Sermons on Impression:

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 28, 2017

Rich Man, Poor Man - James chapter 2 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Principle Stated (vs 1). (2). The Principle Illustrated (vs 2-4) (3). The Principle Explained (vs 5-11) (3). Principle Applied (vs 12-13). SERMON BODY Ill: • We have expression that goes; ‘blind justice’. • It comes from the Greek statue for justice, which is a woman ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 9, 2021

The character of Jesus is formed in us as the fruit of the Spirit continue to develop in us. This online message, giving during thenCovid pandemic, includes an introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit and a talk on Love

July 4, 2021 Online Live Sermon Fruit of the Spirit: Love - Galatians 5:13-23 At beginning of message and before Scripture reading, ask people to grab a piece of fruit that they might have in the house, in the fridge, even frozen in the freezer. People generally have a favourite kind of fruit, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Of Ages Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

If you want to make a way to anywhere be lasting, you make it with rocks. Jesus is the permanent way to God and eternal life, for He is the Rock of Ages. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.

1776 was the year the United States of America was born. It was also the year one of the favorite hymns of all time was born, and that was Rock Of Ages. The author was an Englishman named Augustus Montague Toplady. He wrote 133 poems and hymns, but they were all forgotten. This one, however, ...read more

The Magnificence Of His Providence

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 26, 2004

A Thanksgiving mesage from Psalm 65.

John Reynolds, in his Anecdotes of the Rev. John Wesley (1828), tells the story of Wesley’s student days at Lincoln College in Oxford. A porter knocked on Wesley’s door one evening and asked to speak with him. After some conversation, Wesley noted the man’s thin coat (it was a cold winter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Other

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your King Comes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2010

Matthew 21 stresses the authority of Jesus Christ as he enters his final week before the crucifixion.

This week the Remote Area Medical people have been here and I know that a lot of our members have been extremely busy helping with all of that. It was pretty amazing to see all of people who are helping with this yesterday. I don't know how many people were fed and watered or "coffeed" through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010

The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9, Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

How To Treat Guests

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 11, 2007

Discover principles about the treatment of guests as you examine James’ teachings about partiality.

How should we treat guests? James devotes a section of his book to this subject. In James 2:1-13 James discusses partiality. He compares our treatment of rich guests as opposed to our treatment of poor guests. James condemns the sin of partiality. As we study James’ treatment of partiality we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that we must have heart to do the will of God.

Heart of Obedience Theme: To show that we must have heart and will Text: 1 Samuel 16 Introduction In 1 Samuel 16, God sends Samuel to anoint another King. God has rejected Saul as king. Because of his disobedience because he did not listen to the word of the Lord Saul has been rejected. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Old Sword In New Hands

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

From story of David and Goliath. The story of Goliath’s sword changed forever - when it fell into New Hands.

This is my favorite story in the Bible. Goliath was killed... by who?....(David) who was a... ? (young person) with a... ? (sling... NO) Actually - Goliath was killed with his own sword! what made this sword so lethal to its owner? Did it become sharper? longer? heavier? smarter? No! what made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birthmark Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 22, 2022

To be used fully by God, we must come to Him as nothing. We are not our own, we are bought with a price.

I’m going to begin a series of messages that are guaranteed to make you wise. The best way I know to describe our generation is: fallen houses, fallen lives, fallen churches, fallen Christians and a fallen nation. If I had warning that a storm was coming and that it was going to be of such force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For God's House

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 3, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:13-22 Zeal for God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” Jesus created a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 2, 2009

Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

Viewers wanting to see "Knowing" staring Nicholas Cage might expect a film not all that different from his "National Treasure" series or even perhaps "The Da Vinci Code" as from advertisements the story appears to center around an aged parchment with a series of numbers scribbled across it that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - When We Look At Jesus We See God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2009

Short all-age talk for 2009 Christmas Eve services. Many people come from our community. Talk uses an illustration of how I as an earthly Dad might write a book for my children to get to know me better. God has given us a book, but also given us Jesus.

God couldn’t have made Himself bigger to impress us, so He made Himself smaller to attract us. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Wayne! Wayne who? A Wayne in a manger … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hanna! Hanna who? Hanna partridge in a pear tree … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doughnut! Doughnut who? Do not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-46

Denomination: Anglican