Sermons on Pointing Fingers:

Trial At Caesarea Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013

Trial at Caesarea - Acts 24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The charges against Paul (vs 1-9) (B). Paul’s defence (vs 10-21) (C). Felix’s (in)decision (vs 22-23) (D). Felix’s dialogues with Paul (vs 24-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: Some stupid questions or answers that were actually given in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

You've Got Mail: Sardis Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The fifth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Sardis in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Sardis Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL From the manufacturing hub of Thyatira a first-century postman continued southward another forty miles until arriving at the acropolis of Sardis. Sitting atop a steep hill roughly 1,500 feet above the main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17-28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Sower, The Seed & The Soil

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This sermon is based on the parable of the four soils and is intended to enourage believers to share their faith in Jesus. It is expository and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

THE SOWER, THE SEED AND THE SOIL Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Anger And Joy Of God

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Is God judging America - and how should we live?...

The Anger and Joy of God Psalm 37:1-6 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God on something rather unusual - The Anger and Joy of God. I dare say that as I have prepared for this morning, I have come to realize that God is angry, and we tend to misunderstand how angry He really ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-6

Denomination: *other

God's Purpose In Hardship

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding God’s purpose in the midst of our hardships...

God’s Purposes in Hardship Romans 5:3-8 This morning I want to talk with you about a subject that is close to each and every one of our hearts - and that is this . . . God’s Purpose in Hardship As hard as it is, we have to answer the difficult questions. We cannot simply ignore them hoping they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: *other

Waffles And Spaghetti

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the differences between men and women = powerful concept.

Waffles and Spaghetti Romans 15:7 This morning I want to start a brand new series that I have called "Fireproof" - a title I borrowed from an awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. Like you, I have discovered that relationships can be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: *other

The Perfect Mother

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2009

Even though we aren’t perfect, there is something about a mother’s love that points us toward God’s own perfect love.

Mother’s Day 2009 The Perfect Mother Matthew 15:21-28 May 10, 2009 There were three young children who loved to get up early and watch out the window for the garbage truck. They took great delight in watching the waste hauler empty the can, then work the lever that caused the truck to compact the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother's Day: Mary

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 13, 2009

This is a Mother’s Day message that focuses on Mary. It’s alliterated and expository. PowerPoint and video clip available, just e-mail me.

MOTHER’S DAY: MARY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Today is a special day because we can come together like this as a family for two primary reasons. One is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ. The other is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks and neither can be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are The Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 21, 2023

At some point in our lives, have we ever felt the thrill of victory over something? Have we ever felt the pain and agony of defeat?

What is victory and what does it mean? Victory is a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, or to endeavor against odds or difficulties. Defeat is to suffer, a prevention of success, a loss of a contest, a failure, or to be overthrown. At some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Queen Of Sheba: ‘curiosity Satisfied'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024

The Queen of Sheba: ‘Curiosity Satisfied' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Her Mission (vs 1-3) (2). Her Evaluation (vs 4-5) (3). Her Declaration (vs 6-9) (4). Her Presentation (vs 10-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Across the world, our ideas of what makes someone "beautiful" vary immensely. • If you ever needed proof that beauty is in the eye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Accession Of Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020

Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Brethren

The Accession Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020

Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Brethren