Sermons on Pivot Point:

Ways You Can Leave Church

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010

A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 - – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Tongues & Prophecy – Two Views: • Cessationism • Charismatic (2). Some Introductory Remarks: • We are studying 1st Corinthians, not just tongues and prophesy • The main subject of chapters 12-14 is spiritual gifts • Paul addresses chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

Tongues & Prophecy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Tongues & Prophecy Part 2 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prophecy and the Insider (vs 1-19). • Tongues don’t edify the Church but prophecy does (vs 2-4) • Tongues don't benefit the hearer without an interpreter, but prophecy benefits everyone (vs 5-15). • Tongues don't instruct the assembly, but prophecy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019

Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 14:9, John 5:19, Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Of All Nights – The Garden (2020 Sermon) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 28, 2020

Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53 - Sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place - Obedience (vs 39-45) (2). The Kiss - Treachery (vs 47-48) (3). The Sword - Rebellion (vs 49-51) (4). The Cup - Submission (vs 52-54a) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. • In one particular comic strip, • Snoopy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Lord Have Mercy Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 8 from our Jonah series. This message explores the concept of mercy. God asks Jonah a pointed question concerning His right to show mercy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #8 “Lord Have Mercy!” Review Two themes intertwine through the little journal of the prophet Jonah. The actions of a merciful sovereign God. The actions of a miserable broken man. I. God called Jonah – Jonah ran FROM God II. God ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23, 1 Timothy 1:12-16, Nahum 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Came From The Father Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 15, 2018

Jesus was forthright in declaring that He came from the Father, and that He would return to the Father. Christmas is recognition of this truth, pointing especially to the sacrifice of the Saviour for the sin of mankind.

“I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2017

2 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-II—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Welcome Competition: The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, & ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Only Hope

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

Satan cannot defeat us. His only hope is that we will give into our emotions and defeat ourselves. Sermons uses a sports' analogy to bring home this point.

Satan's only hope John 14:27 • What enables us to have this peace? John 14:1, 21-26 • What does this peace produce? John 14:30, 16:33 ? Why did Jesus to overcome the world? I John 5:4, 5 • John 20:19, 21, 26 – “Peace be” Sometimes sporting events are good analogies of spiritual principles. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do Christians And Muslims Worship The Same God?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2016

The incident at Wheaton College involving Christian professor Larycia Hawkins, points out the lack of understanding in Christian circles about the nature Jehovah versus the nature of Allah.

DO CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE SAME GOD? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Phone Call 1. Three men wanted to make a phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions. Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Polish. So they went to Devil who is the boss. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Speaking Are We Listening - Malachi: An Overview

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

The Book of Malachi – God is Speaking Are We Listening - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi • (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. • (b). Malachi dialogued with people. • (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. • (d). Malachi is full of God words! • (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Detrimental Competition-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

His Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 30, 2015

This passage in Luke 19 reads like a book of three chapters - The sacrifice of a colt, The praise of a crowd, and The weeping of Christ. Each point can be used as a sermon in itself.

His Triumphal Entry Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Seek The Living One Among The Dead? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 6, 2015

Why Do You Seek the Living One among the Dead? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-3) (2). The Angelic Beings (vs 4-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Quote: Professor John Lennox: "Stephen Hawkins was just ahead of me at Cambridge, I can remember him quite well although I did not know him. I was rather amused when the Times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Brethren