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Praying & Sharing Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 4, 2021

‘Praying & Sharing’ Acts chapter 4 verses 23-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: • notice who is praying (vs 23-24) • notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) • notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) • notice what was asked (vs 29-30) • notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: • notice there was unity (vs 32) • there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 6, 2021

God is willing to lead us in His perfect will by speaking to us through several ways. But we must be willing to obey His voice to enjoy the blessings of His divine guidance.

Hearing and Obeying the Voice of God Study Text: 1 Samuel 3: 1 – 14 Introduction: - One of the greatest benefits of our salvation is hearing God speak to us personally. There can be no intimate relationship with our heavenly Father without it. But, as easy as it is for us to speak to Him, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Construction Site Or Warzone?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 25, 2021

God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. Any church that rebuilds becomes a construction site, which is a warzone for spiritual battle. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

Last week I mentioned how I believe that God is calling us to rebuild our fellowship after a series of setbacks. This means that our church is currently sitting smack dab in the middle of a spiritual construction site. I remember how I once pastored a church where we built a multipurpose ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-11, Ezra 4:4-5, Nehemiah 4:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Own Pillar Of Fire

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2025

Sometimes we wish we had a pillar of fire to guide us through the wilderness. This message looks at the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as one suggestion.

It was 1987, I was pastoring in Truro, and co-chairing a young adult’s event just outside of Washington, DC. I had been in DC for the weekend, looking at hotels and meeting space, and I was making my way back to Allentown, Pennsylvania, with my co-chair, Dwight Addington. Dwight pastored Bethany ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

07 Joy In Peace Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025

Joy flourishes when we rest in God’s presence and experience His peace.

Have you ever watched video footage of a hurricane? The winds howl, rain pours in sheets, and everything in its path is shaken. But in the very center of the storm, there’s something incredible: the eye of the storm. While chaos swirls all around, the eye remains calm. The storm is still there. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Declare Unto You The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 2, 2025

Paul had a lot of things to cover in this first letter to the Corinthians. He gave them a brief reminder of what the Gospel was all about in these first few verses of chapter 15.

I Declare Unto You The Gospel (This message is reworked from a sermon preached at Littleby Baptist Church near Mexico, MO on April 28, 2025; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Good evening and it’s great to worship the Lord together with you this evening! These joint meetings are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Caring And Sharing: Four Key Steps To Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2024

Are you telling the world the reasons why you have hope in the Lord? Are you living a good and holy life so that those you meet might focus not on your hypocrisy but on the life-saving Gospel message you bring? Are you willing to place the interests of others above that or your own?

Caring and Sharing: Four Key Elements to Effective Evangelism 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we follow Christ’s command to go and make disciples of all nations, we do so with the glorious hope that our planting seeds of righteousness might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Living SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Understanding God's will in a sinful world

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of faith and the world, seeking to navigate the often tumultuous waters of life. We are here to seek understanding, to seek wisdom, and to seek God's will in a world that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Topics: God's Wrath

Are You Maturing? SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Good Friday. Looking At The Cross From 3 Disciples Perspective Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 31, 2024

So, I want to set the scene for you today. I would like you to put yourself in the shoes of the disciples. As we gather today to reflect on the profound mystery and deep significance of the Last Supper

We live in a world where everything is instant, where trends only last for a while. What was famous a month ago is not popular anymore. So what happens in easter is that we tend to say it does not trend anymore because we heard it so so so many times. We know Jesus was betrayed, we know Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Luke 22:33-34, Luke 22:61, John 21:15-17, John 14:1-6, John 14:7-11, John 13:23-24, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Picture Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024

The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All His Time Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 28, 2025

What do you think is the most precious commodity wasted in most people’s lives every day?

Series: All His – Time Question: What do you think is the most precious commodity wasted in most people’s lives every day? The answer to that question: Is Time! Thesis: Scriptures address time as a divine gift from God and a divine element with seasons. It’s also noted as a human element that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, 2 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is o.

Thesis: It is o.k. to question God, just don't get stuck there. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about a Jewish tailor named Lev Ashram who goes to a synagogue to pray. On his way out he meets a rabbi. "Well, what have you been doing in the synagogue, Lev Ashram?" the rabbi asks. "I was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Lessons From The History Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE

BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE (:1-8) INTRODUCTION - LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION A. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message 1. It is important to listen closely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1.

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. (Lk.4:8) 3. To fulfill our highest purpose for living (Psa.45:11) 4. To direct ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational