Sermons on Self Talking:

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Get In The Race Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011

The first sermon in the Series RUN TO WIN talks about the christian life as a race we are to win. The first and most important step in winning is... COMMITMENT.

Series: Running To Win Get In The Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today I am beginning a sermon series that will probably last 6 weeks. In case you could not guess from the backdrop, it is entitled RUNNING TO WIN It is based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ((Read)) Today we are focusing on verse 24 24 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A New People - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011

Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.

A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

The bible tells that God will purify us into a peculiar people. I grant you that there are peculiar people here in this church…that is not the peculiar that god is talking about.

A PECULIAR People 03/13/05 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Text: Titus 2:14 INTRODUCTION Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. KJV Periousios: per-ee-oo’-see-os being beyond usual, that is, special ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In You - The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 17, 2009

The Bible talks about Christ in you, the hope of glory. What does that mean? And if we really believed that, how could it transform our lives?

CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY OPENING TEXT: “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: *other

Jesus Speaks On Retaliation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 9:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus talks about how we need to be mindful of the greater way, and how retaliation is not the path of a follower of Christ.

The Great Commission Part 9 – Sermon on the Mount – Retaliation Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Bible Church

Great News For Everyone

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 18, 2008

We often talk about the great news of Christ’s birth, but there was more than just a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes that night; much more!

Great News for Everyone Griffith Baptist Church – 12/21/08 A.M. Service Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key verse: Luke 2:10 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Premise: We often talk about the great news of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Parents To Do Exactly What You Want Them To Do

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Youth Talk: If you honor and respect your parents they will do what you want them to do (because you’ll be wanting what they want)

How to get your parents to do exactly what you want them to 1) Why are you here? Because of the cool title? a) Can you imagine saying “Dad I want this …” and he says “sure Honey” b) What kind of things would you like your parents to do for you that they aren’t doing now. c) Stacy comes and cuddles ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overview Of John’s Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Love In This Moment Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

Love In This Moment Love Without Limits, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2010 1 Chronicles 16:34 (TNIV) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 John 4:10 (TNIV) 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us... Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Take This Job And Love It! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The Bible talks about our jobs. Whether we are the low man on the totem pole, or king of the hill, we are on the job with God and need His help.

Take this Job and Love It! Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Speaks With Crystalline Clarity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

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

Our Actions Make All The Difference

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

Expounding on Psalm 119:29-37, Pastor Jonathan talks about the importance of our actions matching our testimony in sharing our faith with others.

It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and a couple of days ago we gathered with our family and friends and we thanked God for all that He has provided for us, the family that was sitting around the table, and certainly the food that was provided for us. We thanked Him for all He has done for us in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Roars!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2017

The Lion Roars! Overview of the book of Amos – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THE SUBJECT. (2). THE TIME. (3). THE MAN. (4). THE LOCATION. (5). THE THEMES. Theme #1: The Eight Prophecies (1:3-2:16). Theme #2: Three Sermons (3:1-6:14) Theme #3: The Five Visions (7:1-9:10). Theme #4: The Five Promises (9:11-15) SERMON BODY Ill: Lion ...read more

Denomination: Brethren