Sermons on Pivot Point:

How Should Christians Vote?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

Written just prior to the last presidential election, this topical sermon encourages Christians to prepare for upcoming elections by praying, thinking biblically about tough issues, and getting involved in a variety of ways. PowerPoint available.

How Should Christians Vote? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/4/2012 With the Presidential election just a couple of days away I’m guessing most of you are pretty tired of all the political ads and campaign coverage flooding your television sets. I heard a good story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Super-Dads: Father's Day 2013

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

He might not have super strength or be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but dads are their kids first superheroes! This Father's Day sermon explores three characteristics of Super-Dads! PowerPoint is available.

FATHER’S DAY: SUPER DADS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/16/2013 Well, let me start out today by saying “Happy Father’s Day” to all of our Dads. One little boy, when asked to explain about Father’s Day, said, “It’s just like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Sermon 01/2014

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 29, 2014

The Old Testament was all about rules and regulations....the dos and don’ts for a relationship with God.....but, every man that God used throughout the scriptures failed at some point and time except Jesus

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

'god's Requirements For Our Lives!'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2019

If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and some requirements to open the doors and windows of heaven to us. In this outline we point some that will put you on the path of blessings.

'GOD'S REQUIREMENT FOR OUR LIVES!' Micah 6:8 (KJV) He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 6:36

Envious Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

This sin of envy is capable of any evil, even to the point of killing the Son of God to eliminate Him from the competition. We live in a dangerous world because of the potential of this sin. Paul lists it with the worst sins of depravity

We seldom get the whole story on anything. No doubt, most of us are aware of how the rocks brought back from the moon were kept in isolation for some time less the contain some organism that could spread disease for which we have no defense. That made a lot of sense, and made everyone feel more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Community In The Struggle For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2019

Community in the Struggle for the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verse 27 to chapter 2 verse 11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • You are not alone (1:27) • You are on the winning side (1:28) • You are honoured to suffer for Christ (1:29-30) • You need the mind of Christ (2:1-11) SERMON BODY Ill: • Last week it was reported that; • Chinese authorities have demolished a well-known Christian ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

'it’s Your Choice'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2024

'It’s Your Choice' - Joshua chapter 24 verses 1-33 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Call to Remember (vs 1-13) (2). A Call to Choose (Josh. 24:14-18) (3). A Call to Commit (vs 25-28) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Herbert Asquith was a British politician and statesman, • Who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. • He was the last Liberal ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

The Three Sure Witnesses

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 30, 2024

And what is it that we can know for sure? I John 5:5 proclaims that “Jesus is the Son of God.” And the reason we can know this for sure is that there are multiple witnesses that point to the same fact. And they are in agreement with each other.

Alba 9-29-2024 THE THREE SURE WITNESSES I John 5:6-12 Donald Trump has often spoken of what he calls, “fake news” when describing what he considers biased reporting. And it is true that most reporting about Trump is negative, while his opponents receive more favorable treatment. But did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction.'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2021

'Rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction'. John chapter 6 verses 25-40. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: Satisfy our curiosity? (vs 25) Question #2: How can we satisfy/please God (vs 28)? Question #3: Will you satisfy our eyes by showing us a miracle? (vs 30b) Question #4: Will you keep on satisfying us with food?? (vs 34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Wherever you go in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Transformed By Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

In Job 38:1-10 God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Three key points: The Majesty of God’s Creation, The Limitations of Human Understanding, and The Invitation to Trust in God's Wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into one of the most profound passages in Scripture, where God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Let’s turn to Job 38:1-10 in the New Living Translation: "Then the Lord answered Job from ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-10, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 40:28, Job 38:2, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 38:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Case Study 4 - Anna -The Female Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 26, 2025

Case Study 4: Anna: The Female Evangelist. Luke chapter 2 verses 36-38 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Insight #1. Prophetess (vs 36a). Insight #2. Daughter (vs 36b) Insight #3. Widow (vs 36c-37). Insight #4. Witness (vs 38). SERMON BODY: Ill: • When you plant a Chinese bamboo tree, • You will need to water it, nurture it, and fertilize it every day. • But nothing will happen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Brethren

Go! And Recognise The Eternal Priest-King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025

The Bible is full of mysteries, and one of the most fascinating is the identity of Melchizedek. Explore what Scripture teaches about Melchizedek and how his role ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, our eternal Priest-King.

Go! And Recognise the Eternal Priest-King Introduction: Who is Melchizedek? The Bible is full of mysteries, and one of the most fascinating is the identity of Melchizedek. He appears suddenly in Genesis 14:18-20, blesses Abraham, receives a tithe from him, and then vanishes from the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 7:23-25, Hebrews 10:19-22, Colossians 2:17, Luke 22:19-20, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 10:11, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 9:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025

KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

From Paul, With Love (2025)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2025

Complete in Christ #1: From Paul, with Love – Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-14 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The City. (b). The Church. (c). The Crisis. (d). The Content. (d1) A saving faith (vs 4a, 6b) (d2) A shared love (vs 4&8) (d3) A sure hope (vs 5) SERMON BODY: Reading: Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-14 • The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson, in 1971, • He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren