Sermons on Juniors:

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

Don’t Be A Bumper Car Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016

Life is a lot like “bumper cars.” Do you want to bump those who bump you? That may be a fun strategy for bumper cars, but it’s a terrible strategy for life. Jesus shows us a better way!

DON’T BE A BUMPER CAR CHRISTIAN Jn. 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHURCH BULLETIN 1. An English teacher was at church reading a poster on the wall (not our church) which ended with “Donations Excepted.” 2. She couldn’t resist and marked through the word ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2018

The conventional wisdom says that since nothing is impossible with God, that there's nothing that He can't do. But that's not true. There are at least 3 things God CANNOT do!

THREE THINGS GOD CANNOT DO Titus 1:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Surprising Phone Call 1. When Lynda Cypher was working as a telemarketer for MCI Communications, she made a call to a Minnesota home one evening. When a boy around eight answered the phone, she identified myself saying she was calling ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Flee Baby Flee Guardrails Part 3

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2018

This sermon is a continuation of the Guardrails Series we adapted from Andy Stanley's series. This message deals with the need for us to not only run from sexual temptation but to understand God's purpose in giving us the gift of sex.

Flee Baby Flee Genesis 2:19-25 I Corinthians 6:12-20 We are in our 3rd message on guardrails. Guardrails are a system designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off limit areas. Guardrails are designed to cause a limited amount of damage now, to prevent major damage or loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Good starts don't secure a strong finish. So what's needed to finish strong?

Finish Strong 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Warren Buffett said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough? Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Snapshots Of The Second Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Often when we speak of Christ's Coming, we speak of events but forget the Person whose coming. This message hones in on six snapshots of Jesus at His Second Coming. This is a convicting message, good for soul-winning!

SNAPSHOTS OF THE SECOND COMING Matthew 24:36-51, NIV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IDEAS ABOUT THE BIBLE 1. Old Mr. Simpson was a constant thorn in the side of the PTA, with his steadfast opposition to innovation. 2. For one thing, he was vociferously against the introduction of foreign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Genesis 14

A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (GENESIS 14) Intelligence has recently uncovered a new wave of church terrorism that has rapidly affected the Body of Christ. Intelligence has uncovered the names of the leaders behind this wave: Bin Gossiping, Bin Critical, Bin Absent, and Bin Sour. This fear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One More Miracle Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

The Lord Jesus is confronted with a demon possessed individual, tormented and mute. Christ casts out the demon and the individual is freed and speaks.

I. Introduction A. A Church note in The New Forest Magazine, England: "In the future the preacher for next Sunday will be found hanging on the notice board." B. Davy Troxel from New Albany, Ind wrote in the Christian Reader this little story: One day in junior church, I taught about Gideon. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Provides In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39, Micah 2:9, Psalm 121:1, James 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2015

Jesus wants to give us: 1. salvation (vs. 26-32). 2. a sympathetic heart (vs. 33). 3. a submissive heart (vs. 33). 4. a serving heart (vs. 33-34). 5. a satisfied heart (vs. 34).

Changed by Christ! Acts 16:19-34 The Book of Acts - Part 55 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture, Paul and his mission team were in the city of Philippi. They had been guided to this region by a God-given vision, and the people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

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A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (GENESIS 14) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love Of Jesus On Display

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2019

The American Church has a bad image problem with the new generation, which is leaving in droves. Here are suggestions for fixing that image -- we need to become known for WHAT WE'RE FOR instead of being known for WHAT WE'RE AGAINST. We must be known as people of love & compassion.

THE LOVE OF JESUS ON DISPLAY John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gary Dearing told a story about his Air Force Colonel, who served as inspector general of his command, and paid particular attention to how personnel wore their uniforms. 2. “On one occasion the Colonel spotted a junior airman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To Criticism

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015

A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And You Call Yourself A Christian!

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 13, 2017

Four Chacteristics of a true Christian

“And You Call Yourself a Christian!” November 3, 2017 Ephesians 4:1-3 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Progress Not Perfection

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The fifth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

This morning we begin with this quote from Max Lucado. (Slide 1) Whether or not storms come, we cannot choose. But where we stare during a storm, that we can. (Source: Max Lucado via twitter.com/MaxLucado, October 12, 2009) (I think that he has been reading John Ortberg’s book!) Look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God