Sermons on Simon Of Cyrene:

He Came To Call Sinners Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

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

Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come to forgive sins. • In these five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

God, Where Are You Taking Me?

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011

Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believer's Authority Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 17, 2008

Empower your Church to use the Authority that Jesus delegated to Christians. (Identity, Faith, Keys, Hinderances, Great Commission).

The Believer’s Authority Grant van Boeschoten February 17, 2008 1. Jesus Sends out the 70 When Jesus walked the earth he was followed around by many people. Some people stayed around just because it was exciting. Where you found Jesus you found miracles, and many people liked to get the goose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Doing Things God's Way Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

Those who want God’s results in their lives, will persist in doing things His way.

Doing Things God’s Way (Grace Under Fire) Acts 11:1-18 Intro: Why is it so difficult for men to follow directions? Have you ever bought something that said, “Some assembly required?” What did we do, men? We tear open the package and lay out all the parts and start slapping things together. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going And Coming Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the second in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Going and Coming” Acts 1:6-11 4.29.07 Last week, we said that the very idea of a book named “Acts” would be fairly unique to Christian faith, in that many faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and the like, do not concern themselves so much with history as they do ethics. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Storms Are Inevitable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

King Herod's Early Release Program Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009

No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get 3000 People Saved In One Day

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

To challenge church members to be openly and dedicated to reach more people with the Gospel

PP2010-1 DATE HOW TO GET 3000 PEOPLE SAVED IN ONE SERVICE! Read Vs. 41 only - Ac 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Haggai Is All About Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 15, 2009

This sermon looks at the neglect of God’s house while the people lived in luxury and applies it to today

Haggai part 1 Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction: The book of Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament and the first of the writings where the people had come back to Israel from their captivity in Babylon. In other words, the last three books of our Old Testament were written AFTER the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Christianity Different From World Religions? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2009

We live in a world where there is a mixture of cultures, nations, races and religions on an unprecedented scale. In 24 hours it is possible to reach almost anywhere in the world and the advances in modern broadcasting allows us to experience ‘live’ event

How is Christianity different from world religions? We live in a world where there is a mixture of cultures, nations, races and religions on an unprecedented scale. In 24 hours it is possible to reach almost anywhere in the world and the advances in modern broadcasting allows us to experience ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glories Of Heaven Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 14, 2010

What will heaven be like? Does it matter to us today what heaven will be like? Today we will get a deeper understanding of what Paul meant when he cried out "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15). Explaining heaven to mere mor

Purpose: To describe what the inside of heaven will be like. Aim: I want the listener to glory in heaven so that worldly things are no longer alluring. INTRODUCTION: What will heaven be like? Does it matter to us today what heaven will be like? Today we will get a deeper understanding of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Faith Working With Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 28, 2009

We are justified by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone; it issues in good works.

“What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Awesome Appreciation

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what God has done for us and to show Him An Awesome Appreciaiton for ALL He continues to do in our lives.

AWESOME APPRECIATION (ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we will sit and have a wonderful Harvest Dinner together, we will eat to our heart’s content and we will be blessed by food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can’t Do This Alone

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 13, 2010

Life cannot be lived outside of relationships. Your Christian relationships are vitally important.

# #November 14, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ruth 1:1-19 Subject: Relationships Title: You Can’t Do This Alone I want to start out today by telling the whole congregation how happy I am to have you here. I’m happy to see those who have been here forever. I’m happy to see those who are new. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

4 Pictures of what a Christian is loke. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren