Sermons on In The Hollow O:

Plan Ahead

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

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

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17 Ill: A golfer nervously approached the first tee, • It was a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, • And he debated if he should use his new golf ball or an old one. • Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Bad News: Condemnation Under Sin

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Bad News: Condemnation Under Sin (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 1-20: Ill: • Questions – The world’s easiest quiz. • Simple questions with not so obvious answers! Now the section before us this morning: • Is a series of question and answers. • That have come out of what Paul taught in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: Hebrews chapter 6 verses 13-20 Most people don’t like change in their lives; • Ill: One man once observed that the only people who DO like change; • Are "wet babies" … and even they aren’t too excited about it. • But one of the certainties of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

I will call them my people, which were not my people, and her beloved which was not beloved.” “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God. (Roma

As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father Israel who by now can hardly see because of his age v.10 He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to make a divine impartation by laying hands upon them that will set them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Abiding In The True Vine"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

First Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return.

Series: Restoration Sermon: First Love Thesis: God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return. Introduction: Love is going to be our topic today. But that 4 letter word love needs to be redefined today to make sure we understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011

As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Observing God At Work-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011

3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Away Our Idols Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2011

This atrocity & the seriousness of its repercussions forced Jacob to finally take action with His family & seek God’s intervention. He tells his family to “Cast away the foreign gods you have with you." This focal point is the basis for revival.

GENESIS 35: 1-15 CAST AWAY OUR IDOLS [Ezekiel 18:21-32] Sometimes it takes massive impacting events that awaken us so that we begin seriously considering our need for revival. As we grow older and settle into the routine of life and become not much different from the average believer, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said And Done

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 22, 2011

Most of us are familiar with the facts of the crucifixion. We know that Jesus was hung on a cross and left to die and that after His death He was buried in a tomb. We can list the facts but the bigger question remains: When all is said and done, what d

When All Is Said and Done - Good Friday Joint Service - April 22, 2011 John 19:1-16 During more than 70 years in radio broadcasting, the name, Paul Harvey, has become synonymous with excellence. His distinctive voice, his unusual intonation, allowed him to become one of the best known voices ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: *other

Strategic Praying Pt. 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Our message this week is entitled, “Strategic praying.” Let us start by looking at the word strategy. Strategy is a tactical or skillful planning adopted for achieving success in an endeavour.

Our message this week is entitled, “Strategic Praying.” Let us start by looking at the word strategy. Strategy is a tactical or skillful planning adopted for achieving success in an endeavour. PAUL, A PRAYER STRATEGIST If you were an avid reader of the Acts of apostles, you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Living

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

When we lose sight of God, and focus on our circumstances, our gratitude turns to grumbling. But practicing an attitude of gratitude in all things transforms the way we understand God and the way in which we see the world around us.

Thanksgiving Living - Luke 17:11-19 - October 9, 2011 (Thanksgiving) Ten men. Ten life changing experiences. One transformed life. Open your Bibles with me please to the Gospel of Luke. Luke, chapter 17, beginning in verse 11. We are taking a step back from the Sermon on the Mount this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

Can I Trust God With My Disappointments

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 5, 2012

We will all have disappointments this year. Can we trust God when they happen?

Can I Trust God With My Disappointments 1 Samuel 30:1-31 Philippians’ 3:7-14 1 Kings 19:1-9 Is there anybody here who had everything go exactly as they had planned it would go in 2011? Is there anybody here who had to make some unexpected adjustments to make it to 2011? Is there ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

Jesus said we are the salt a preservative of this world created by God and we are also His created light which will lead people out of darkness. One works quietly behind the scenes but you can taste and see what it keeps from spoiling, while on the other

Series: Cliff Hangers - part 2 Introduction to series: last week we started a series out of Matthew from Jesus famous Sermon on the Mount teaching. We will be gleaming spiritual truths from Jesus owns words as He addresses the crowd that is following Him. We are calling our series “Cliff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational