Sermons on Temperature:

The Vineyard.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16. One of the first expressions we learn as children is, “That’s not fair.” • One thing that life seems to teach us, is that this statement is right; • Life doesn’t seem to be fair. In fact it seems to be quite the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

A Family Affair

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Christian relationships in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: Ill: If you think your family has problems, • Consider the marriage mayhem created; • When 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. • She happened to be his granddaughter’s ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let’s Grow Up! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 5, 2010

With the coming of Jesus Christ, we get to know God better. The coming of Christmas reveals 1 the heart of God 2 The need of man and 3 The plans of God

TITLE: Christmas with John - The Word Became flesh TEXT: John 1:1-14 SERIES: CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN! TOPIC: OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 5th, 2010 PROP.: It is important to believe in the incarnation of Jesus Christ - then we can celebrate it fully! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness - What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 8, 2010

First of a three-part series on forgiveness, this is meant to help people get a better grasp on what forgiveness is really all about by covering some of what it is and what it isn't.

Forgiveness – What It Is, What It’s Not Ephesians 4:32 March 7, 2010 General intro: Forgiveness is one of those topics that can really get people going. And usually it’s because they think they know what it’s all about so they’re waiting for the pastor to confirm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hold Onto Your Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2011

The most powerful thing you have in your life is the word of God, the devils main objective is to strip the word of God out of your life. (Hold onto your word) it makes you unsinkable.

Lu 8:22 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. (He went into a ship with his disciples) The ship represents your life, your destination, the course of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like A Volcano

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is

On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is to say the church (the Body of Christ). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah's Ark And The Worldwide Flood Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Was Noah's Ark a real story? Find out as we explore the facts about a world wide flood?

Noah's Ark and the World Wide Flood Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution really is. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Discovering Our Treasure In Christ Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 10, 2010

This verse by verse exposition of Ephesians leads believers to discover all they are in Christ and all they should be for Christ.

On January 17, 2009 Marvin Schur’s neighbors become concerned about him and went to his house to check on his well being. They had noticed that the lights hadn’t been on for a few days and that the windows of the house had seemed ice over from the inside. They also hadn’t seen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

On Rhythms And Seasons - Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Today's worship experience is meant to recapture the seasonal rhythms that will lead us towards fall, harvest, celebration, and thanksgiving.

On Rhythms and Seasons Thanksgiving, Oct 10, 2010 • Opening hymn – In Thanksgiving Let us Praise Him #557 • Greeting time • Welcome/ announcements/ intro – Steve - family service – activity packs available - CLM on Wednesday - Worship night – Nov. 6; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Dead Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2010

One preacher decided not to baptize one young girl on October 31st because he didn’t want her to associate her baptism with Halloween - a season of death. Was he right?

OPEN: One of the boys in a Sunday School teacher’s class proudly announced to his teacher that he was being baptized the next Sunday. She told him that was really great, and he told her he was going to take his swim goggles. She was curious about why the youngster would want to wear his goggles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnessing The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Jul 12, 2011

Life never seems to be easy, there are always times that are harder than others. Today we examine what those “wilderness” times look like

In the summer of 1989 all across London England signs on billboards and bus shelters began to appear like this (This poster can be seen and used as a slide here: http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/exhibits/Posters/04item08.html ) asking the question “Can anyone make sense of ot?” for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

No Pain, No Gain

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009

Church of Smyrna

NO PAIN, NO GAIN (REVELATION 2:8-11) A farmer said to God, “For 50 years I have not stopped praying…” The Lord replied, “5o years you have been praying, what did you actually pray for?” The farmer said, “I always pray that the winds and rains be smooth, pray that there would be no rain or wind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power In The Watergate

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

Exploring the power of the Word from a look at Nehemiah’s water gate.

THE POWER IN THE WATER GATE TEXT: Nehemiah 3:26; 8:1-3; Nehemiah 3:26 KJV Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. Nehemiah 8:1-3 KJV And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Naked Faith Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008

This sermon encourages Believers to place their faith only in Christ.

Olympic Faith Part Two: “Naked Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-13 Trey Harris It’s interesting that some of the most difficult trials we endure are the ones that often shape our character and form our memories. I know from talking to people who lived through the Great Depression that theirs lives were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist