Sermons on Lot Was A Disgrace:

A Scandal In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014

A Scandal in the Church - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Dealing with Disgrace (vs 1-5) Explaining the Expulsion (vs 6-8) Clarifying some Confusion (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Somebody sent this anecdote into Readers Digest: • One afternoon in the hospital operating room where I am a nurse, • I heard one of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

All Things New: Born Again Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Sep 17, 2011

In Revelation 21:5 Jesus said, "I am making all things new." What does that mean, and how can I be Born Again (made new)? 7 things...

All Things New: Born Again! In Revelation 21:5 Jesus said, “I am making all things new.” Not I did… Not I will (someday)… But I Am—right now—renewing everything. Unfortunately, the past life of new believers too often enshackles them to a brokenness and the newness never comes… Let’s bury the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Outrageousness Of Sin

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2012

We to understand that sin is outrageous. It is an offensive the dedicated believer, is an insult to the Savior, and invites the wrath of God.

The Outrageousness of Sin Proverbs 14:34 We live in a day of tolerance. Bill Muehlenberg in his blog, CultureWatch, says, “Tolerance is all the rage today, and perhaps no other value is so trumpeted in modern Western culture than this one. It is the ultimate test of whether one is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 26 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 26 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we found the Lord giving Abram a pep talk concerning His covenant to build a nation through him. Abram was coming off of a great military victory, but was still concerned that he and Sarah hadn’t been able to have a baby through the first ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

People display joy (intense happiness or great delight) over all sorts of things – a new house, a new car, a new baby. What makes joy, as a fruit of the Spirit any different than joy in general?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Thinking of this week’s subject, joy, I was having a tough time getting my mind around the idea. Joy, according to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Shackles Off My Feet So I Can Dance

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 26, 2016

Most of the Lord's prayer is in the plural. Forgive us as we forgive others. This is a message about forgiving people who sinned against others, but we let it bother us. Taking up an offense becomes a spiritual weight that robs joy and peace.

Take the Shackles off my Feet So I Can Dance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title This is our 3rd week on Mt. 6:12. In week 1 we talked about the notebooks we have on others. Love does not keep a record of wrongs done, but we often do. The Lord's prayer teaches us that if we want God to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of A Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

A great legacy begins with a simple man.

THE BEGINNING OF A LEGACY Nehemiah 1:1-11 I. Replace Indifference With Genuine Compassion (1-4) A. Connected to a Disobedient People 1. Jews of the captivity 2. Captivity came from disobedience B. Connected to a Present ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 6, 2019

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 3, 2019

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 3, 2019 Series #45 / Luke 15:1-10 INTRO There are two very different types of adjustments that exit. Some are adjustments within the same framework. Daylight savings is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Time

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2003

The book of Daniel contaians many prophesies. Concerning the end of time Daniel tell us to expect: Resurrection, Retribution, and Reward!

The End Of Time Scott R Bayles, preacher I’m sure several people here this morning have seen the bumper stickers, "In case of rapture this car will be unmanned," or some else like that. While such statements are intended to be funny to some, there are confusing to others. Many people have read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

A Stepping Stone To Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

A Communion Meditation and the First of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a couple of questions that I am asking you to reflect on: (Slide 1) Who is the most humble person you know and what makes them that way? Is humility a weakness or a strength? What is humility anyway? A man prayed this for his son, ‘Build me a son, O Lord, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Redeeming Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Comes For His Bride Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

Gomer's unfaithfulness as a symbol of us, and Hosea's humility in purchasing back his bride as a symbol of Christ's humility to come and suffer for us.

The King Comes for His Bride If you are a little down, and looking for a pick-me-up, the Minor Prophets are probably not the thing to read. Usually within them are some fantastic nuggets of encouragement, and prophecies about Christ's redemption, however, most of what they have to say can be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph A Righteous Father

Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008

Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Bigger The Ego, The Harder The Fall"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 15, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that miraculous things occur in the lives of believers when they humble themselves, but pride (and a bad attitude) will cause them to spiritually crash and burn.

2 Kings 5:9-14 (ESV) Proverb 16:18 (MSG) 15 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Humility will cause miraculous things to occur in the lives of believers, but pride will cause them to spiritually crash and burn. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Sacrifice For Sins Is Left Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that accepting the LORD JESUS once is as powerful as the blood of JESUS and will redeem you forever from your sin.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you trampling the blood of JESUS under your feet? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that accepting the LORD JESUS once is as powerful as the blood of JESUS and will redeem you forever from your sin. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:26 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26

Denomination: Pentecostal