Sermons on Pointing Fingers:

Jesus, A King For All.

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Nov 27, 2018

At the triumphal entry, Luke emphasizes that Jesus has some similarities with Roman rulers, even while having important differences, in order to help make the point that Jesus is a king for all.

12/2/18 Luke 19:28–40 This morning we begin a new church year, a year that will focus on readings from Luke’s Gospel. Luke has some distinctive themes and emphases. One that is central is that Luke wrote his Gospel in a way that would be easily accessible to people in the Roman Empire. The early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

The Perfect Christmas Gift!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2018

The Perfect Christmas Gift - John chapter 3 verse 16 sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • A Personal Gift • A Practical Gift • A Pleasing Gift • A Permanent Gift SERMON BODY Ill: • My wife Penny is not in the room so let me tell you what I have got her for Christmas. • You may be surprised to know that I have bought her an artificial leg! • Well, obviously that’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

"Out With Your Eye!" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 6, 2016

I do not write out complete manuscript. This is a sermon brief/outline that I hope will help in your study and preparation. The main point: Take radical action against sin.

We are in a series of messages that we are calling “Say What?!... Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus.” One reason Jesus’ teachings has caused people both then and now to scratch their heads in amazement, wonder, or bewilderment is because His teachings revealed KINGDOM ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Love Me, Hate Mama?" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

I do not write out complete manuscripts. This is a sermon brief/outline that I hope will help in your study and preparation. Main Point: Allegiance to Jesus above all others

I grew up in Atlanta, GA during the 70’s. We had four professional sports teams: the Braves in baseball, Falcons in football, Hawks in basketball and Flames in hockey. The combined records of our local teams were so abysmal, that I remember Sports Illustrated magazine writing an article ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016

Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2016

The arrival of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost was a turning point in the plan of God's great salvation of humanity. That event was not something that was done in secret but was announced with signs and wonders and with the salvation of 3000 souls!

Acts 2:1-13 (You can look this up now and we’ll read it later …) The Lord is a GREAT planner. He chose to send the Holy Spirit when people from all over the Roman Empire and beyond would be in Jerusalem. Why were they all coming to Jerusalem at that time? Deuteronomy 16:16-17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gone Fishing!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2018

Gone Fishing - John chapter 21 verses 1-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Night of Defeat (vs 1-3). (2). A Morning of Decision (vs 4-17). (3). A Day of Dedication (vs 18-25). (4). A Lifetime to Serve (vs 20-25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Explaining marriage to his four-year-old girl; • The dad thought he was doing a good job. • Bute she was as ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Pew Sitting People! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2015

In all of these scenarios even to the point of murder, we hear about them in the news, we read about them on a social network, and the problem is, many of these are church going people!!!

2 Timothy 3:3-without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, (KJV) 3-unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, (NKJV) 3-They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Rude Or Self-Seeking Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

Love is not rude or self-seeking - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Love is not rude: • Definitions of rudeness: • Rude behaviour. • Rude language. • Rude attitude. • Rude attire. • Solution to rudeness: • Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40: • "Love your neighbour as yourself”. • Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Whispers In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

The most amazing thing is that Elijah was the greatest of all the prophets and had the most effective ministry and yet, he reaches a point where the burdens and challenges become too much for him

The Wilderness Experience I Kings 19:1-5, 11b-12 Today’s Scripture is about Elijah the Prophet. He ministered from 873 BC to 832 BC in response to actions of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah’s ministry was closely linked to Ahab and Jezebel who was the daughter of the King of Sidon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God In Action: Past, Present, Future Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2015

Differing situations highlight different characteristics of God; we need all. God is not the kind of God many people think He is. Seeing Him in action proves the point.

God in Action: Past, Present, Future (Isaiah 63) 1. A lot of things look good or bad on paper, but are different when you experience. 2. Chicago White Sox team in 1973. Pizza in Nebraska. 3. You can look at an athlete’s statistics, but nothing like seeing him play; You can hear about a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth Of Consequences

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2013

David's tryst with Bathsheba resulted in numerous consequences. David proved his true character in how he dealt with his sins when Nathan pointed them out to him.

1. Outhouse Consequences A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 13, 2013

How to do right when you’ve been done wrong (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be open before the Lord (vs 1-2) (2). Remember God’s Loving Faithfulness (vs 3) (3). Refuse to Listen to Ungodly Advice (vs 4-5) (4). Keep Your Hands Clean and Your Heart Thankful (vs 6-7) (5). Be faithful in Public worship (vs 8) (6). Patiently stand and wait for relief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Go Forward With God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013

Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist