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Guilt And Grace In The Garden

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010

God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Attaining Maturity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the goal of unity and building up the body of Christ.

Introduction We have been going through the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Let’s review. After three chapters extolling the blessings of God shown to believers in Christ Jesus, Paul begins to address how we live in response to those blessings. In verse 1 he tells us to walk in a manner worthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Game Changing Events Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 19, 2010

5 Great reasons to Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord! Colossians 1:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 8, 2010 *John Piper once said: “To be supremely loving, God must give us what will be best for us and delight us most; He must give us Himself. But what do we do when we are given or shown something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace That Empowers Us Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 5 in series. A further exploration of church relationships in the light of the gospel.

What is the thing you most want in life? Perhaps its that new car or long overdue holiday. Lower interest rates on your home loan. Maybe a short break from the children or the prospect of a stress free Christmas. One researcher, Max-Neef, classifies fundamental our human needs as follows: ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace On Trial.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Defined…shaped…equipped

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Change The Mind! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

We pray & we pray but nothing seems to happen. "God, are you asleep up there? Don't you hear my prayers?" Weeks may pass & nothing seems to happen! So what do we do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the second of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged not to be paralyzed by our lack of knowledge but to use every opportunity to work boldly but wisely for the glory of God.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers not to be paralyzed by their lack of knowledge but to use every opportunity to work boldly but wisely for the glory of God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 11:1-6: 1 Cast your bread upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Christian Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Peace: Ready, Set, Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Peace comes hard for some at Christmas. We must be open to what God wants to give, we must get down to what God wants us to be doing, and we must find meaning in our ordinary pursuits.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2004 These are stressful days. There is too much going on. Too much work, too much to think about, too many demands. Stressful. We’d really like some peace, wouldn’t we? Just a moment or two of quiet – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren