Sermons on Hostility:

Body Language

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 7, 2010

Our actions speak clearly about who we are and what we need; we need to lie down in worship and study, we need to walk in the valley of human need, and we need to engage those who are different from us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 18, 1992 I want you to look up here and then feed back to me what I am saying. I’m asking you to watch me and then tell me what I am saying to you. (Clumped shoulders): “I certainly am glad to be here.” What did I say? My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Telling

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Brethren

Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 19, 2010

5 Great reasons to Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord! Colossians 1:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 8, 2010 *John Piper once said: “To be supremely loving, God must give us what will be best for us and delight us most; He must give us Himself. But what do we do when we are given or shown something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Testimony Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

When we realize that we need nothing anymore, that God has provided everything we really need, we can show our thanksgiving to God by living for Him and helping other people find the giver of life. Like the 24 elders who get off their throne and fall down

Today we again have a little interlude from all the horror of the judgments. Thankfully God gives us these little breathers throughout Revelation because it is so intense. This is Thanksgiving weekend, and of course we should be the most thankful people of all knowing that we have a saviour that ...read more

Overview Of John’s Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Ark, Anger, And Assurance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2010

We become angry at God because our prayers are self-centered, but when they are not answered we shut down and avoid God. Until we see that the blessing is in the presence of God we will not reap joy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, September 8, 1991 (this version); preached in slightly different form at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, July 30, 1978; Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA, August 6, 1978; Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Cries From The Cross - A Word Of Affection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - A Word of Affection (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verses 23-27. In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Brethren

Glory In Confession Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory in Confession (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 15-23. (1), Background: (A), Geographically: Jesus is in what we might call a safe place: • Jesus and his disciples are in the region of Caesarea Philippi. • Caesarea Philippi lies about twenty-five miles Northeast of the Sea of Galilee. • This region ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

When Jesus Comes: Judgment Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 6, 2010

Judgment paves the way for the Good News of Jesus Christ.

“WHEN JESUS COMES: JUDGMENT” (Advent 2010, Week #2) Rev. 11:18-19 Sermon Objective: When Jesus comes – judgment follows. But, as we will see, judgment paves the way for the Good News of Christ’s salvation. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5a; Luke 18:13-14; Romans 2:5-8, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18-19

Denomination: Nazarene

'tis The Season To Submit Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010

Let’s see how important it is to submit to God and what happens when we do. 1- Submission to God brings life 2- Submission to God gives victory

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a police officer stopped a driver. The police officer said, “Since you were wearing your seat belt, you win $5000, what are you going to do with the money?” The man said, “I’m going to get me a driver’s license.” The lady next to him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of All Game Changers Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 10, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

God of All Game Changers 11/28/10 podcast.nhcoc.com VIDEO: TERRY FOX Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his high school and Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with bone cancer, though he continued to run using ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions & Answers About Heaven

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Build Something Together Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

The purpose of unity in the Body of Christ is for the sake of bearing fruit or building something that glorifies God. This message aims to identify the steps of becoming a church that produces kingdom fruit by examining the stages of Forming, Storming, No

Let’s Build Something Together Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are over 33,830 Christian denominations around the world. • In South Korea alone, there are over 300 different types of Presbyterians – just Presbyterians! ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Interdependence Day: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We need each other. As a part of the body of Christ, the church needs us and we need the church. There is to be an interdependent relationship between each and every member of the church.

Interdependence Day Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Introduction Good morning! Today we continue with part two of our series of looking at the Church, the household of God – Oikos tou Theo. And we’re going to look at a famous and probably familiar portion of Scripture found in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: *other