Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

Peter’s Denial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Peter’s Denial (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 31 to 35 & 60 to 75. Every one of us in life has faced the harsh reality of failure: • Whether it’s your first step as a child, • Your first attempt to ride a bike. • Maybe it was an exam or interview; • Maybe it was a job or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

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

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

Character Study Matthew

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Character study Matthew (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Ill: • An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. • So one night, he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair. • He spoke softly to her, "Honey, can you hear me?" • There was no response. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Authentic Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Light Into The Darkness

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 25, 2009

Message on John 1:1-12

I am a person who enjoys words. When I study a passage of scripture I like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first chapter of John really intrigues ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Men: Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon series looks at the apostles of Jesus; this particular sermon focuses on Peter.

The Apostle Peter Matthew 10:2a July 11th, 2010 If you’ve ever gone into a fancy church you’ve probably seen pictures or statues of the Apostles. Growing up in Germany there were beautiful cathedrals all over the place: you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a huge, ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 3, 2002

And exposition and application of Jesus’ declaration that He is the Bread of Life.

“I Am the Bread of Life” September 29, 2002 John 6:32-35 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"I Wasn't Talking To You"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 31, 2011

A message dealing with the gift of tongues. Do some have truly it today?

“I Wasn’t Talking To You” Joke: A sales manager overheard one of his salesman stating to a customer that they haven’t had any in a while and it didn’t look like they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You In The Hands Of The Potter?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 23, 2010

We need to let God work in us to make us what he wantrs.

ARE YOU IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER? Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. 1. The pressure of his hands (Gods) As the clay is in the hands so are we in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 14th message on Bible characters. This message is part 1 of looking at the life of the Apostle Peter. The outline is 1-Peter's Conversion, 2-Peter's Courage, 3-Peter's Confession.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 14 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking over the last several weeks and months about the GLORIOUS FACT that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Reality? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 20, 2014

We often rely on our senses and even our emotions to tell us what’s real. Paul, as he begins the letter to the Ephesians, tells of a reality more real than you have ever known, with advantages far greater than anything this age has to offer, all in Jesus.

If I asked you the question: “how do you know something is real?” you might say something like: “It’s real if I can experience it with my senses.” Our idea of the “realness” of something is tied to what our brains tell us based on the information gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus Is Praying For Us! Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us!

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us! Luke 22:31-34 June 20, 10 I remember the most difficult time in my life, sifted like wheat. I felt like my life was caving in and I was in the bottom of a cup and could not even reach the lip to pull ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Iscariot: The Traitor Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Judas Iscariot was a thief, he was never a believer as the others, he sat under the teaching of Jesus for over 3 years, he would be a tool of the devil, never feel sorry for Judas, he made his choice.-- He never called Jesus Lord, always Master.

#13~JUDAS ISCARIOT: pt.1 APOSTLES 3-1-14 Today we'll continue with our study of the APOSTLES, and we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about JUDAS ISCARIOT, there's a lot of information about Judas so our study to do with him may ...read more

Scripture: John 6:70-71

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Mean By "apostolic" In Our Profession? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2021

The Church is apostolic because its foundation stones are the apostles chosen by Jesus himself as his first witnesses, prophets, priests and leaders.

Monday of 24th Week in Course There are four marks of the Church—unity, holiness, apostolicity and catholicity. The unity is oneness in belief and practice. The holiness. Ah, we mustn't think that means that all members of the Church and even all clergy are holy. There have some real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Catholic

Peter And Andrew's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew.

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew. 1) Simon Peter’s Revival Can a run-of-the-mill laborer experience revival and become a prominent church leader? Peter, an ordinary man, answered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist