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Growing Old God's Way (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 5, 2020

Growing Old God's Way - Psalm 71 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Theme #1: Develop a Knowledge of God. • Theme #2: Develop Good Habits. • Theme #3: Develop a Lifestyle of Serving God. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Growing old has been described as the, ‘metallic age’. • That is when you get silver in your hair, gold in your teeth and lead in your ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Reality Of The Treasure Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 7, 2021

This is the first of four messages looking at the Parable of the Foolish Rich Man. It was part of our annual Money Month

When you think of a treasure, what crosses your mind? Perhaps something buried by a pirate? When I was a boy, when I thought about treasure, I thought about Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island”. By the way, Long John Silver was the ship’s cook, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Joy is a feeling that no matter how hard life is, I have the best that life can offer in Christ. Anyone can feel good and be happy when all is going well and life is free of negatives. But with the fruit of joy you can rejoice in the Lord always, even when life is full of negatives

Martin Clark said every church should have a humor committee because there are more funny things that happen in church than in a zoo, for people are funnier than the animals. God made man to be the only creature on earth who can laugh because of his sense of humor. Christians need a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

How To Be A Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2021

'How to Be a Good Shepherd' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 1-4 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The reason for having elders (vs 1) • The responsibility of elders (vs 2-3) • The reward of the elders (vs 4) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I like the story of the shepherd woke up one afternoon having enjoyed a deep sleep, • Realising the situation, he panicked in case somebody had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Straining Toward The Goal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2019

Philippians 3:12-4:1 teaches us what is involved in straining toward the goal of seeing Christ in glory.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church. After the opening greeting, thanksgiving, and prayer, Paul wanted the Philippians to know that despite his imprisonment, the gospel was still advancing. Then, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Music

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There is power in music and song to lead, to lift, and to express love. Yet we often fail to use this power. We let the discords of life, which are very real and powerful, to drive out the song and harmony, and we become a part of the negatives of life without a song.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating historical example of the victory of the underdog. Sybaris was one of the wealthiest of Greek cities. The people lived in luxury and were the envy of others. But some people are never satisfied, and so one of the leaders persuaded the tribunal to confiscate ...read more

10 Commandments

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Nov 13, 2019

Modern Society Mocks The Truth And Exalts The Lie. We Live In A Time When Right Is Classified As Wrong And Wrong As Right. Many People Believe That There Are No "Moral Absolutes."

Today, We Begin A Series On The Ten Commandments. Modern Society Mocks The Truth And Exalts The Lie. We Live In A Time When Right Is Classified As Wrong And Wrong As Right. Many People Believe That There Are No "Moral Absolutes." This Is Reflected In Statements Like:"What’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3, Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That's Good! (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018

You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5, Psalm 145:8-9, Proverbs 14:14, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 Our Present Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2018

This message is part of a series using Dickens Christmas Carol as a framework. This week looks at how Christmas has impacted the present

He had become a celebrity, there was no other word for it, he had toured with his wife across the United States and Canada and crowds flocked to see him. During his time in the U.S., because of his celebrity status, he was granted an opportunity to address Congress on international copyright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2018

Sermon Explaining everything that Jesus completed on the cross

It Is Finished CCCAG December 16th, 2018 Scripture- John 19-20 John 19:30- It is Finished Some of you might remember this event from the news. On May 1st, 2003 a Navy S3 Viking aircraft started its final approach to land on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. That’s not unusual as normally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

These are little short lessons or short messages to us in the bulletins, you can freely use this thoughts, no credit needed.

This are bulletin stuffers or minute lessons by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Permission granted to freely use. His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you realize the person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least? Forgiveness is a gift from God, that we can share ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2014

To show that GOD in His Great Goodness laid up all things for us and even labored and work hard for His children.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD in His Great Goodness laid up all things for us and even labored and work hard for His children. IV. TEXT: Psalms 31:19 (Amplified Bible) 31:19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018

The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Jonah 1:1-3, Romans 12:6-8, Romans 8:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:23, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Except

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Several Scriptures that contain the word "except" are pulled out and examined.

EXCEPT I. DEFINING EXCEPT A. Webster's Concise Dictionary Except --- 1. To leave or take out; exclude; omit. 2. To object; take exception; with to. With the exception of; save; but. 1. Informal But for the fact that; only 2. Archaic Unless B. Old Testament ---Hebrew 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42, Genesis 32:26, Joshua 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ