Sermons on Pointing Finger:

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Walking In Love, Light & Wisdom!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 17, 2018

Walking in Love, Light & Wisdom – Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Walk in Love (vs 1-2): • we are Gods children (vs 1) • we are dearly loved (vs 1) • we are indebted (vs 2) (2). Walk As Children of Light (vs 3-14) • we are saints (vs 3-4) • we are kings (vs 5-6) • we are light (vv. 7-14) (3). Walk in Wisdom (vs 15-21): • we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Sharing Christ With A Christless Culture

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2018

Sharing Christ with a Christless Culture - Acts chapter 17 verses 1-10 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). City and Government: • (a). It was a key city. • (b). It was an unusual city. (2). Method and Message: • (a). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2) • (b). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2) • (c). He gave evidence (vs 2) • (d). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And John The Baptist (Doubt) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 8, 2018

Jesus and John the Baptist (Doubt) - Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). JESUS & JOHN’S DISCIPLES: • An anxious request (19-21) • An astute reply (21-23) (2). JESUS & THE MIXED CROWD: • An affirmation of John (24-28) • An angry rebuke (30-35) SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common. • Abraham, Sarah, Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Significance Of A New Creation-18 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2016

Part B--xiv-xvi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XVIII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Actions Have Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2017

Our Actions Have Consequences – Exodus chapter 22 verses 1-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Jews: living under the law. (2). The Christian: living under God’s grace! (3). The Law: Given to Protect The People. (4). The Theme: restitution. (5). The Case Laws: a summary. (6). The Lord: an exemplar. SERMON BODY ill: • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Under Construction: How To Rebuild The Walls In Your Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Karim Camara on Sep 21, 2017

Everyone, even followers of Christ, at some point in their life has to deal with instability, uncertainty, lack of accomplishment and other things that make us feel that we have no walls (structures) in our life.

The building and rebuilding of walls date back to ancient times. Through human history governments, militaries have constructed defensive walls to keep enemies at bay. Famous wall had included the Amorite Wall which stretched over a hundred miles between the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers (modern ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Actions Have Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 8, 2017

Our Actions Have Consequences – Exodus chapter 22 verses 1-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Jews: living under the law. (2). The Christian: living under God’s grace! (3). The Law: Given to Protect The People. (4). The Theme: restitution. (5). The Case Laws: a summary. (6). The Lord: an exemplar. SERMON BODY • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

God's Gift To Men

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

The sacred mystery of Christmas is the Incarnation, that God became flesh and made His dwelling among us. The world opposes this mystery as irrational and offensive, because it points to our fallen nature and need for a Savior.

The Mystery of Christmas, what makes it special, is the Incarnation. A mystery is not part of our human, rational understanding. It is sublime, and part of divine revelation. Non-Christians can witness the events of Christmas—the baby in the manger, etc.—but without God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2022

Following his rise to power, David conquered the city of Jerusalem. He established it as Israel's capital, subsequently taking the Ark of the Covenant into the city to be the central point of worship in the Israelite religion.

According to the Hebrew Bible, David was the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favorite of Saul, the first king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps His Promise! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2022

“God Keeps His Promise” – Romans chapter 1 verses 1-7 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Bible Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-7 SERMON AUDIO: https://surf.pxwave.com/wl/?id=nHg09lBuN7qREjI3Mi3MLJWUH5J0gnXt SERMON VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FR9SqycqP1k SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul was a servant (vs 1a). (2). Paul was an apostle (vs 1b). (3). Paul was a preacher (vs 1c-4). (4). Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Tested And Approved!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2022

Tested and Approved - The Temptation of Jesus - Luke chapter 4 verses 1-13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TEMPTATION #1: selfishness (vs 1-5) TEMPTATION #2: presumption (vs 5-8) TEMPTATION #3: compromise (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The British PM Boris Johnson took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • Boris Johnson replied; “I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023

‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2023

'Guard the Heart' - Proverbs chapter 4 verses 10-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Choice to Guard the Heart (vs 10-19) The Command to Guard the Heart (vs 23a) The cause and effect of a Guarded Heart (vs 23–27 SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China. • Is the only man-made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Denomination: Brethren

Kingdom Keys - Ecclesiasties Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

The meaning of life is to enjoy the freedom and the simplicity of life given to us by God's grace through the realization of God’s absolute control to the point we trust in the Lord’s love.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:8, John 10:10, Genesis 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational