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The Light That Shines! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2021

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The Light That Shines! - Acts chapter 26 verses 1-36. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Three Key Points:: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Brethren

With The Many Blessings Of Being A Saint, You Will Laugh

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 31, 2025

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What are the blessings of being a saint? Find out.

11.2.25 Luke 6:20–23 All Saints Day Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Hanukkah: A Blessing To The Church

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2025

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"Hanukkah reminds the Church that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest times, calling us to rededicate our lives as temples of His Spirit and to reflect the hope, faith, and victory we have in Christ, the true Light of the World."

Title: Hanukkah: A Blessing to the Church Text: John 10:22-30 “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Invited R.s.v.p.

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

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This message proclaims God’s gracious invitation to salvation, pictured in Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. It calls hearers to accept the free gift of Christ’s righteousness—the wedding garment—and to live daily in surrendered fellowship.

Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. The tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, fragrant breads, fruit and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes hungry. Now imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You're Invited

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

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God lovingly invites everyone to His eternal banquet; true acceptance means wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness, not our own efforts.

Section 1 – Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. Tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, vege meatloaf, fragrant breads, and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Isaiah 61:10, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Revelation 19:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lost Soul Series

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Jan 13, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 5,789 views

The destiny of the lost soul without Christ

The Lost Soul 1. Appointment of Death-"Once to die" a. Death comes to all ages Romans 5:12-Adamic Sin Ezekiel 18:4 Romans 3:23 2. Appointment of Judgment-"After this" (Expound on life ceases all functions cease) a. No second chances-Luke 12:16-20 b. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

based on 114 ratings

| 10,737 views

Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 29, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 3,333 views

Jesus is God’s Word of grace

The Word of Grace John 1:1-18 March 8, 1998 Introduction I. How do you know something? A. What is knowledge? 1. For many knowledge is merely a system of facts and figures 2. For others knowledge is how to do a particular task or to operate specific things 3. In our age of information is knowledge ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Teachings Of Grace

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Sep 28, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 5,880 views

God’s grace is not only the agent of salvation but also the instructor for living.

"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me..." Grace is truly amazing. I thank God every day for His wonderful and marvelous grace. The Apostle Paul makes the issue of salvation very clear when he states that, "For by grace are ye saved through faith..." (Eph. 2:8). But yet ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 5,797 views

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Songs That God Hates Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001

based on 161 ratings

| 15,429 views

Some of church worship has degenerated into a business, a performance and entertainment and this displeases God.

THE SONGS THAT GOD HATES By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Amos 5:21-27 I developed this sermon after teaching the book of Amos for 15 hours at Tung Ling Seminary. These are my devotional thoughts on worship taken from the book of Amos. In the book of Amos, the people of Israel were busy sacrificing to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Counter-Attack!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005

based on 70 ratings

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Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Developing A Cause Mentality

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005

based on 67 ratings

| 5,343 views

A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Talk About #2 - Authority! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 6,438 views

We are living in a rebellious generation that has no respect for authority... No one will rule over me! I have my rights! I make my own decisions. No one likes to be under the authority of someone else.

LET’S TALK ABOUT #2: AUTHORITY LET’S TALK ABOUT! Last week we started a series called, “Let’s Talk About!” We’re going to consider different hot-topic questions and issues that you face in your life, including everything from sex and dating to life, the universe, and everything! KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-17

Denomination: *other

God Speaks With Crystalline Clarity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

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In the hours of Christ's Crucifixion and at the moment of His death, God was talking. The people there missed it, for the most part. But we need to hear what He is saying.

Passage: Matthew 27:45-56 Intro: One of my favorite parts of Revelation is chapter 10:3-4 1. seven thunders, which “speak” so that John is ready to write what they say, but he is prevented. 2. I believe this is God talking. 3. wish we knew what He said. But we do know what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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