Sermons on Signs And Miracles:

The People And The Book

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2020

‘The People and the Book’ – Nehemiah chapter 8 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Visually: He made sure people could see him (vs 5). (2). Audibly: He made sure people could hear him (vs 5). (3). Respectfully: He made sure people were tuned in (vs 5b & 6). (4). Patiently: He made sure people were (vs 5b). (5). Clarity: He made sure people could ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Wednesday - An Extravagant Giver And A Ruthless Taker Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2022

These two stories of the extravagant giver and the ruthless taker are excellent examples of what we should and should not be. Both people were very close to Jesus, but ended up having very different reactions to him. Jesus loved them both in spite of what they did to Him.

A. We might oversimplify things by saying that the world is made up of two kinds of people: givers and takers, but there is some truth to that statement. B. I love hearing stories about big tippers and I try to be a good tipper myself. 1. A man named Greg Rubar was a waiter at D'Amico’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth 4 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Mar 22, 2022

We all need a Redeemer

The story goes that Abraham Lincoln was in New Orleans, when he saw a young black girl being sold. He kept bidding one dollar higher than the last bidder until he won. As soon as he won, the girl asked him what he was going to do with her. He said he was going to set her free. In disbelief, she ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Imagine A Perfect Universe: Genesis, Revelation, And The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

I imagine in the perfect state the world existed in Genesis 2 reality made a great deal of sense. Everything was good and right. I imagine the universe itself, the alignment of the stars and galaxies was much different.

I imagine in the perfect state the world existed in Genesis 2 reality made a great deal of sense. Everything was good and right. I imagine the universe itself, the alignment of the stars and galaxies was much different. Even to the point where it would be hardly imaginable. In the current state ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 23:12, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Satan has been perfecting his methods for years, and all of his followers have learned right along with him. He is also willing to work for years in a person’s life to make sure his strategies are set up perfectly. Once the traps are set up, they will close on you

The Bible says you are involved a war, but it is a spiritual war. This warfare affects every area of your life and every individual in your life. Christianity sees the world as a battleground where you have human good and human evil on one level but you also have supernatural good and supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fatal Assumption: Exposing The Myth That Godly People Don't Suffer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Unjust suffering carried out with unwavering confidence in God produce unimaginable impact and blessing for you and others.

The South Pacific Islands called Vanuatu consists of four main islands with additional 80 islands surrounding these. Approximately 220,000 people live on the islands today. The islands are around 1,000 miles from Australia itself and were first explored by Captain James Cook. 450 miles long, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Big God For Mothers Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Imagine when Paul told his Jewish mother about his conversion. Imagine when his religious mother heard that her favorite son threw off all his religious accomplishments and call them “dung.” She would, no doubt, be crestfallen.

Today is Mother’s Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus. Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul’s profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know If I Am A Christian?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus will never die again; He’ll live forever. This is the power that’s inside a true follower of Christ. It’s a real power to change your life.

Superbowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday. We are so glad you joined us for our celebration of Tailgate Sunday this morning – welcome! Football is such a big influence on many of our lives, especially here in Texas and we are glad to celebrate with you on Tailgate Sunday. After our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of An Absentee King Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Every believer will give an account of their efforts You will give an account of your whole life. Some of you have taken the gospel and stuck in a sock drawer. Some of you have taken the story of Jesus and stuffed in under your mattress.

I wish I could say I was shocked when I saw the story… A Libyan branch of ISIS claims to have beheaded 21 men. A caption across the bottom of the video screen read, “The people of the cross, followers of the hostile Egyptian church” As many as thirteen of the men were from one small farming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus says in effect, “You can be certain I’ll return but you can’t predict when I’ll return.

This is the first sermon in a series of messages on Jesus’ vision of the last days. And it’s just in time for school to kick off both here and in Northwest ISD. What comes to mind when you think of the End of Time? Judgment, the Four Horsemen, the Antichrist, or perhaps even 666? People have an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The story of what happened in the Garden of Eden is important – powerfully important. And I want to make you aware at the outset, that this is not just the story of the wrongdoings of two people. No, it’s the story of how the first two people’s wrongdoing affects you and me.

We’re doing a series on God’s Big Story where we are tracing the central storyline of the Bible. The Bible isn’t a mass of unconnected stories. Instead, it is one story. And that is exactly the aim of this series – to see the big picture of the Bible. I want you to see the Bible is a single story. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Many of you are praying for a better life and if God were to grant you your request, you would quickly become overconfident. And you would quickly move to spiritual indifference. Some of you are praying against THE VERY circumstances that God has arranged so you would better experience Him.

I want to introduce you to a way you can pray for your believing friends to experience revival. Many of you enjoy speaking to your parents as often as you like. I was part of a funeral this week for a good man, a husband, and a father. He had been a member of this church for over twenty years and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Creation To Christ (The Coming Of The Promised Saviour) Series

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jun 16, 2021

The Greatest stories ever told has been about the Promised Saviour Jesus. Chronicologically, the bible tells God's story from the creation to Christ who is the promised saviour of the world. An audio version can be downloaded from storyrunners.org

Part 1 of series Beginnings: Creation of the World In the very beginning there was God. God created everything and he did it by speaking. He would just say something and it would appear. God spoke and he created light and he created the sky, land, and the oceans. He created the trees and all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational