Sermons on Higher Calling:

Love’s Delight Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 10, 2015

Love’s Delight - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be displeased about the wrong things. • “love does not delight in evil” • Be pleased about the right things. • “but rejoices with the truth.” SERMON BODY: • NIV: “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Brethren

The Price Of Discipleship

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 17, 2015

We often preach on salvation given so freely, but do we take the time to look at the price we have to pay to be a disciple?

The Price of Discipleship Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, a journey that he knew would end with him being crucified, and yet many of those following him thought he was on his way to establish his Kingdom in the capital city. Sometimes I wonder if Jesus ever wanted to say: “What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Changed People Change People Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

Jesus uses changed people to change people

Little Books with a Big Message Changed People Change People Titus 2 Pastor Pat Damiani August 26, 2018 ENGAGE Sarah, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several church members were unappreciative of her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Go Out Half-Dressed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 10: 1 – 19

2 Samuel 10: 1 – 19 Don’t go out half-dressed 10 It happened after this that the king of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me.” So, David sent by the hand of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Headship Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 21, 2018

There are some who will object by saying, “Why should I suffer, why should I burn in hell for Adam’s disobedience to God’s command?” You will not! If you burn in hell it will not be because of Adam’s transgression.

Headship of Christ Romans 5:15-21 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. 16 And the gift is not like that which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019

As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Resiliency Rooted In Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 1, 2019

So many people feel more alone and alienated than ever before. In this sermon I discuss the grace of Christ which enables hope in the midst of struggle, and the practical tools necessary to build resilience in the face of hardship.

A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS This weekend, as my family and I headed back through the mountains from District Assembly in Denver, we happened to pass a bike race with athletes peddling through the steep twists and turns leading to Wolf Creek Pass and I couldn’t help but marvel at the determination ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting Your Feet Wet

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 5, 2019

In healing the Syrian Army commander Namaan through the prophet Elijah, God shows us some surprising things about His grace and the importance of stepping out in faith and "getting our feet wet."

A GOOD SOLDIER, BUT LEPROUS Our story this morning is one of the most remarkable in the Old Testament, not least because it defies all of our expectations of how God deals with his people and their enemies. And make no mistake, that’s exactly who the central figure in this morning’s story is: ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Loving With Truth And Grace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus loves with the perfect balance of grace and truth and that is how He wants me to love others

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Entragged Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 8, 2019

When we are entragged under pressure, we must seek God’s power to change our desires and we must trust in His goodness.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES ENTRAGGED UNDER PRESSURE JAMES 1:13-18 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… MADE UP WORDS (http://www.jasperfforde.com/madeupwords.html) + Ian Huggle (verb) A cross between hug and cuddle. Lasts slightly longer than a hug and is good when comforting mildly upset ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019

God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, John 14:21, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12, Ezekiel 36:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anger Mash-Up Sermon Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 15, 2019

Once upon a time, when we feel like huffing and puffing and blowing someone's house down or when someone is at our door huffing and puffing, we should be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE ANGER MASH-UP SERMON JAMES 1:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ JAMES 1:19-20 (KJV) “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” THREE LITTLE PIGS SECTION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fat” Is Where It’s At

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2019

We need to feast on the Word of God much more than we do.

“Fat” is where it’s at! The state of Missouri is known as the “Show Me” state. The phrase, “Show Me,” was coined in 1899 by then Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver while delivering a speech in Philadelphia. “I come from a state,” he said, “that raises corn and cotton, and cockleburs and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17, Jeremiah 15:16, James 1:1-4, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 10:38, John 14:23-24, John 6:63, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 138:1-2, Hebrews 6:13-19, Titus 1:1-2, Ezekiel 24:14, 1 Samuel 15:29, Numbers 23:19, John 20:19, John 20:26-29, Revelation 10:8-9, Job 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019

Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cycle Of Sin Introduced Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Judges introducing the cycles of sin that occur seven times in the book.

Judges Series #1 Life Cycles “Cycle Introduced” Introduction We encounter cycles all through our life. Even our calendar forms a cycle of days, months, years, decades and centuries. Seasons follow a cycle. Wind operates on a repeating cycle. Crops, weather, rain, the earth and moon cycles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance