Sermons on Gray Area:

His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Today Is A Good Day To Die

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 21, 2019

Almost every time the Bible refers to the Resurrection of Jesus, it refers to our call to follow Him to the cross. Without death there is no resurrection. Jesus bids us "come, and die".

Today is a good day to die. Warning (Spoiler?). Today’s message is going to be morbid-focused on death. I’ll confess, I’m a Star Trek fan, And there is a species in the series that is very focused on warrior virtues. Any episode where there is a battle, and there seems to be a likelihood of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2014

A sermon to confirm the hand of providence at work in the life of the believer.

"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Romans 8:18-28 Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Introduction: I hope you will excuse me for borrowing a title from an old Clint Eastwood movie but it just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

God And Beauty

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

May the prayer of each of our lives be, "Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me." May our lives be filled with the flower power of the Lily of the Valley.

When my daughter was little I use to take her for a ride on a mini bike through the fields. There were a number of wild flowers, and just on impulse I said to Cindy, "Let's see how many flowers we can find out here." Every time we saw a different kind of flower she would pick it, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

The City Of God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Revelation 21

THE CITY of GOD (REVELATION 21) Typhoon Saola came and conquered last week! On the night after Saola left, I noticed my window ledge was wet, and so were the pillows and blankets on my bed by the window. I could not figure out how in the world the water entered. I had to throw two small pillows, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clothed With Christ Series

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 31, 2025

Have you ever tried to prove yourself—only to realize the gift was already yours? In Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that we don’t need to earn God’s love—we’re already clothed in Christ.

I remember the first suit I ever bought for myself. It was 1988, and I was working at Men’s Wearhouse—so I had access to the good stuff, not Hart, Shafner, and Marx, but high quality suits. I picked out a charcoal gray, double-breasted suit with chalk line pinstripes. Sharp. Classic. It was a $300 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on May 24, 2024

Do you know the difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day? How does this relate to us in faith?

TITLE: Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11:1-40 (KJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

September 11th Rememberance Service

I. A Time of Healing A. Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Warning Signs On The Road To Judgment

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 21, 2006

There are warning signs on the road to judgment that can lead to safety or destruction

WARNING SIGNS ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT 3/19/06 Mark 6:53-56; 7:1-24a S__L__R__ 1. Young Preacher 1st Serm at New Church – 2nd Coming a. very dramatic presentation – forgot next pt. b. backed up –rushed forward – Jesus “I’m Coming’ c. still blank -w. more force – nothing; d. rushed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dakota Vision

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 29, 2006

The specifics of the plan the Lord has given us for establishing Dakota Community Church.

April 30, 2006 Dakota Community Church 100% Sunday - The Dakota Vision This message is about the mission and vision of Dakota Community Church and the immediate requirements for fulfilling it. I want to begin by differentiating between mission and vision so we are all on the same page. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Promised Resurrection

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 14, 2007

This funeral sermon is based on the story of the widow of Nain and the promsises of Jesus to enable us to live without fear because He has conquered death and freed us from Satan’s grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name February 15, 2007 Text: Psalm 23:4 & I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Funeral Redeemer “The Promised Resurrection” In our liturgy for today we spoke the words of Jesus as recorded by the apostle John: “Jesus said, do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004

Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

[I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite