Sermons on Requests:

How Not To Pray Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus brilliantly answers their request with a prayer that helps them, and us, have a roadmap to navigate the wonders of prayer.

How Not to Pray Matthew 6:5-8 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson Williams 01-27-19 Our Father Many years ago, I attended a Baccalaureate service at a church in Pontiac. At one point in the service, the pastor asked us to say “The Lord’s Prayer.” I had been studying this prayer in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011

The Transfiguration. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The context. (1). The change (vs 2-3). (2). The company (vs 4-6). (3). The cloud (verses 5-7). (4). The command (verse 7). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Fed up with people telling him he was going deaf; • A man went to get his hearing tested, • After examining the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Brethren

Christ My Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2012

The example of Jesus - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The example of Jesus (vs 1-11): • He Prioritised (vs 5-6) • He Served (vs 7) • He Sacrificed (vs 8) • He Glorified God (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • My favourite Christmas joke this year was about Good King Wenceslas; • Apparently Good King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A New Thing

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2013

A New Thing - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE 1. Look Back and Appreciate! 2. Look Ahead and Anticipate! 3. Look within and Evaluate! SERMON BODY: Ill: • Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes; • Painted this picture - The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, • What you see on the screen is a 1st ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-28

Denomination: Brethren

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014

Psalm 62 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: God Alone Saves Us (vs 1-4). God Alone Encourages Us (vs 5-8). God Alone Rewards Us (vs 9-12). SERMON BODY: I Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator looking up. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I’m waiting for my chewing gum ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-8, Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the church of Thyatira. Powerpoints, sermon notes and video clips are available upon request.

(TAB-Video Intro) The book of Revelation is a written record of (TAB -Video) a vision that the apostle John receives from Jesus. John is old and has been exiled to the Island of Patoms for his belief & worship of the ONE TRUE GOD. In the vision John sees 7 candles stands. Jesus is in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Laodicea Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the church of Laodicea. Sermon notes, powerpoint, video clips available upon request.

Several years ago I went White Water Rafting with some friends. It was October, early in the morning, the sun wasn’t up yet. We were in wet suits preparing to face serious class 4 and 5 rapids down the Gauley River. Before leaving camp all 75 to 80 in the group were called together for important ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Touch With The Living God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017

Malachi: An Overview. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. (b). Malachi dialogued with people. (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. (d). Malachi is full of God words! (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to the book of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a message from Father’s Day 2004 that uses a video clip (PowerPoint available upon request).

Who’s Your Daddy? Preached 06-24-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB (begin with a David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Freedom!

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a sermon from July 4, 2004 dealing with national and spiritual freedom (powerpoint slides available upon request)

FREEDOM! Preached 07-04-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB John 8:31Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Holiness

The Harvest

Contributed by Charles Sabin on Jun 11, 2008

We are an answer to Jesus requested prayer to send Labourers into the harvest. This sermon gives seven ways to do that.

Growing up on a farm taught me many fine lessons, but one of the great lessons of my life came every late summer when it was time to harvest. There was no time to waste, no time to delay, everything and everyone was moving at top speed to bring in the crops that we worked so hard to produce. It was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Godly Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013

Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren