Sermons on Shallow Conversion:

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Listening and hearing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a bottle containing ’urine’, • Holding it high, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

What Chance Do Sheep Have Among Wolves?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009

Do you know Jesus Christ as your shepherd?

Intro. In our text we see 1. The Sender - Jesus is the source and fountain of the Gospel! “I send” Jesus is about to send them out to do His work. He tells them to pray, for the harvest is great - no sooner did He tell them to pray, but that He announced that they were the very answer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Fish

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009

To Realize Your Potential – We should NOT think so much of what we are as what the Lord will do with us if we let HIM

Called to Fish Luke 5:1-11 Thanks and Praise be to God, that starting today we have a new facility (new to us) to worship in on each Lords day. Having this facility presents both blessing’s and challenges, today we will address one of the challenges. Before the challenge is stated, I would like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry For All

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008

Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Totally There

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Happy Inside Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2007

Happy Are The Holy

What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word “holy?”[1] In his book “The Pursuit of Holiness,” Jerry bridges wrote, “To some minds the very word ‘holiness’ brings images of bunned hair, long skirts, and black stockings. To others the idea is associated with a repugnant ‘holier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Involved? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 20, 2008

The Parable of the Sower, the Seed and the Soil. Are you involved in the process?

And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen! Behold, a sower ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Fishing For People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2007

If we heed Christ’s call on our lives there will be a great catch.

Luke 5:1-11 “Fishing for People” When I was a young boy, my dad and I would take off on a Saturday morning to a nearby lake. It looked more like a brown stagnant swamp than a lake, but I suppose it was a lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets for bait and go out fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007

Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Launch Out Into The Deep Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007

This sermon is to challenge us to trust the Lord with the challenges of life.

LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP Luke 5:1-6 My brothers and sister there are times in our lives when we must learn to launch out into deep waters. As we are in a world that has moved onto greater technology and advancements, it was done simply by taking risk and living ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Build Solid Foundations

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 19, 2007

A Father’s Day Sermon on the essential of building oneself, one’s family and others in Sound Doctrine.

FATHERS BUILD SOLID FOUNDATIONS INTRODUCTION: A Father’s Most Important Responsibility Show “Dad’s Duct Tape” video clip (bluefish TV) As we could see from the video, fathers have many roles and responsibilities. Not only that, but we can be quite resourceful in finding ways to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Be Called The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #5

“HE WILL BE CALLED… THE PRINCE OF PEACE” Isaiah 9:6-7 When I say the word “peace” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? What do you think of? Like most important words, “peace” has become all things to all people. One picture some of you might have is a picture of a loving mother ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is included in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“WHO ARE YOU GOING TO LISTEN TO?” Job 8:1-7 INTRO – Ever gotten to the place in your life where you wonder, “Does my life really matter? What does it all really mean? All this energy and effort in studying, working, serving – is it really necessary? Is it making a difference?” We’ll all find ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Suffering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ