Sermons on Splendour:

Tested And Approved!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2022

Tested and Approved - The Temptation of Jesus - Luke chapter 4 verses 1-13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TEMPTATION #1: selfishness (vs 1-5) TEMPTATION #2: presumption (vs 5-8) TEMPTATION #3: compromise (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The British PM Boris Johnson took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • Boris Johnson replied; “I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Year C, Proper 4. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10. A). THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ideal Body

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We say "I believe in the resurrection of the body". What kind of body will we have and where will it come from?

Introductory Considerations 1. People today are pre-occupied with their bodies. While some of us could take better care of ours, major industries have sprung up to help meet the concerns that people have with their bodies. Many spend hours in fitness centres making sure that their abs are tight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Body - Investing For The Future Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. People today are pre-occupied with their bodies. While some of us could take better care of ours, major industries have sprung up to help meet the concerns that people have with their bodies. Many spend hours in fitness centres making sure that their abs are tight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006

To show the absolute authority and Lordship of Christ which will some day be acknowledged by the whole of humanity

One of the most beautiful passages in the whole of the Bible is Philippians 2:5-8 that talks about how Christ left heaven, how he left a throne and came down to earth, to be spat upon, beaten, killed, treated as dirt, cursed and to have his name used as a swear word. Verses full of meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 24, 2007

And chasing temptation for too long, too far, and too low into enemy territory has caused the downfall of many good people. So how can we avoid it?

DC 25-02-07 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen, the famous German First World War fighter pilot was better known as the Red Baron -because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more enemy combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Said Pt6 "Go" And You'll Grow Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus said Go, we have a Presence, a Proclamation and his Power in evangelsim. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

“JESUS SAID” we know, what follows this grammatical necessity are the most powerful life changing words ever spoken in the history of mankind. If you remember, I pointed out last time that Jesus said, he sends the Holy Spirit to us to help us and then Jesus sends us out. Sometimes we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anointing The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Married Singles

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012

What it means to be Complete in the Lord

There are numerous mysteries, with the help of the Holy Ghost, which the Christian has to unravel. One of these is the Mystery of being a married single. What does this mean? It is a pointer to the fact that though you may be single from the perspective of the world there is a spiritual marriage in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

We are called on to continue Jesus’s work. We are called on to be shepherds, witnesses of God’s love. We are to be there for each other. We are to care for and support one another. We must put ourselves in the path of evil when necessary.

John 10:11-18 is part of a longer discourse in which Jesus tells his disciples and us that he is the way to heaven and eternal life. In this passage he explains this concept by comparing himself to a shepherd. The image of a shepherd was one that was common among members of his audience. Palestine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On The Importance Of Keys

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2022

Keys perform many different and important functions in life.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer once remarked: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.” Isaiah 22:22 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Character Reaps Fruit - The Year Of The Lord’s Favour

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

We are called to be disciples who carry out Jesus’ great commission. The Bible is essential to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it’s important, with that knowledge, for Christians to look at the fruit Godly character needs to produce in our lives.

CHARACTER REAPS FRUIT - THE YEAR OF THE LORD’S FAVOUR We are called to be disciples who are to carry out the great commission that Jesus gave to His church. Knowing the Bible is very important to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it is also important, with that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

You Are Wonderful

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves.

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves. So easy that we so easily believe that to be a Christian and to take our faith seriously, we should never feel good about ourselves. That to feel good about ourselves is a great sin. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

But You Bethlehem Ephrthah!

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

The place of Jesus’ birth

Matthew 2 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 3When Herod the king heard this, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God