Sermons on Roller Coaster:

Let Us Pray! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 23, 2017

Let us Pray – James chapter 5 verse 13-20 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayer When Life is Hard or Easy (vs 13). (2). Prayer When We Have Sickness (vs 14-16) (3). Prayer When You Have Sin in Your Life (vs 15-16). (4). Prayer When We See Believers Straying (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: Celebrities with nicknames. • (1). Frank Sinatra ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

Consider Your Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

First of three messages drawing principles from Haggai. This message looks at God's first two admonitions to consider their calendar and their priorities.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life” Pt 1 Introduction Have you ever worked your head off and found little satisfaction when it was all over? Do you feel like the more money you earn the less there seems to be? Does whatever you do feel like a pointless chore or a bitter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forgiveness.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Forgiveness. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

Operation Yo-Yo.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Highs & Lows in Ministry. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

BACKGROUND: • When you read the book of Acts, don’t think villages, but cities. • The church in the Book of Acts was almost entirely urban. Quote Historian Wayne A. Meeks writes that; “Within a decade of the crucifixion of Jesus, the village culture of Palestine had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 3, 2011

If you're saved by the Savior, you'll be safe with the Savior.

The Promise of Eternal Life 1 John 5:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill 7/3/11 At a recent televised awards ceremony on BET, the individual announcing the winner mistakenly gave the wrong name. Things immediately became very awkward. Apparently the electronic tablet she was reading from said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah’s Depression Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2016

It would be nice to think we Christians didn't have dark days, that discouragement came only to other people, that we can just go ahead and tough it out, that everyone will understand us and help us get through those dark times.

ELIJAH’S DEPRESSION Today’s message is personal. I must confess that I have been treated for depression for 16-17 years. It is caused by, or so they say, a chemical imbalance in my body. It is a terrible disease and I have said many times that I would rather have some serious physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Did He Really Say That? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2012

This is the introduction to a series on the I Ams from the book of John. Here we look at why we should believe Jesus' accounts of himself

Did He Really Say That? Man on the Street video about Jesus. So who do you think Jesus was? And more importantly: who do you think Jesus is today? You obviously think something about Jesus you are sitting in church on Sunday Morning. So who is Jesus for you? Usually Jesus gets good reviews, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's The Point?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014

It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Adventist

On The Run And Fleeing From God

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon was based upon a message by Rev. William Wilmore, Jr. from here at SermonCentral.com by a different title. Please read his message too. I’ve expanded it some, but the message is much the same. I believe God is trying to get our attention an

On the Run and Fleeing from God By Pastor Jim May If you have ever watched some of wild police videos on TV you know that there are really crazy people in our world. How people think that they can run from the police while they are being chased by 20 police cars, a helicopter with heat sensing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Is Just On The Other Side Of The Boat

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2010

Guilt murders peace...How Peter's relationship to Jesus is our answer for true peace

1After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"Better Off Dead” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019

Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

“Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Brethren

It’s The Times In Between

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2021

Take note here as how we read the entrance to self effort! This is when David is only relying on David! How many can relate to the words David is using to describe the condition of his life?

It’s the Times In Between... 1 Samuel 21:10-15 NKJ 10 Then David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 11 And the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another in dances, saying: ‘Saul has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 56:1-13, 1 Samuel 21:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Purpose Driven Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Have you ever thought about all of the roles that your mother filled while you were growing up? I just jotted down a few this week: nurse, counselor, spiritual advisor, educator, nutritionist, accountant, transportation center, maid, peacemaker, and entertainer.

At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I am to love others like God loves me – by being a “giver” and not a “taker”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. During the war, 15-20 mothers prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt together asking God to bring their sons home. God heard the prayers of these mothers and all 52 sons came home.

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. The photos of these soldiers were placed inside a church there in the small town. During the war, 15-20 mothers gathered around those pictures of these 52 soldiers during their time away. They prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist