Sermons on Reverse A Curse:

A Thorny Issue Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses.

A THORNY ISSUE II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 15 (Section 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025

(Revised) Adam and Eve had no concept, then, of what a curse would be in reality; what labour pains would be in childbirth; or what hard work and toil would involve in practice. They were condemned. Jesus was condemned for us and now – justification and pardon.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 15 (Section 1) SPECIAL NOTE: The post before this one (Part 14) is an overall coverage of all Chapter 6 – the Judgement leading to Condemnation. The Lord restored all that and brought justification. I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-19, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:24, Galatians 6:3, Romans 12:3, Romans 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2025

Adam and Eve had no concept, then, of what a curse would be in reality; what labour pains would be in childbirth; or what hard work and toil would involve in practice. They were condemned and expelled. Jesus was condemned for us and now – justification and pardon.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 14 CHAPTER 6 - THE SIXTH CONSEQUENCE ADAM AND EVE BEFORE AN AWESOME GOD We come to the sixth consequence of Adam’s failure. This time we are thinking about CONDEMNATION. Associated with condemnation is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:24, Galatians 6:3, Romans 12:3, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 5:15-19, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Christmas All Year Round Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus went from the heights of glory to the depths of shame. He went from the wonders of heaven to the wickedness of earth. He went from exaltation to humiliation. He had experienced coronation in Heaven before Christmas only to experience the curse on this earth.

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. Christmas is by far and away America’s most popular holiday. I bet it’s even your personal favorite holiday. Nine ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, Psalm 4:7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

One Gave Thanks

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 21, 2009

The one leper who returned to give thanks encourages me to be thankful in 6 ways.

One Gave Thanks November 22, 2009 I heard about an episode of the Simpsons, where the family was sitting down for supper and Homer asked Bart to give thanks before the meal. Bart bowed his head and said, “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves… so thanks for nothing.” Now to some people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ Our Healer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 9 from John covering the healing power of Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “Christ Our Healer” REVIEW We continue our historical journey with John to learn as much as we can about the Jesus who walked this earth nearly 2000 years ago. Many claim to want to be like Jesus or follow Jesus but know very little about him. Introduction to every theme of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Luke 4:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Bringing Back Bell Bottoms”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The church through every changing trend still better be bringing back bell bottoms! Let me explain. My opening text described to you the outer ware of the Priest.

I. We live in a time of advancements and growth. Everything around us now is constantly moving forward and changing. Man has been on this earth some 6000 years but it has been the last 150 years that has seen the greatest advancements. A. Electricity was once a mere curiosity but now is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:31-35

Life Is A Series Of Choices (Numbers 14:1-38) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 3, 2025

The fathers of Israel have to make a choice about if they will listen to the voices with faith, or the voices who fear. They make the wrong choice, and now they and their sons will miss God's best.

Last week, we read the story about how Moses, at God's command, sent 12 men into the promised land to explore it. Before Moses sent them, he specifically asked them to bring back a report about the people living there-- are they strong, or weak, are they few, or many? Are their cities ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-38, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 7:14, James 5:20

A Warning About Deceivers, Would Your Thoughts Or Actions Cause A Donkey To Stop. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 11, 2024

The story of Balaam and his donkey, a bit of further explanation from Jesus. Sexual sin is destructive, are we the Church addressing it? True salvation and sanctification is a result of repentance.

A warning about Deceivers, would your thoughts and actions cause a donkey to stop. Numbers 22 is an interesting chapter of scripture, in fact it’s a bit obscure and leaves us with a few questions, an important one gets answered by Jesus on the Island of Patmos, hold onto that thought. It also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:15, Revelation 2:14, Numbers 25:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Numbers 22:1-41, Jude 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Everything Is New Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Today, I want to be your tour guide to Heaven. Be aware, human language has its limits. And the beauty, the magnificence and the joy set before you will stretch the very limits of human thought and our communication skills.

And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2023

Sin has infected the race. It contaminates our lives, ultimately ensuring our death. The Son of God was born to offer His life as a sacrifice, taking the sin of all mankind upon Himself. This is the neglected message of Christmas.

“To the woman [God] said, ‘I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.’ “And to Adam he said, ‘Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There Suffering And Pain In The World?

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Dec 21, 2023

First world God created was of Plenty, Health and Life. He even looked at what He created and said it was good. Genesis 1:31 God looked at everything he had made. And he saw that everything was very good.

Looking at creation in Genesis 1, God did not want us to live a world full of pain and sufferings, the First world He created was of Plenty, Health and Life. He even looked at what He created and said it was good. Genesis 1:31 God looked at everything he had made. And he saw that everything was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Hebrews 12:11, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:20-21, Romans 8:23, Isaiah 26:19, 1 Corinthians 10:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Trickery Of Satan - The Doctrine Of Balaam

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 4, 2020

The way of Balaam is the trickery of the devil even today. What he cannot do by cursing and fighting from the outside, he tries to do from the inside. Satan knows that he cannot stop God from blessing His people. So he tries all means to prevent those blessings from reaching us.

Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Who is this Balaam? Balaam was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:16, Jude 1:11

The Power Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006

We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed