Sermons on Lifes Mysteries:

Things Worth Remembering!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2016

Things Worth Remembering - Exodus Chapter 13 vs 1-22 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Recalling (vs 3,9,14,16) (2). Instructing (vs 9 & 16). (3). Following (vs 17-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are the top 6 things people most often forget: • (6). Faces 42% • (5). What was said 49% • (4). Words. 53% • (3). Telephone numbers 57% • (2). Where something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016

When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keep My Commandments Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 3, 2016

Keep My Commandments

1. A logical look a this truth A. A benevolent thought - Matthew 7:11; Romans 8:32 B. A beneficial thought - Romans 7:10; Deuteronomy 30:16-19 2. A legalistic look at this truth A. Powerless - Romans 8:3 B. Oppressive - Matthew 23:4 3. A life-giving look at this truth - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Incubator

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2021

WE NEED SOME SPIRITUAL INCUBATORS TO HELP LIFE DEVELOP! What is your mind and your mouth incubating? Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

THE INCUBATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. What is an incubator? A device to bring life, a place that aids development? I was teaching the 7th grade at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Galatians 6:5-8, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faithful Saying Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021

A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Want It To Matter"

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021

You may not know the name Tyler Trent. But let me tell you a few things about him: He liked Mahi Mahi: grilled, not blackened. And he liked Starbucks coffee: something with peppermint, preferably. He liked pizza – thin, not thick – and popsicles. And Pepsi Max.

“I want it to matter” Holly Springs 1/6/19 If you have your bibles with you today I want you to turn to Isaiah 44:24, again that is Isaiah 44:24: here is what it says: Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:24

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Heart - Part I

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 19, 2021

If we can work on our hearts, we can improve our lives.

"I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:10 (NKJV) I. OUR WORDS ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR HEART Proverbs 4:20-24 A. V.20 – We should pay attention to our words. B. V.21-22 – We keep ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 119:11, 1 Peter 2:2, Luke 5:5, Mark 11:22-24, Hebrews 3:1, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:20-24, Mark 7:13, Jeremiah 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Music

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There is power in music and song to lead, to lift, and to express love. Yet we often fail to use this power. We let the discords of life, which are very real and powerful, to drive out the song and harmony, and we become a part of the negatives of life without a song.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating historical example of the victory of the underdog. Sybaris was one of the wealthiest of Greek cities. The people lived in luxury and were the envy of others. But some people are never satisfied, and so one of the leaders persuaded the tribunal to confiscate ...read more

Thank God He Let Me Play Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

That is the number one basis for Thanksgiving. It is just the fact that God has let you play the game. All of us are only here today because God has let us play the game of life.

William F. Kirk was a columnist who loved baseball, and just before his death he wrote this poem couched in baseball terms to express his thanks for life. "The doctor knows what his trained eyes see, And he says it is the last of the 9th for me; One more swing while the clouds loom dark, And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

7 Blessings We Need In Our Life And Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2020

1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS

7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY OUTLINE 1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY 1. PEACE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *********************************** ACTS 9:31 Then the church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place Prepared For You.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

You are special to God and God has prepared a special place for you. He is ready to guide you there is you listen and obey him.

TEXT: Exodus 23:20 "See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you." A PECULIAR TREASURE You are a peculiar treasure to God. He has made special plans for you - good plans to give you a future and hope (Jer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Kings 17:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole Duty Of Man Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

Let me start by saying that “the very essence for the creation of man is to have an intimacy with his creator. The fellowship is the key factor to fulfilling purpose in life.”

THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. (KJV) 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13 - ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Stormy Weather Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020

When Jesus sent his disciples across the lake into the storm he was aware, prayed for them, went to them, and took care of them. What a picture for us in the COVID-19 Crisis!

1. Pessimist: A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, we sure need it." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun came out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With A Gift

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Apr 4, 2020

How to consider what to do with the greatest gft of all.

What Do You Do With a Gift? I would like us to repeat our key verse for today found in Romans 6:23: The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. I suppose all of us at one time or another have received a gift. We get gifts for our birthday, gifts for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed