Six Things To Learn About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2025

This is a talk for a family service on Pentecost Sunday, reminding us of some of the most important things about the Holy Spirit, with lots of visual aids.

THIS IS A FAMILY SERVICE SO THIS ‘TALK’ IS MEANT TO BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND QUITE INTERACTIVE. The scripture quotations are from the International Children’s Bible. Today’s an important day in the Christian calendar. It’s day for celebrating! It isn’t Christmas. It isn’t Easter. So, what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power In The Blood Of Jesus - 2 Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 15, 2025

We are still on the power that is in the blood of Jesus, the blood of Jesus is not an ordinary subject to talk about. it's quite a vast subject.

When we talk about the power in the blood of Jesus. We are not in any way going to be able to finish this extra ordinary subject with just a few pages. The power in the blood is not something we can take lightly; there is actual power in the blood of Jesus that we can never stop talking about it. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 8:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Open The Door To Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2025

This is not a call to the unbelieving world. This is a call to a church. And it is not a gentle “If you get a moment, let’s talk.” It is urgent. It is personal. And it is eternally important.

Go! And Open the Door to Jesus Introduction — The Knock That Changes Everything If you’ve ever been at home and heard an unexpected knock at the door, you know the feeling. Your heart jumps a little — Who could it be? You peek through the curtains, maybe even stand there debating whether to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 1:3, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:15-16, Luke 22:29-30, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 4:8, Matthew 25:10-12, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

A Lily Among The Thorns

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

It never ceases to amaze me that when people start coming to Sunday School they talk about how much they learn from the Bible.

Illus: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. • After explaining the commandment to, "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" • Without ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Battling With A Bad Attitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Today I want to preach about people that none of us like to be around. I’m talking about people with a BAD ATTITUDE.

The reason we do not want to be around such people is because they are miserable and they make everyone around them miserable. Illus: A guy named Matt received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully-grown, with a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every other word was an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 23, 2022

A New Beginning! Jesus Restores Simon Peter. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 21 verses 15-25. SERMON OUTLINE: • A Challenge (vs 15-18). • An Insight (vs 19a) • A Distraction (red herring) (vs 21-24) • A Boast (vs 25) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Brethren

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: Salutation And Doxology Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 21, 2021

Before the things prophecy teachers usually rush to in teaching John spends a considerate amount of time talking about Who Jesus is!

Introduction Revelation 1:4-8 "John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; 5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building On The Living Stone

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024

We talk about Jesus Christ being the cornerstone, but do we really know what a cornerstone is, or even its purpose?

Church family, how are we doing today? Today, we are going to call upon the Holy Spirit to help us explore the beautiful message found in 1 Peter 2:1-10. In this section of Scripture, we'll see the importance of craving spiritual nourishment, of being built into a spiritual house, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Qualities Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jun 26, 2023

Last week I talked to you about Pentecost and 5 qualities of the Holy Spirit. 1. He empowers Christians to witness to the unsaved

Pentecost: The qualities of the Holy Spirit Lesson 2 Last week I talked to you about Pentecost and 5 qualities of the Holy Spirit. 1. He empowers Christians to witness to the unsaved 2. He gave the people the gift of tongues to do witness. 3. He convicts people of sin. 4. He gives us ...read more