Sermons on Sweet Sour:

Priorities For The Future'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2024

'Priorities for the future' - Joshua chapter 23 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Faithfulness (vs 1-3). (2). Hope (vs 4-5). (3). Obedience (vs 6-7). (4). Dependence (vs 8-10). (5). Love (vs 11). (6). Sanctification (vs 12-13). (7). Reverence (vs 14-16). SERMON BODY: Ill: • On Wednesday I felt old, • The reason I felt old is Penny and myself went to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

"friends, Foes, And Finding Favor With God"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 4, 2024

Series on the life of David

Title: “Friends, Foes, and Favor” Scripture: I Sam. 18 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 10-6-24 Intro: If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve more than likely been betrayed by someone close to you. Nothing hurts more than a hurt that you never see coming. Many people refer to this kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32

Denomination: Church Of God

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stations Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 25, 2018

The final hours of Jesus

Weekend Message/Devotion March 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 14:1-15:47 The Stations of the Cross For years, I have preached the “Stations of the Cross” every Palm Sunday. Why? That is an excellent question. The answer is simple: The stations represent the final steps of our Savior in His journey to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:46-47, John 19:38-40, John 19:28-30, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 20:23-26, John 19:15-27, Luke 23:27-31, Mark 15:1-47, Mark 14:1-72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

It Is Finished

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

Jesus last words reveal to us some very important truths

The title of our sermon this morning is “It is finished. These were Jesus last words before He gave up His spirit. Jesus earthly journey was an exciting one! It started with humble beginnings as Jesus was born in a stable. After being born into this world, His life was put into turmoil as His ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Spit Yet!

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

We often let ’cultural Christianity’ override the truth of God’s grace in our relationships

There’s a story about a mother who handed her six-year-old son two candy balls, and told him to share with his four year old brother. She said, “He may spit it out, because they’re kind of sour tasting. But if he keeps sucking on it, there’s bubble gum in the middle”. The older boy ran ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Benefits Of A Christian. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 6, 2019

Being a Christian covers all areas of our life. the past, the present and the future. This sermon covers three amazing benefits of a Christian.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Being a Christian covers all areas of our life. the past, the present and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parents! Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

A pastoral sermon to encourage discouraged parents

(1) Reading, studying, and applying the Bible is considered to be one of the most important ‘habits’ that Christians are encouraged to developed. It ranks right up there (and perhaps equally) with prayer, church attendance, and personal ministry as the core set of habits necessary for a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fragrant Offering - Part 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2013

Dealing with bitterness. If you were messing up in a big way - but not seeing it - would you want someone to tell you? Rebuke doesn’t sound loving but it is. We need rebuking when we are not seeing ourselves accurately.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 November 3, 2013 A Fragrant Offering 2 Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Sins Are Ours Alone, Plain And Simple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 25, 2017

We do not inherit sin. Simply said, we make a conscious choice to do or not to do.

Our Sins Are Ours Alone, Plain and Simple The more I delve into this reading, the more intrigued I become. Sometimes God’s Words just cut right through a lifetime of humanness and totally clarify our weakness. This is just such a reading. I am not at all fond of “hellfire and brimstone” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Jeremiah 31:29-30, Hebrews 10:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2024

Appreciate what Jesus did for you on the cross: feel its sorrow; grasp its suffering; and take its sufficiency. You’ll never be the same again!

In 1940, Clarence Jordan, a farmer-theologian, founded Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, to promote racial unity and cooperation. Soon after that, a pastor gave Jordan the red-carpet tour of his church. The pastor proudly pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. Then, with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Psalm 22:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Bitterness Battle (Mid Week Series) By: Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

There’s never a right time to do the wrong thing. Holding on to bitterness is one of those many wrongs thing we do. Most never admitt it’s devastation until it’s too late. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction We all have a lot to be bitter about. Failed expectations; battered relationships; dashed hopes; soured friendships and the list goes on! What does this tell us. More than we are willing to admit. i.e. How destructive these circumstances can be when left unchecked and unresolved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Salt!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 26, 2017

Jesus affirms his disciples by sharing that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential and Indispensible III. Jesus wants us to be Salt that is bursting with Spiritual flavor

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17; Psalms 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Theme: Jesus Salt! Proposition: Jesus affirms and encourages his disciples by sharing the Good News that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene