Sermons on Teaching Chidren:

A Messiah Of Decision Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 2, 2009

We need to decide if we are going to follow Christ and understand the consequences of our decision.

A Messiah of Decision Text: Matt. 7:13-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: William P. Barker tells of a machinist at Ford Motor Company in Detroit who became a Christian. He responded to the invitation and was baptized. As the Holy Spirit began renewing this man he became convicted of his need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Methodist

Stay Alert! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The first in a series on the book of Jude, dealing with the initial overview of the book and Judes warning to Christians to stay ever alert.

Stay Alert! Text: Jude vs. 1-4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now while we’re going over the BFM during our Sunday mornings, we are going to be looking through the book of Jude in our Sunday evening services. It’s one of the shortest books in the Bible, but if I’m not mistaken I think 2nd John has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Truth And Deception"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2009

Christians must know the truth in order to guard and proclaim the truth. Do we?

“I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father. 5 Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-11

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Last Passover"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2010

As the Lord instituted the ordinance of Communion, He and the disciples celebrated the last legitimate Passover

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Defiant Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Crossroads Of Anxiety.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Rewarding The Faithful

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of the ten minas. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

The Last Supper

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The last supper (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 14-23. Ill: In 1866 a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. • Apparently the newspaper in Alfred’s hometown; • Mistakenly believed that he had died and prematurely published his obituary. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Parable Of The Soils.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Parable of the Soils. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark Chapter 4 Verse 1-20. Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 8 verses 27- chapter 9 verse 1. Ill: • The Duke of Wellington is best remembered; • As the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815. • During his earlier service in India, • Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 29, 2008

The message describes 1. Persecution, 2. the Principle, 3. the Point, and 4. the Promise

"Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted" Scripture Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Labor Pains Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2008

We are already feeling the ’birth pangs’ Jesus said would proceed the end times. This world’s contractions are close together, the earth is dilated to 10 & could deliver at any time! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

The Beginning of Labor Pains End of the World Matthew 24:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborPains.html Today thru next Sunday, 1/27/08, is Sanctity of Human Life Week, and as always, our church is extremely active year round in promoting life and opposing the atrocity of abortion, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

In this message from Matthew 9:9-17, Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him. Matthew throws a party for his sinner friends and invites Jesus and his disciples to it

The Person of Jesus series Jesus Makes all things New Matthew 9:9-17 CHCC: April 4, 2010 - EASTER INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter. How many of you got up early and came to the Sunrise Service? At least this year Easter didn’t fall on the same day we move to Daylight Savings time! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To See That We May Follow

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

“What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist