Sermons on Legalizers:

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015

The Greatest Commandment – Matthew chapter 22 verses 36-40 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Controlling Opponent (vs 34). (2). A Calculated Snare (vs 35). (3). A Cunning Question (vs 36). (4). A Comprehensive Answer (vs 37-40): (5). A Challenging Application (vs 37). SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess you’ve seen their adverts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Brethren

Come Out Of A Place Called Lodebar

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

A Place Called Lodebar

A Place Called Lodebar 2 Samuel 9:1-13 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 25, 2015

I would like to set before you some biblical principles and practical implications of marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. However, in the middle of chapter 16 Jesus made a statement about divorce and remarriage as an illustration of the ongoing applicability of the moral law of God. I mentioned last time that I would like to take the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

In this story a gift is offered, the gift is questioned and then the gift is rejected

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car and being from a rich family he knew that his father could afford it. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Seventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected; Israel is guilty in their Convocation, Confrontation & Condemnation.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 7: The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Mark 14:53-65 I. Introduction A. You know life is full of paradoxes, particularly 21st Century America. Daylight Savings Time - 1st two weeks can't stay awake to experience it! We spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: A Nation At Sunset Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

In 515 BC, after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, the people who were still in Babylon were released.Although they had their land, national identity restored, They realized they weren’t the nation they once were and they got discouraged.

12-Part Malachi Series: A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of an Age Introduction: A Nation at Sunset (1 of 12) Malachi 1.1 June 2, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Chester FBC Introduction: A In 587 BC, Babylon had destroyed Solomon’s Great Temple & took the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On Guard For Canada

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 1, 2013

A Canada Day message calling the church to pray for the nation

O Canada, We Stand On Guard In Prayer For Thee Daniel 9:1-19; Psalm 72:8; Amos 6:1 By Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION Video: O Canada Tomorrow, July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 146th birthday! The Canadian charter explicitly states that ‘Canada is founded upon the principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary - The Dilemma Of Mystery Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

Following God is a matter of steps, not leaps

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 9, 2019

The trial & torture of Jesus reveal the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to carry out the plan of redemption, and teach rich doctrinal truths about the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. This sermon explores those truths, and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial and Torture 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 7, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline, the idea of a retrial for Jesus, and some other elements are borrowed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

People Vs Bait Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 19, 2016

Our response to the tragedy that took place in the mass murders of 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando can help build God's Kingdom or build more hatred between the church and the LGBT Community. Our best solution is to see how Jesus might respond.

Special Note: I read this at our welcome time. During our morning message, we will be talking about some mature themed topics today. There will be a time or two that we drift somewhere in the realm of PG-13. If you have children with you who are not yet teenagers, we would encourage you to let ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Embracing The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus Christ stands before deliberately in front of the candelabra by the treasury and says, “I’m not like the prophets who point to the glory of God. I’m not like the gurus who reflect the glory of God through their consciousness. I am THE glory of God.”

Directly after this sermon, we invite all believers to take the Lord’s Supper with us at the front. If you genuinely know Jesus Christ, we invite you to participate in the Bread and the Juice to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Find John 8 with me, if you will. Jesus went around ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

"satisfaction...guaranteed!"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 9, 2025

Expository series on Philippians

Title: “Satisfaction…Guaranteed” Scripture: Phil. 3:9-12 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-10-25 Intro: It was 50 years ago last month that the Rolling Stones had their first #1 hit in the US. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction" hit #1 on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Levi: It’s In His Genes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

Levi’s bitter, violent life was transformed by God’s grace. His curse became a blessing, and his descendants faithfully served the Lord.

Introduction What actually determines things in life? Is it just luck? Is it karma? Is it fate? Does everything happen simply by chance or coincidence? Herbert Asquith was prime minister of England from 1908 to 1916. On one occasion he spent a weekend at an estate owned by the wealthy Rothschild ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 30, 2023

One of the best ways for us to love one another is to serve one another. Christ has set us free so that we can serve. Jesus is our greatest example of how to be a servant. There is always some way and someone we can serve.

Introduction: A. I read about a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness in the community as a demonstration of Christ’s love. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and asked for permission to serve their customers. 2. As he talked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15, Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covenant In Marriage Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Sep 17, 2024

Well, I think we treat a specific relationship with much less reverence than we do a contract, the last couple of weeks, What a covenant looks like, what is a marriage covenant.

Well good morning newlife. Man, it is good to be with you guys again today. Love that we in spring, it is getting warmer. It looks like rain is on its way. Today I want to start off and ask you how many of you ever went into a contract, like a Vodacom, or home loan, or car buying. Can you show me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, 2 Corinthians 6:14, James 1:2-4, Job 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Mark 2:2-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible