Sermons on Immaculate:

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 21, 2012

The belt, breastplate & shoes of the armour of God. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Belt of truth (vs 14a) • (2). The Breastplate of Righteousness (vs 14b) • (3). The shoes of peace (vs 15) SERMON BODY: Ill: English prisoner of war joke. • An English prisoner of war was held by the Germans. • The Englishman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Be Mad

Contributed by Reverend Michael L. Collins on Mar 17, 2012

Luke 6:6-11

Luke 6:6-11 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kreegah, Tarzan, Bundalo !!!-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 3, 2012

Admittedly a bit weird...the title of my latest Sermon? Well when some things are not heard if reported gently, then they have to be proclaimed like a herald to draw public attention. WHAT THINGS? Fulfillment of all Biblical Prophecies vis-a-vis imminent

KREEGAH, TARZAN, BUNDALO!!! ACTION: Animation of a Tarzan chest-thumbing primitive cry Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Denomination: *other

The Magnificat Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 13, 2012

In this lesson we learn that there are several ways in which every Christian should praise God.

Scripture We are studying the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we learn about Mary’s song of praise that is known as “The Magnificat.” Last week I mentioned that Luke gave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Respect The Temple Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2012

Our bodies are not o nly sensational and special - they are also sacred.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Respect the Temple” Eph. 5:3-8; Ps. 139: 1-6 & 13-18 Let’s begin with a brief exercise. When I say “Now”, I want you to exhale and empty your lungs. Ready? Now…Now take a deep breath and fill your lungs. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The End Times Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We’re to love one another at full strength. We’re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.

Repent! The End is Near! It’s one of those cheap laughs that people get at the expense of Christians. Some Christians at least. You see it in cartoons, usually on a sign-board held by a man with a long beard wearing a white robe and sandals. And of course there are many variations of the mad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Anglican

Mary The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. • To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade; • And $12 billion developing a pen that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren

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

Faith Expansion #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message emphasizing the necessity of faith when life has us "on hold" or "times are tough".

Faith Expansion #2 Hebrews 11:8-19 How do we understand what faith looks like? We can read statements like “without faith it is impossible to please God”, but what does that look like? For that we must see it lived out. We must see the stories of real people who lived a life of faith. We need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Christian Citizen Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009

Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 2 “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:28-35, 46-55 Last week we began a series entitled “The Songs of Christmas.” We are examining some of the central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010

Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

“Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Win, Baby! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 13, 2008

Purposefully keep pressing toward the goal.

JUST WIN, BABY! Philippians 3.12-4.1 S: Christlikeness Th: Toward the Goal Pr: PURPOSEFULLY KEEP PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL. ?: How? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three reminders of how to keep pressing toward Christlikeness. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Wounded For Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2008

The message identifies Jesus and talks about ways we wound Him.

Text: “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). The King James Version of God’s Word uses the word “wounded” while the New International Version uses the word “pierced” in reference to our transgressions. When we speak of a “wound”, we usually refer to an injury in which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church