Sermons on Noon:

That’s Not Fair!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

That’s not fair! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Malachi chapter 2 verse 17 to chapter 3 verse 15. Ill: A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • Who was an American businessman, the founder of Carnegie Steel Company; • Which later became U.S. Steel. • A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • And ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Relationships A Biblical View

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 12, 2010

A look at what God has to say about relationships

Relationships a Biblical view: I told everyone last week that the talk today was going to be a talk I felt God prepared me for during the last 5 years of my life. A talk that I felt God put inside of me for just this time. As I began to put down on paper all the thoughts and feelings and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Ordained And Ready To Serve!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

Ordained and Ready to Serve! (The Levites, Jesus & the Christian) - Leviticus chapters 8-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Priesthood: Beginning & the End. Priesthood: Purpose & Ministry Priesthood: Ordination & Duty SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a co-worker. • Quote: ‘I told her about a problem in our office and my fear that I ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Surprised By Joy

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2014

Surprised by Joy - (Character Study Cleopas) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: They talked with each other (vs 14, 15 & 17) They welcomed a stranger (vs 15). They shared the story of Jesus (vs 18-23). They were willing to learn (vs 25-27) They practiced hospitality (vs 28) SERMONBODY: Ill: • The newspaper The Independent on Sunday (5 September ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Brethren

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Anything authentic has a counterfeit. Prayer is no exception. There is authentic prayer and there is a knock-off version of prayer.

“Authentic Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Open Many products are designed to imitate the real thing. There is plastic decking that looks like real wood. Vinyl flooring that appears to be ceramic tile. You can purchase fake fur or jewelry, You can buy knock-offs of name brand shoes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Always Working Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

How much do our assumptions and expectations limit us from seeing the real Jesus?

God is Always Working Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey – September 29, 2013 INTRO Social science has revealed a truth that can serve us well: WE T SEE REALITY AS IT IS...BUT ACCORDING TO PRECONCEIVED PARADIGMS Back in the 1940's, two researchers conducted an interesting experiment ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Process Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013

The Process of Discipleship (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Soldier (vs 3-4, 8-13) (2). The Athlete (vs 5) (3). The Farmer (vs 6-7) (4). The Victor (vs 8-13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Just imagine a factory in the UK of about 40-50 employees; • The aim of that factory is to produce shoes. • To help the factory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

He Came To Serve Others (2014)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2014

He came to serve others - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

Living Inside Out Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus tells the people that He has not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them. How has Jesus fulfilled them and, if we live by grace, what does this mean for us?

Living Inside Out - Matthew 5:17-20 - October 16, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #10 This morning we continue in our series on the Sermon on the Mount so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: *other

Follow These Instructions Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

Paul’s final instructions to Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Follow These Instructions Reading: Titus chapter 3 verses 12-15 • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • ill: Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

Ahhh Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 1: 1 – 17 Ahhh… Love 1 The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; therefore the virgins ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 1: 1 – 17 Love 1 The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; therefore the virgins love you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unexpected Joy

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009

We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Living A Life Of Sexual Purity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Sex. It is big in today’s world. As Christians we are constantly pressured to conform to the world’s low sexual standards. But we must resist and in this passage Paul gives us God’s standards for sexual purity.

Ephesians 5:3-14 Living a life of sexual purity Sometimes when watching the news on TV some footage might be coming up - say a bomb explosion or war scene - and before they show the footage there is an announcement something like this: This footage contains scenes which may offend some viewers. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Treasure

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2016

This Treasure – 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 1 to chapter 5 verse 10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: We Have a Glorious Ministry (chapter 4 verses 1-6) We Have a Valuable Treasure (chapter 4 verses 7-12). We Have a Confident Faith (chapter 4 verses 13-18). We Have a Future Hope (chapter 5 verses 1-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • We all love the idea of finding a hidden ...read more

Denomination: Brethren