Sermons on Our Sinful State:

I Want To Be Ready

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2013

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sleepers (vs 13-15). (2). The Sorrowful (vs 13 & 14). (3). The Survivors (vs 15-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were sitting around in the kitchen; • The older brother said to the younger. • “I’ll give you a pound if you let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014

We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

Where Are All The Esther's?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 4, 2014

The option that says, I know God is bigger than this, I know God has said that all things are possible to those who believe, I know God is a God of miracles, but ....it's so cozy and warm right where we are

For starters, this morning I want everyone to stand up and trade seats with their spouse..or if your by your self today, slide over two spaces to another seat. Okay now, if everyone is all cozy now.. Let's get started. I want to describe something to you this morning, it's invisible and warm, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ-Focused Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 6, 2016

Christ-Focused Ministry - 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 1-18 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I follow Christ’s example (vs 1) • I use spiritual weapons (vs 2-6) • I don’t judge by appearance (vs 7-11) • I let God do the commending (vs 12-18) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A family were driving through the country lanes enjoying a day out; • Dad was driving and looking for a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Do The Work Of An Evangelist

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 23, 2016

Looking at the difference between the office of Evangelist and the work of Evangelism that we all can take part in.

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Part In The Body

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Every member of the Church is an indispensable part of the Body of Christ.

Remember talking about NEXT? How we’re going to specifically going to be working on … N – New small groups and measured Sunday School growth E – Encouraging strong homes X – Extending our reach T – Taking it to God Not only have we had several specific measures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 17, 2016

Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Humble Dependence Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 5 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. It follows the events of Paul's life in Acts 9:20-31.

Introduction: A. A certain Boy Scout master was determined that his Scouts would be ready for the next Court of Honor. 1. So he ordered that each of them be ready to report about a good deed they had done before the next meeting. 2. When they gathered at the next meeting, the Scout master asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heavenly Bodies Made To Give Light And To Serve As Signs. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2018

This is the history of the fourth day's work; the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights. God created these bodies in the sky, and assigned them several functions to benefit mankind: to make the distinction between day and night. . . . .

May 17, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.5: The Heavenly Bodies Made to Give Light and to Serve as Signs. Gen. 1:14-19. (KJV) 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

We`ll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jul 16, 2023

A look at the roles of Christians.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 3. A pastor was leaving his area and was saying farewell to his congregation at the Church doors for the last time. He shook the hand of an elderly lady as she walked out. She said, "Your successor won't be as good as ...read more

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This will be a day like there has never been before. This time of intense trouble will go on longer than we want and it will be more intense than we want. Jesus seems to tell us that this time of mega affliction or Great Tribulation will be just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

When the book of Daniel opened, we met a young man, no more than a middle-school-aged student. Now, as Daniel closes, we see a man who is advanced in years and probably around his mid-80s. Daniel has dared to stand alone for God in a hostile environment. He has clearly shown us that a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Mother? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This sermon explores how the concept of "family" takes on a different meaning when a person becomes a follower of Jesus Christ.

We have been going through a series called The Story. It is God’s story as told through the people, places, and events in the Bible. Today, because it is Mother’s Day and we are short on time, I decided rather than to focus on some lengthy passages in the Old Testament, I just simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:48-50, Luke 9:59, John 19:26

Denomination: Christian Church