Sermons on Human Tradition:

Saints Alive And Alert

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let no-one……… (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 4-15. Ill: A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • “What are you most proud of?” he asked. • “Well, “ said the man, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” • “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming A Catalyst For Change

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Have We Met The Enemy? Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021

Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us right now. There are two main issues that have a grip on us as we reach the mid-way point of the month of January: Pandemic and Politics. Both issues have divided us.

Sermon January 17, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Have We Met the Enemy? Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Colossians 2:2, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

New Life When We Need It

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2025

In Ezekiel 37 we find ourselves … from times of spiritual dryness and death, God desires to breathe new life just when we need it.

NEW LIFE WHEN WE NEED IT Ezekiel 37:1–14 Introduction A few weeks ago, we began a trio of lessons from the Major Prophets. All who are Thirsty, Come - a message from Isaiah encouraging a turn to God. Hope where we least expected it - a message from Jeremiah to those exiled. Today, we will turn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skeletons In The Closet

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 11, 2018

Would they have been the ones you and I, would have selected? Probably not, because human nature has a tendency to see through people for what they are. Instead of seeing people through and what they can be and become!

Illus. By sermon central The Tale of Star..."a Star is born" Eusebius, (jusbeus) a scholarly church historian of the early fourth century, evidently made a considerable study of the literature available to him, and came to this conclusion about the star: "The star was new and a stranger among the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Uncompromised Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Paul was dealing with the Christians in Colossae that had lost their hope because a false teacher there spreading wrong message to them. Paul was trying to correct the chaos created by the false teaching because, being a loving and passionate person, he h

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-19 Last night I received an email from a guy named Jim H. He says, “Twice today you sent me back the email containing some cute animal pictures that I sent out a year an a half ago, without explanation. I don’t know who you are and I don’t think I have ever had you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Listen To? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 5, 2006

On The Sufficiency of Scripture

Intro: I suspect if I describe this picture, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Harry Truman is holding a copy of the Chicago Tribune over his head. The date is November 3rd, 1948. The headline loudly reads, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” But President Truman has the last laugh. You see, he had, in fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Road Map To Now

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

In our new technologically advanced society the idea of a “Superman” or “Superwoman” has given birth to “Transhumanism. Will it lead to a “Singularity” of machine and humanity creating a hybrid species? A.I. instead of the Great I AM? What about prophecy

The Biblical Road Map to Now Genesis 1:10 Matthew 24:36-39 Last week we celebrated Pentecost Sunday which is referred to as the “Birth of the Church” Well as we know if something is born it must also grow develop and go through various stages or ages. I believe that we are nearing an age when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Song Of Solomon - Introduction - A Comprehensive And Contemplative Verse-By-Verse Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Bible unveils the ultimate purpose of humanity's creation at the very end. It reveals the day when the Bride of Christ meets her heavenly Bridegroom, Jesus, and the marriage covenant is established.

Series/Class Objective The Song of Solomon is a passionate love song between Solomon and the Shulamite woman- representing Jesus and His Bride – Us! Christians serve the Beautiful God who is “altogether lovely” (V.5:16 KJV) and who desires to ravish them with passionate love. God is calling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Story: Magnificat Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

Satan neither rests nor ceases his wickedness and intrusion into every human institution. We are not ignorant of his schemes. Here we consider Education decay, Satan’s part in Religion, the wedges of Division, and Prayer in Schools.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 2 We will continue the examination of the means Satan uses to bring destruction on people and nations. God says we are not ignorant of how Satan works – {{2Corinthians 2:11 “in order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan, FOR WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 2:23, Acts 15:37-39, Revelation 18:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Galatians 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 7, 2017

The tension between the flesh and the Spirit is tremendous. Too often human pride and independence crowd God's Holy Spirit to the margins of daily thought and action. Unity and evangelism should be the hallmark of our churches today.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Unmask The Mystery: Who Were The Nephilim? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025

Nephilim - over the centuries, their identity has sparked fascination, confusion, and even wild speculation. Were they giants? Were they fallen angels? Were they heroes of old? Were they the inspiration for myths and legends?

Go! And Unmask the Mystery: Who Were the Nephilim? Introduction: Setting the Stage Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that left you puzzled? One of those verses that makes you pause and think, “What on earth does that mean?” Genesis 6:4 is one of those verses. It mentions mysterious beings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Matthew 24:37, 1 Peter 3:18-20, Romans 3:23-24, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Makes Everything Beautiful In Its Time - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

Have you ever felt that deep longing—that ache in your soul—that no matter how much success you achieve, how many experiences you gather, or how many possessions you accumulate, it still doesn’t quite satisfy?

Go! And Trust the God Who Makes Everything Beautiful in Its Time Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT): “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Introduction – The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 42:1-2, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal