Sermons on Golf:

The Believer’s Freedom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2016

The believer’s freedom - 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 21 to chapter 11 verse 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (A). Principles to Apply: Principle #1: Edification is more important than our personal gratification (vs 23): Principle #2: Freedom expresses itself in serving other people. (vs 24): Principle #3: Liberty will triumph over legalism (vs 25-27): Principle #4: Self-sacrifice wins ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Look Back At Sunrise

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 13, 2003

Not a sermon, but a farewell statement given to the congregation at Sunrise Presbyterian Church

I have been reflecting on what we have accomplished at Sunrise. When I came here, Sunrise was a hurting and very conflicted church. But it was clear that this was not your nature. Your nature was to be "the church where love lights the way." I remember my first Session meeting -- elders yelling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2007

We are to serve the Lord well.

DO YOU LOVE ME? John 21.15-25 S: Service Pr: WE ARE TO SERVE THE LORD WELL. ?: How? KW: Requirements TS: We will find in our study of John 21.15-25 two requirements we should meet in order to serve the Lord well Type: Propositional The ____ requirement is a… I. RIGHT RELATIONSHIP ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle John's Vision Of Heaven"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 20, 2004

This sermon looks at the false views of heaven and presents a Biblical picture of heaven.

The Apostle John’s Vision of Heaven Revelation 21:1-8 One of the earliest Christian Creeds written by early church Fathers in the 2nd to 7th Century gives a statement of faith that defines the Christian Faith from Non Christian Faith. Apostles Creed English Version I believe in God, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Handle Rejection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2004

"Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica

How to Handle Rejection 2 Tim. 4:1-10 Illustration: A man left his house for church one Sunday just as his neighbor was loading his golf clubs into his car. "Henry," the neighbor called, "come play golf with me today." Henry answered firmly, "I always go to church on the Lord’s Day." After a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008

This message focuses on the disease of believing that we are just spectators - it encourages Christians to get in the game!

This week, one of my favorite golf tournaments is being played - its called the Masters. Its a glorious tournament, filled with tradition and drama. The course is in Augusta Georgia and its a beautiful place, the fairways are lush, it has trees and hills, and the greens are like lightening. Its a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope In You

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008

Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Living As A Citizen Of Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Oct 10, 2005

Christians must understand their roles as citizens of Heaven here on earth so that they can maximize their full potential as one who is called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth!

Joel Osteen writes in his book a true story about a famous golfer who was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a golf tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro. They played golf for several days, and enjoyed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Is An Awesome God. Really.

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 7, 2020

A message that is a reminder of how awesome God is. Not was, but is.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:2, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About - Part Two

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006

Continuation in the series.

Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About Part 2 Zephaniah 3:14-17 1. God Is With Us Methodist pastor Charles Allen had a golfing buddy who was, according to others, easily frustrated on the golf course and, after bad shots, very foul-mouthed. Yet Allen himself had never heard the man utter a ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Choices--King Herod Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2010

In today's lesson we wrestle with what it means to repent and believe, as we examine King Herod's refusal to do so.

Scripture What is it that determines the choices we make? Is it our consciences? I ask this because my conscience is currently being pricked by advertisements I see in some magazines that promised me washboard abs within three months. Well, it’s three months later and I still don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Aug 11, 2004

What would you say to a person if you were asked to describe what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign , and the creator of the universe? Would you ever think to say that God is good? In this message we ex

The Goodness of God Exodus 33:18-23 Have you ever been asked to describe God? What would you tell a person if you were asked to tell what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign, and the creator of the world? Would you ever think to say that God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 33:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007

Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Life Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 1 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

The Real Life 1 John 1:1-4 I. Introduction A. Reality or Fantasy 1. A Golf’s Therapy a) A golfer who had been badly went to a psychiatrist to help him relax. b) The advice was to play his normal round of golf, except use an imaginary ball. c) The golfer took the advice and on the first tee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"So"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 30, 2010

The word so is used many times in God's Word for many reasons. Here are just a few important ones.

“So” October 31, 2010 I was reading the other day that the average male speaks 2000 words a day while the average female speaks 5000. That is two and a half times more that a man and you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ