Sermons on Selfless Service:

Is Heaven What You Think It Is.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 17, 2016

This sermon looks at the reality that we will be spending eternity on the new earth rather than in the new heaven as commonly thought.

Is Heaven What You Think It Is? 11/13/2016 Isaiah 11:1-9 Revelations 20:7-15 Do you know that most of what we think about heaven is not what the bible teaches. Most of what many people think about heaven comes from Hollywood. There is this strange eerie but soft kind of music ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fullness Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2016

To enjoy fullness of life even in the troubles of life, trust Jesus to be Lord of your life.

Last year (2015), Tesco, a British supermarket in Wrexham, England, posted a help-wanted ad, seeking a part-time worker with a very specific set of skills: a “Christmas Light Untangler.” The posting said that the supermarket was launching a new service, allowing customers to bring in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting Faith Into Action!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2016

Putting Faith Into Action - James chapter 5 verse 1-20. - Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Priorities (vs 1-6) (2). Patience (vs 7-12) (3). Prayer (vs 13-18). (4). Personal Concerns (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Definitions matter. • Do you know what these words mean? • ABDICATE: • To give up all hope of ever having a flat ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

God's Antidote For My Worry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my Shepherd I have everything I need

This morning, we are going to deal with what may very well be the most common sin among Christians. And I think you might be surprised when we find out what that sin is. See if you can identify that sin from these verses. As I read them, keep in mind that the verbs in every single one of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016

As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Have...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2016

Life Light and Love – 1 John chapter 4 verses 1 to 17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a New Nature (vs 1-8). (2). We Have a Unique Saviour (vs 9-11). (3). We Have the Holy Spirit (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The old preacher had spent 40 years pastoring in the same church; • And he was highly respected in the community. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Choose Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Through Worship

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2016

The Psalmist shows us how it is that we grow in our knowledge of God through the act of worship.

Knowing God Through Worship - Psalm 146 - June 5, 2016 Worship is an important word. It’s in a sense a universal word, because everyone worships something. For Christ followers, it is the primary activity of our life - the most important thing we do, I believe, that prepares us to be salt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Begins Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2016

This sermon draws material from Chapters 10 and 11 in Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon draws lessons for our lives and ministry from the first part of Paul's first missionary journey.

Introduction: A. Preaching, ministry and missionary work are very interesting and challenging adventures. 1. I read about one preacher who gave a very unusual sermon one day – He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God displayed in nature. 2. After the service, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Saved From? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2016

What exactly does God save us from and how can that effect how I share my faith with others?

OPEN: I read the true story of a teenager was out on his driveway one day playing basketball and he lost one of his contact lens. He was frustrated. He searched and searched and searched for it but couldn’t find it. Totally discouraged he finally went into house and told his mother that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Men Wake Up, We Are In A Fight

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 4, 2016

This Message challenges men to stand firm in the midst of compromises being made all around them. This can be used as a Father's Day or Men's Day Message.

Men, Wake Up To The Fight 6/19/2016 Daniel 3:1-15 Romans 12:1-2 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men out there who have served well as fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, sons, brothers, coaches, teachers, big brothers, mentors, and role models. I want you to know, somebody is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Answer Is Easter Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

How Easter helps us go through the darkest days of life

THE ANSWER IS EASTER A School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all that." "No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance