Sermons on Michael Curry:

What A Christian Should Do? Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Your Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 10, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez gives us insight into how we don’t have to hang onto the past but press forward into the future.

Turning Your Pain into Gain Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs April 22, 2001 The top selling Christian book recently is “The Prayer of Jabez”. How many of you have read the book? It is written from the perspective of an obscure prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4. Everything written in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Handle Failure"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003

How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003

Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rivalry (Psalm 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

In this expository, alliterated sermon, Psalm 2 publicizes a great rivalry between God and his enemies which includes a Serious Rebellion, a Sovereign Reaction, and a Safe Refuge. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

The Rivalry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/12 I’ll never forget watching the 1991 NBA Finals. It was billed as one of the greatest matchups in NBA history. It was dubbed “Manifest Destiny: Magic vs. Michael” by the Chicago Tribune and called “The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Let’s consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him

INTRO.- Do you believe in Jesus? A better question is: Does the world believe in Jesus? And how much? Heroes & Icons (Time magazine’s top 10) Michelle Obama Chesley B. Sullenberger Richard Phillips Seth Berkley Michael Eavis Leonard Abess Hadizatou Mani Rick Warren Van Jones Somaly Mam I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

When it comes to love in our lives, we need to quit focusing on our feelings and instead focus on the mission. There are times in every relationship where you’re going to feel high levels of passionate love for one another. But there are also times when y

The Ministry of Christian Marriage Joshua 24:14-15 and Colossians 3:12-17 Les and Leslie Parrott tell the story of Jennifer and Michael. After graduating from college, they married and began their individual career pursuits- she as an account executive and he as a social worker. They had put off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Aug 12, 2008

A topical sermon taken from a series i preached called 30 Days to Live. My 3 main points were influenced by a similar sermon preached at Life Church in OKC.

Intro: Tom mentioned “Faith Day” at the Reds’ game this past Sunday, we actually had an opportunity to attend one of those a few years ago while we were up here for a weekend. On that particular date Michael W. Smith was performing, a life long Reds fan with Nicole C. Mullen, the daughter of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist

Threefold Holy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 4

THREEFOLD HOLY (REVELATION 4) I was first reminded by a nice receptionist of restrictions in my apartment lobby in pandemic times: “Mr. Yap, you didn’t wear a mask.” The next few weeks’ behavior were erratic and embarrassing, usually with older people. An older lady, upon realizing she had no mask ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Killers.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004

. Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Nike Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 4, 2002

Quitters never win and winners never quit. How to be a winner

RUN WITH NIKE No this is not an ad for Michael Jordan and NIKE However Madison Ave and the advertisers there have convinced us some how that if we where this product while running or competing in some event we will win just because we wear their product. Is there something magical about NIKE? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Propitiation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Propitiation

SO GREAT A SALVATION - PROPITIATION. I. Definition. A. The English word to propitiate means "to make favorably included; appease; conciliate." Propitiation is the "act of propitiating...that which propitiates." B. The Greek words are the verb, hilaskomai and its derivatives. This verb means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Answers For The Accuser

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 16, 2019

How to deal with accustions.

“Answers for the Accuser” Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Introduction: I’ve had this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2022

Although we should be concerned about how we live in this life, the most important concern is the way to God and thus heaven; Jesus is that way.

Jesus is the Way (John 14:1-11) 1. Misunderstandings happen all the time. Here are some: My toddler was about to hit her head on a bar at the playground, so I told her to duck. She quacked at me and then hit her head. A guy ran into a service station and said he needed some 710. They had no ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11, Hebrews 1:1-3, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible