Sermons on Speak Wisely:

No Ordinary People Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: *other

Don't Give Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 20, 2007

This sermon encourages us not to give up in the face of failure. You can see it and/or hear it at our website at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Sermons--Pastor Rick

Don’t Give Up Genesis 21:14-21 Matthew 26:69-75 Have you ever been in a situation in which things were going pretty good, and then you did something to screw things up. You find yourself in a jam and don’t know exactly what to do? Has there ever been a time in your life, in which you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Thing That Counts Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Sermon 16 in Galatians series. Main theme is security of salvation.

07/22/2007 “The Only Thing That Counts” (Gal 5:2-6) Have you ever said something in a conversation, or in a meeting, or in some group setting, then have someone come along later and blindside you by taking what you said out of context, or they put words in your mouth you never said and they use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Survive The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 8, 2010

Christ followers can survive the Antichrist by waging war with the right tools – endurance and faith.

I don’t know about you, but I’m really glad that the election is over. I’m really tired of the signs, the mailbox filled with postcards every day and the never ending stream of television and radio ads. But I’m also very grateful for the privilege that we have in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Man With Two Wives

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Making God In Our Image

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

2nd Commandment. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Making God in our image Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verses 4-6. ILL: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • "Darling you are a model husband'. • Now he was so flattered by the remark; • That latter on that day he decided to look up ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

Revelation is a brilliant book. We have already seen how the letters to the seven churches affect both them in the first century, and the church throughout history to the end of the church age. The same is true with the entire book, and that is why we hav

Revelation is a brilliant book. We have already seen how the letters to the seven churches affect both them in the first century, and the church throughout history to the end of the church age. The same is true with the entire book, and that is why we have such differences in interpretation. The ...read more

When Will The Kingdom Of God Come?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Coming Kingdom of God

Reading: Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37. Questions:….do you ever wonder why….: • Superman could stop bullets with his chest, but always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? • Or if a jogger runs at the speed of sound can he still hear his walkman? • If the cops ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Brethren

I Can See!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Blind Begger is healed. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 31-43: Ill: • Stevie Wonder (the blind singer) and Tiger Woods (the greatest golfer in the world); • Meet up in a hotel dining room and start talking. • Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Tiger Woods; • Is surprised to find out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Brethren

By Faith Moses Chose...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Moses Chose... (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 23-28 • Moses, who lived to be 120 years of age, • His life has three distinct divisions - each lasting 40 years. • 40 years as Prince of Egypt; • 40 years as a Shepherd in the Desert. • 40 years as a Prophet and Deliverer of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Brethren

Bethlehem's Best - The Shepherds Song

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Dec 2, 2010

This sermon depicts the story from the shepherds point of view. The shepherds were chosen to promote the wonderment that happned on the starry Christmas night.

Title: “Bethlehem’s Best - The Shepherds Story” Theme: “The Christmas story from the shepherds point of view” Text: “Luke 2: 8 - 20” I - The Shepherds & their Humble Vocation (8) A) Nomadic Workmen “Their Many Fields” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 6, 2010

Jesus’ gift to us is an eternal gift that we get to keep for ourselves and pass on to others at the same time.

This morning I want to ask you to think about your favorite Christmas gift ever. Maybe it was a little red wagon or a shiny new bicycle. Maybe it was an article of clothing or the latest video game. Now let me ask you a question. Where is that gift today? Chances are, we have no idea. Toys become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Grace

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 16, 2010

"Surprised by Grace" is an exposition of 2 Samuel 9 in which David reaches out in kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his father, Mephibosheth. David's kindness is read as a parable of the amazing grace of God that saves unworthy sinners.

SURPRISED BY GRACE 2 Samuel 9 “O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?” David begins Psalm 15 with these probing questions. The body of the psalm answers these opening questions. It describes that character and conduct of the person who pleases God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist