Sermons on Spring Of Gihon:

The Night Nobody Slept. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The night nobody slept. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus Chapter 11-12. Ill: • Some dates are etched into our memories: • January 1st. • February 14th. • November 5th. • December 25th. • July 16th! If you were Jewish one date you would never forget was: • Was the fourteenth day of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

An Example Worth Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

When Sin Entered In-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 7, 2010

2 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documents the original appearance of sin. What is significant about the entrance of sin? 21 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-II—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of God.”.... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Sep 17, 2009

An outline of Revelation Chapter One

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. 1. The source of the book. a. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Do Matters

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2009

This sermon focuses on how and why we do what we do for Christ and that it matters even when others do not think it does.

What You Do Matters! Scripture: Revelations 20:11-15; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Introduction: I went to graduate school at night while I was in the Air Force. I was a non-commissioned officer and I was not planning to go to officer training school or retire from the military. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010

Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Other

Controlling The Credit Demons

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Mar 23, 2010

Looking at the spiritual impact that debt has on our lives. How it leads us away from God, others, family etc. We must control our spending so we can give to God's cause, not the credit card company's cause

Part 4 series on money Australians are increasingly finding themselves in debt. According to the Sunday times newspaper IF you’re an average Australian you’re worth just over $250,000 have a house valued at $458,488, a mortgage of $341,000 , credit card debt of $3085 and earn $1124.50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Us Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Psalm 139 #3

“GOD MADE US” Psalm 139:13-24 Have you ever seen a potter fashion a piece of pottery? It’s a fascinating thing to see. He puts this lump of clay on a circular table and he starts the table spinning. And looking at that soggy piece of mud, you have no idea of what it will eventually turn out to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knockin' On Heaven's Door Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 16, 2007

What’s heaven like?

*ILL>One Sunday morning a preacher asked the congregation, "How many want to go to heaven?" Hands went up everywhere. However one little boy on the front row didn’t raise his hand. The preacher, thinking maybe the boy hadn’t heard the question, asked again, "How many want to go to heaven?" Again, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes You Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 23, 2007

Part 3 in the series Faith Basics. This message looks at four specific times when God’s presence will make us uncomfortable, and a choice we’re presented with in each circumstance.

When God Makes You Uncomfortable Faith Basics, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers Sept. 9, 2007 Jn. 3:19-21 Human beings have a funny way of thinking about things a lot of the time. We always wonder if our experiences are “normal,” that is to say “like the experiences of other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

If Ten Different People Give You Ten Different Ways To Heaven- Who's Right?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

To get to heaven, Christ is the way, the truth and the life.

Following or getting directions – for both men and women it can be humorous and frustrating. On more than one occasion I have heard men say, "My wife is so lousy at directions. Every time she steps outside the house and turns around, she’s lost.” Just as often I have heard a wife say about her ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing To Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 21, 2007

Choose the Lord and choose life -- Sanctity of Life sermon.

Choosing to Serve Sanctity of Life Sunday Joshua 24:14-15 Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/07 I’ve always been fascinated by what people say right before they die. These last words are often indelibly etched on people’s minds. Bing Crosby: “That was a great game of golf, fellas.” Alexander Graham Bell: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Nothing

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007

When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:11-15

Denomination: Methodist