Sermons on Puzzle:

The Verdict!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 10, 2025

‘The Verdict!' - Romans chapter 3 verses 1-20 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • What’s the point of the law? (vs 1-8) • What’s the state of humanity? (vs 9-18) • What’s the conclusion of the matter? (19-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There is a story told about a Dublin theatre manager named James Daly, • (the story well may be apocryphal). • But James Daly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Shield Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 21, 2024

I wrote this sermon to share at our senior ministry. I will also be sharing it at the assisted living home where I go to do ministry with residents.

We have many things to be proud of here in the South. We are kind & respectful, nature is beautiful, & we are proud of our heritage. Look how many Yankees want to move here after they retire. We want everyone to know they are welcome here in the South. We’ll help ‘em out any way we can. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, John 1:1, Psalm 119:11, John 8:31-32, Revelation 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

‘a River, A Dove & A Voice’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2024

'A River, A Dove & A Voice.' - Matthew chapter 3 verses 13-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Jesus and John (vs 13-15): • (2). Jesus and the Baptism (vs 16-17) • (3). Jesus and the Father (vs 17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Saturday night TV has always been a big hitter in the TV ratings war! • To find that hit show and dominate the airways is key. • Over the years we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 28, 2024

Elisha

FAITH OF A CHILD (2 KINGS 5:1-27) A pastor and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The lawyer asks if the pastor would like to play a fun game. The pastor, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines, and rolls over to the window to catch a few ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You At?

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 3, 2025

A sermon for adults on knowing where they stand with God

Genesis 3:1-9 “Where are you at?” October 5, 2025 A.M. I read a story this week that I wanted to share with you. The boss was puzzled about why one of his top employees was missing and hadn’t called in. Needing to solve an urgent work issue, he called the employee's home phone and a child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seek God While He May Be Found Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 20, 2022

Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?

It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night C

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2022

One night shepherds were quietly watching over their sheep, only to be interrupted by an appearance of a heavenly army that declared the coming of the Savior in a manger. This message focuses on that event.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Chuck Sligh December 11, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please request the title, “While Shepherds Watched.” TEXT: Turn to Luke 2 INTRODUCTION Don’t you just love kids at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where It All Began

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 13, 2022

The Christmas story is one of love, grace, mercy and blessing. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, born of a virgin, laid in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, declared by angels and a new star as being born. Jesus Christ is born! The Gospel has come at last!

Before I get into this message today, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read the sermons God has laid on my heart to share with all of you all over the world. God has opened this door to me and has sent me here to preach His Gospel to all the world. Thank you for taking the time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Miracle

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 28, 2022

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. Christmas is the celebration of a Child. The Child Who would save His people from their sins.

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. This Child lived in poverty and reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He leave the country in which He was born when He, during His childhood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2024

One of God's major objectives for us is to be conformed into the image of His Son and one of the primary ways God wants us to conform to the likeness of Jesus is in our service. Jesus came to serve and to give and so we must also serve and give.

A. One day a weathy woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean both ways?” 3. The prospective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Credentials From God

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 12, 2025

The Three Credentials from God which will make you Champions for Jesus Christ.

Preached at the PYPA Session at the IPC 2nd Annual Convention 2025 Ireland and EU Region, September 2024 I believe the atmosphere will be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. God is in this house, and the windows of heaven are about to open over this place. Hallelujah. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Held By Grace

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Grace doesn’t just forgive; it holds. We stop reaching for a God who might forgive and rest in a God who already has.

>> The Reach The human heart was made for connection—with God, with one another, with meaning that outlives the dust. And yet everywhere you go, from the narrow alleys of Karachi to the busy malls of Kuwait City, you can feel the same invisible tension pulling at people’s souls. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:47, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 10:28, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Is Love: Understanding The Trinity

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

The Father loves us, the Son redeems us, and the Spirit abides in us—three Persons, one God, eternal love shared with humanity.

--- Part 1 – The Mystery of Love --- There are some truths in Scripture so deep, so radiant, that human language strains to carry them. The Trinity is one of those truths. It is not a puzzle for theologians to argue; it is a window through which redeemed hearts catch a glimpse of God’s own inner ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Question Evil Can’t Answer

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 29, 2025

Evil remains a mystery, but the cross reveals God’s character. He enters human suffering, bears its weight, and assures us that love—not evil—has the final word.

There are certain questions that do not arise from curiosity, but from collision. They are not born in classrooms or debates, but in moments when life presses hard against the soul and refuses to explain itself. These questions surface when loss interrupts routine, when suffering enters without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Job 42:5, Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30, Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible