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Lydia – A Worshipper Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015

Lydia – A Worshipper of God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The work of providence in her conversion (vs 6-10). (2). The work of Paul in her conversion (vs 12-13). (3). The work of Lydia herself in her conversion (vs 14a). (4). The work of God in her conversion (vs 14b-15a). SERMONBODY: ill: • I guess you have all seen the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Beginning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2013

Jesus chooses 12 disciples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A strategy (vs 13-14) (2). A calling (vs 14-15) (3). A listing (vs 16-19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. • (1). A balanced diet is a chocolate biscuit in each hand. • (2). Misers aren't much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Brethren

Point Towards Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020

Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Father, Son And Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 14, 2014

A short talk for Trinity Sunday on the occasion of the baptism of Larissa, encouraging the congregation to ask some questions about their own relationship with God.

I love the way that the Bible account of the life of Jesus doesn’t paper over the frailties and weaknesses of his followers. It seems that throughout their 3 years of intensive training with Jesus the 12 disciples were bumblers, stumblers and jumblers. They often didn’t know what to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Deep

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself into a deep relationship with God.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about “Getting in Deep”! From these 7 verses I can hear a prophetic utterance from the Lord that He is looking for some deep water believers. There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Hell: Does It Really Exist

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk to you about a subject few discuss any more or even will preach and that is HELL

Romans 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. (3) For rulers are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3

Eaten By Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022

Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, Psalm 74:7, 1 Samuel 5:3-4, Romans 1:29-31, John 8:12, John 12:46, Romans 2:12, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021

God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about the 'ME' we are called to follow, and what it means to actually follow after Him.

“Follow ME” Matthew 4:12-25 DISMISS GROVE KIDZ MGCC – welcome to, The Gospel of Matthew, ‘The King and His Kingdom,’ week #7. NOW – this morning we are going to unpack, chapter 4 verses 12-25, in a conversation that I am calling, “Follow ME” Show Video “Follow” OKAY – let’s do this, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outline For The First World War-And It Was In The Bible!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 4, 2021

This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!

Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Myth 6: Believe In Yourself Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 26, 2023

Like all of the myths we have talked about in this series, there is a bit of truth in the saying - and it is often spoken from great intentions.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Believe In Yourself Introduction Myths Some Christians Believe that we have talked about in this series: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle. God Just Wants Me to Be Happy. I Could Never Forgive that Person. Follow Your Heart. “God Really Doesn’t Care”. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Audacious Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025

Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stories With Purpose!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024

Stories With Purpose! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Why did Jesus speak in Parables? Parable #1. The Sign Of Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) Parable #2. The Queen of The South (vs 31). Parable #3: The Lamp of The Body (vs 33-36). SERMON BODY: Ill: • (1). A teacher tells this story in Readers Digest magazine. • Performing Mozart should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren