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Abraham - The Call Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2017

Abraham’s Call – Genesis chapter 12 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham’s Encounter (vs 1). (2). Abraham’s Obedience (vs 4-5) (3). Abraham’s Worship (vs 6-9) SERMON BODY Question: Why study the life of Abraham? Answer: Just consider these amazing facts & trivia: (1). • He is revered by the followers of world’s three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Of Adoration And Sacramental Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the final address of my LENTEN SERIES ON PRAYER. I can't commend enough Richard Foster's book entitled simply Prayer if you are serious about Prayer

Prayer of Adoration and Sacramental Prayer This is the fourth study in our series on Prayer In the first week we looked at 1. Simple Prayer and 2. Praying the Ordinary And in the second week we looked at 3. The Prayer of Relinquishment 4. Formation Prayer and Last week we looked at 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:18, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Sabbath Prejudices

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 21, 2001

The story of two cripples, yes two, who met Jesus just after Synagogue on Sabbath

Trinity 11 Bale 26-08-01. Luke 13:10-17: Sabbath Prejudices. Story: In 1981 the film, Chariots of Fire, won an Oscar - the Academy Award for Best Picture. It tells the true story of two atheletes: Harold Abrahams - a man of the world and Eric Liddell - a committed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

14 Pentecost B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"Who do you say that I am?"

A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Search

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

About the quest for meaning and completeness in a world that believes it has all the answers

The Search Mathhew 7:7-8 Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 3rd December 2000 You might not believe this but I have discovered the world’s best method for searching for something. It works everytime, I always find what I am looking for. When I lose my wallet or my keys, usually both, I don’t use up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Rich People

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2003

Pruning is essential in gardening and in life. We are created to love and a pruned connection to the true vine results in the fruit of love.

5 Easter B John 15:1-8 18 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I have a brother who helps out in a vineyard near Victoria where he is learning about the wine business. He tells me that in the fall they prune the vine aggressively, down to just a main vine and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am Baptised"

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 11, 2003

To make the affirmation "I am Baptised" is to bring the reality of our baptism into the present making us vitally aware that we are Children of God, disciples of Christ and members of the Church.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord I am Baptised! Apparently Martin Luther, the great 16th figure of the reformation used to take great comfort from these words. When it seemed to him that the whole church had left the precepts of the Gospel, when he was under scrutiny from Church officials as to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 3:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

What Or Who Are You Devoted To? Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2004

Who are you more like - Judas or Mary?

Two contrasting attitudes What struck me most from the Gospel reading today was the contrasting attitudes 1. of Mary and 2. of Judas It is our attitudes that interest God not our giftings. God is interested in our hearts. I was struck the other day when I presiding at Holy Communion in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

He Has Shown You, O Man

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

A sermon given at the London School of Theology. When things go wrong in our lives God is the first to get blamed! Here, God challenges the Jews to remember (his past goodness) and recognise (that THEY are in fact the ones who have grieved Him)

Micah 6:1-8. LBC (London School of Theology). Monday 10th Jan 94 Walking home from work one lunchtime this week I passed one of the guys I know in the street (because his son’s a christian...) sweeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you God" (kind of Eyore style) as he swept a load ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 29, 2004

Nehemiah and how he re-built the walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books because we see Man’s faith and God in action. I would like us to look at Nehemiah’s great project: BUILDING THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM Because it parallels the great job we have on the Marsh building up our churches. Nehemiah had a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Go Fish

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 25, 2006

You may have a million things going on in your life from sports, family, work and other various activities, but what happens when Jesus gets into your boat?

Ever had a long and hard day of work and all you can think of is getting home? You finally walk through the door of your house and all you can think about is getting into something comfortable, sitting in your favourite chair and relaxing. You grab a drink, a snack and you plop yourself down in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith And Understanding Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect

Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal