Sermons on Guns:

Five Seeds Worth Planting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014

Harvest Service 2014 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • At a nursing home, a resident group was discussing ailments. • One man said: "My arms are so weak I can hardly life this cup of coffee," • An old lady added: • "Yes I know, my cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee," • Then a third person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014

Now this brings out a basic principle in giving and here it is. People will give to the things that they love.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Not Dead

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Gods not dead

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: *other

Great In The Sight Of The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014

Jesus said there was no greater prophet in the Old Testament period than John. That’s an astounding statement. What made John so great? I want us to look at FOUR marks of greatness in John, so that we can make our lives great too.

GREAT IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD Luke 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW THEY GOT SAM TO CHURCH 1. The story is told of a small church where the small congregation had tried for years to get the biggest “sinner” in town, Sam, to come to church. 2. Sam the sinner would have nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Testimony For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2013

1. Remember the people we owe. 2. Remember the positive attitude we can show. 3. Remember the power we know.

Our Testimony for the Lord Romans 1:9-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Mary's dad passed away 24 years ago, in May of 1989. His name was Harry Radcliffe, but we called him "Pap Pap." Harry was a hero in World War II. He received a Bronze Star for driving an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Heroes: Batman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 19, 2012

We need to get back to the basics of our faith and talk about the way of the Cross. I saw myself with a laminated Cross in front of me. We need to pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

The Way Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible - Application – Lessons From Ezra Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011

Correctly handling the Word of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: True statements about the Bible written by children: • (1). The first book of the Bible is called Guinessis. • (2). Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. • (3). Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles. • (4). Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

Now I want to admit something to you. As a young boy I will admit to you that the first time I tithed I wasn’t sure if I like it or not. Partly I suppose because no one asked me if I wanted to or not. He just chose to give my money away for me. Sort of like the government does.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 9, 2017

Focusing on the importance of purity to the believer and to the church

Pure In Heart The Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus CCCAG October 8th, 2017 Scripture-Matt 5:8 I want to begin our talk today with this thought- We live in a society that has become solely focused on image. Remember the advertising slogan for Canon cameras? The slogan was “image is everything.” We live ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 9, 2017

During the Lord’s Supper, there’s something spiritual that is happening between you and me and Christ.

Outline and Manuscript: I. Understanding the Lord’s Supper II. How We Dishonor the Lord’s Supper Manuscript: As we learned last week, the Corinthians are segregated and selfish—and they’re not bothered by any of it. They hold public worship services and have the Lord’s Supper, but Paul says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist