Sermons on Martyrdom:

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Very Real Danger Of Spiritual Neglect Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The issue of Christians who fall away from the faith was present in the New Testament, even as it is today. How can we prevent this from happening, and be vigilant against growing weary of following Christ ourselves?

Today we begin a new message series from the Book of Hebrews which I’ve entitled “The Faith that Endures.” It’s a sobering book because it addresses a sobering topic—an issue that I know that I would prefer not to admit that it exists. It addresses the issue of Christians who are tempted to fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 102:25-27, Deuteronomy 32:43, 1 John 1:9, John 5:17-18, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Eleazar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2022

Eleazar eventually became the chief of all the Levites, the Israelite tribe God had set apart for priestly service, and he was in charge of the workings of the tabernacle

Eleazar Eleazar is the Hebrew High Priest, succeeding Aaron, his father, after death. He was the third son of Aaron and Elisheba and was in charge of the entire tabernacle, including its holy furnishings and articles. Died: Palestine Children: Phinehas Parents: Aaron, Elisheba Grandchild: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Or Cosmetology? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: If church members do Christian things like feed the homeless or go on mission trips, and these acts are done without love, then people are just wasting their time. Without love, God doesn’t care what we do for Him.

Neil Postman writes in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, “that we have reached the point where cosmetics has replaced ideology [or “practice”] as [a] field of expertise.”(1) The verb “cosmeticize” means, “to make something unpleasant or ugly superficially attractive.”(2) It’s common for people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Easter Sunday - in the midst of a series.

Intro: In the mid 1950’s, a Methodist minister in the UK, W E Sangster, noticed some symptoms in his throat and legs. He was found to have an incurable muscle disease that would eventually take away his voice, and his ability to swallow. So Sangster threw himself into his work, figuring he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich In Poverty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are rich Christians who live in utter poverty says Jesus. But to the church in Smyrna He says, "I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich!" So you have in the judgment of Jesus your poor Christians who are rich, and your rich Christians who are poor.

One of the great paradoxes of life is the fact that the poor can be richer than the rich. Poverty is no necessary hindrance to being wealthy. Wealth, on the other hand, is no guarantee of being truly rich. Even rich Christians are often not rich just because they have wealth. Charles Schultz, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

"9 Unimaginable Words That Should Guide Every Prayer"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 24, 2021

This is a sermon I preached on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: “9 Unimaginable Words that Should Guide Every Prayer” Script: Mt. 26:36-46 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-26-21 Intro: Shortly before his death as a martyr at the command of Spain’s Phillip II, the principal author of the Belgic Confession, Guido de Brès, wrote from prison the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

Standing Firm CCCAG July 11, 2021 Scripture- Matt 24 1-14 Today I want to talk about some things that are going on in our world that will probably affect us in the near future. I have a social media friend who is a pastor in Roanoke VA who posted a story about the first transgender female to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at The Church at Pergamum

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 2:12-17, Numbers 22:5-7, Numbers 25:1-3, Numbers 31:15-17, Hebrews 6:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Ultimate Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2023

The ultimate sign in John 20:1-31 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and the only Savior of sinners.

Introduction Today, I plan to conclude our sermon series that I have called “Signs.” Jesus performed thousands of miracles in his short ministry of two-and-a-half years. By these miracles, Jesus demonstrated that he had power over sickness, demons, nature, and even death itself. The Apostle ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James: Identity And Expectation Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 27, 2023

#47 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

#47. James: Identity and Expectation James 1:1-12 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of James. My favorite book of the Bible. Not just because my name is James, although I’m not gonna lie—I remember looking at the Table of Contents in my copy of the Children’s Living Bible when I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The World's Hatred Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 20, 2023

Nowhere in this passage does Jesus call any of His followers to seek revenge or retreat from the world because of their hatred towards you, but He is calling them to be an active, living testimony of the love and life of God.

As a review from the last Sundays, the narrative from chapters John 13 - 14 is describing Jesus is in His last week on earth and in chapters 15 on, it is down to the last hours before the crucifixion. He has been preparing the disciples for His death, eventual departure from the world and that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Complete Change Of Heart - The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 30, 2021

This message is about the dramatic change that the Apostle Paul went through, from being the chief enemy and persecutor of the church to its chief defender and Apostle.

May 30, 2021 Sermon - A Complete Change of Heart (Saul) - Acts 9:1-31 Today we continue in our short series on highlights from the book of Acts, and today we are looking at the main figure in the narrative of the book of Acts, Paul. His story is amazing because he experiences a complete ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sumpremacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Love is central to Christianity. For love is the power of the age to come that has invaded our day. Love has broken into the present day from its home in heaven.

Beside Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer, 1 Corinthians 13 represents on of the most well known and loved passages in all of the Bible. Perhaps it is the most cherished passage in all of the Apostle Paul’s writings. And while the word love is mentioned ten times in this one chapter, you’ll not find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist