Sermons on Surprise:

Jesus Clears The Temple

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus removing the obstacles that stop people meeting with God. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Disturbance Reading: John chapter 2 verses 13-25. Ill: Acronyms • IKEA- Named after the founder of the company; and a place in Sweden; • Tesco is similar named after TES – T.E.Stockwell & Co – Jack Cohen. • LASER – • Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan Of Salvation For Jews And Gentiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 26, 2009

In today’s lesson, Paul helps us understand God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles.

Scripture Romans 11 has been the occasion of many disputes and interpretations over the matter of God’s dealing with Israel and the end times. Some come to Romans 11 and say that this chapter predicts that Israel will come together as a nation before the return of Christ, and that there will be an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Dilemma Is Discouragement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Discouragement is one of the devil's deadliest tools to use on the church.

Numbers 21:4 KJV And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. Numbers 21:4 Amplified . . . and the people became impatient (depressed, much discouraged), because [of the trials] of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Miracle At Midnight

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Mar 22, 2012

I AM THOROUGHLY CONVINCED – THAT THE SAFEST PLACE IN THE WORLD – IS IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL!

Acts 16:25-26, “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26) Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Mail Call - Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation.

February 26, 2012 Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna Have you ever felt that life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths; or children who don’t do what is right. I’m talking about a time when you stood up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: A Slave For Christ Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2012

This message focuses on the Resurrection and the hope we through it.

A Slave For Christ Part 7 The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 27:52-53; 28:1-10; Ephesians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 3:18-20 Introduction: When I closed my message last week, Joseph of Arimathea had claimed Jesus’ body and buried it in an unused tomb. He died around 3:00 p.m. on Friday and was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspecting Our Church Field-2(2012)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

2 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-II—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Jim walking downtown/Man approaches him wearing dirty clothes & hobbling on crutches/Asks Jim for money/Jim complies giving $5 & says, ‘Cheer up it would be much worse if you were blind’/Man says, ‘Oh, believe me, I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Small Leaks

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2012

Feeling a little cold lately? Are your filled?

Eph 5:17, Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18, And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19, Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

A presentation of the armor of God given to the Christian.

Introduction June 15, 1775 – the newly formed Continental Congress appoints a Virginia plantation farmer to serve as Commander-in-Chief of a ragtag army made up of disparate colony regiments. His assignment was to fight against the most powerful army of the day, that of the British ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Through Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012

We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need The Heart Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2011

Part 3 in the series deals with what was in the heart of the shepherds, and why did God choose these shepherds to announce the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ?

What Does it Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 3 – We Need the Heart of the Shepherds By Pastor James May We have seen from the Christmas Story that not everyone who lived in the land of Israel had the profound opportunity of seeing Jesus when he came into this world. Though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasures Of The Snow

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2012

All kids & kids at heart love snow. A new blanket of snow is like a new year. This sermon uses the word picture of snow to describe the choices we have for the new year.

Treasures of the Snow Chuck Sligh December 27, 2020 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Job 38:22 – “Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? Or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,” INTRODUCTION All ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:22

Denomination: Baptist

With God There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

A Remarkable Testimony Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who labours under the burden placed upon him.

Being involved in gospel ministry is the GREATEST thing you can do with your life. There will be days when you say to yourself, ‘Praise the Lord! I love making an ETERNAL difference in the lives of people! I love TEACHING Bible lessons to the kids. I love SINGING in the choir. I love helping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed