Sermons on Salty Speech:

'under Pressure' (2023)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 5, 2023

'Under Pressure' (2023) - Acts chapter 5 verses 17-42 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Joy in the Jail (vs 18-20) (2). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21-26) (3). Courage before the Court (vs 27-40) (4). Heralding in the Homes (vs 41-42) SERMON BODY: We use the word, ‘pressure’ in a variety of ways. • e.g., We put air in our tires and check the pressure. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

The Cost!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011

When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time.

Sermon: The Cost! Video David Platt: Radical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoicm4wnQ4c Scripture Text: Luke 14:25-35: NIV The Cost of Being a Disciple 25Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Careless Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

The church in Ephesus

The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drafting Behind Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

Sixth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world. this message looks at the concepts of loving God with my energy, passion, and desire, and loving others more than things or activities.

DRAFTING BEHIND JESUS Matthew 22:36-40 John 1 INTRODUCTION: Drafting is a term used in a variety of sport requiring some sort of motion. In layman’s terms it is the positioning of oneself, behind another moving individual or object for the purpose of rest and avoiding the resistance and friction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Paratus

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

12 Disciples - John Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study on the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – John – Monday 23rd October 06 John is the 4th disciple mentioned in Matthew 10:3 The name ‘John’ means “grace of the Lord”, or “Jehovah’s gift” John was the younger brother of James, son of Zebedee and Salome (we saw last week how some believe that Salome was Mary’s sister and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Just Followers Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2012

Jesus is looking for true disciples!

Open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 14… We noted at the beginning of Luke 14 the calling of Jesus Christ. We are to follow Him by knowing our own calling, then to go, do what God tells us, and tell people about the Gospel; Know-Go-Do-Tell! Jesus then warned people of selfish pride. And last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:  (24)  And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Sea Breezes Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 28, 2025

A sea breeze is considered to be a clement wind that blows across a large body of water towards or onto a landmass, especially during the afternoon.

Erica Billups, a female American author and poet once remarked: “Take me to the ocean. Let me sail the open sea. To breathe the warm and salty air and dream of things to be.” Acts 27:13-14 reminds us: “Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:10, Exodus 14:21, Jonah 1:4, Psalm 93:4

Following Jesus - For The Rest Of My Life Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Final sermon in the Following Jesus series

Following Jesus – For the Rest of my Life December 11, 2005 Mark 8:34 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Having An Identity Crisis?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Salt and Light

Do you know who I am? • My parts alone could be deadly. As a soft metal I can explode in water. As a yellowish gas I am poisonous to breathe. Do you know who I am? • You consider me common, but I have been considered of great value; I have even been used like money. Others have used me as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Going On In America

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2004

The Passion of the Christ is only the tip of what a pagan culture is attempting to do in silencing the church.

Jon Meacham, managing editor for Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled, “Who really killed Jesus?” editorializing what they described as Mel Gibson’s troubling movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” Troubling are the words of Meacham when he states, “Though countless believers take it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot's Wife

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

: "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God