Sermons on Illness:

Mother's Day 2002

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2002

Mothers should be praised on Mother’s Day, not preached to.

MOTHER’S DAY 2002 Prov. 31:10-31 INTRO.- ILL.- A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot properly. But one day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spooks, Spirits And Sense

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2003

We need to be focused more on the human spirit and the Holy Spirit than spooks.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was going to attend a Halloween party one time dressed in a costume that supposedly looked like the devil; red suit, tail, fork in hand. While walking to the party it began to rain so he darted into the nearest building, which happened to be a church where a revival meeting was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who? & How? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

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

Psalms 15: Who? & How? Reading: Psalms 15 Quote: John J. Plomp “You know that children are growing up when they start asking questions that have answers”. Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. Rabi, • A Nobel prize winner in science, how he became a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

What Church (Vbs) Is All About

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This message is a youth sermon to help young people understand the importance of church and Vacation Bible School.

WHAT CHURCH (VBS) IS ALL ABOUT James 1:19-22 INTRO.- What is church all about? And what about SS and VBS? I want to begin by sharing some stories I found which are about church, Sunday School and VBS. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Faith Moses Crossed The Red Sea

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Moses crossed the Red Sea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: • Hebrews chapter 11 verse 29. • Exodus chapter 14. • Question: Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? • Answer: I think for everyone in this room the answer is yes! Who hasn’t! Ill: We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Brethren

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- The church is a serving body 2- The church is a fortified body 3- The church is a growing body

INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl became restless as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" I’m sure that’s probably how some people feel about most preachers and the church. "All they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving, Greetings And Goodbyes

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2011

Principles on giving and examples to follow. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Outline: MONEY - HOW TO TAKE UP AN OFFERING: giving was Church centered (vs 1) giving was regular (vs 2a) giving was for everyone (vs 2b) giving was proportionate (vs 2c) giving was carefully handled (vs 3) PEOPLE - EXAMPLES WORTH FOLLOWING: Timothy (vs 10) Apollos (vs 12) Household of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Sound Advice For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005

We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing Voices

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002

Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Lion’s Den

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

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

Reading: John chapter 7 verse 1-24. Ill: • A secondary school faced a unique problem. • A number of female pupils were going into the toilets and putting on lipstick. • But wearing lipstick was not the biggest problem; • After all if the Teacher noticed they would simply ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Put To, Put Off, Put On!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Put to, put off, put on!

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Guilt And Grace In The Garden

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Believe It Or Not.

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

. Consider that if hell is real then it is the most alarming fact of the universe. Why is there a lack of the fear of hell?

Believe it or Not Hebrews 10:29-31 Intro: Ripley’s Believe it or not museums. Observe some real mysteries and some good fakes. Unfortunately people treat the subject of hell like that. You can believe it or not. Natural men hate idea held accountable for lives to a Holy God. Carnal mind objects ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ