Sermons on The Heart Is Deceitful:

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

Overcoming A Judgmental Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 26, 2010

If you want to stop judging, then focus on the fundamentals, analyze your attitudes, and consider the coming judgment.

Overcoming a Judgmental Spirit Romans 14:9-12 Rev. Brian Bill 9/26/10 Have you heard about the 33 miners in Chile that have been trapped 2,200 feet underground since August 5th? Newsweek reported that everything they need to survive must fit in canisters a bit over three inches wide (9/20/10). I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Computers And Waiting Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010

We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.

SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Joyful Benediction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

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

Reading: Jude verses 24-25. As a guess, I don not think I am too far wrong to say that the letter of Jude; • Is one of the least read and therefore least known parts of the New Testament! • Certainly one preachers avoid (when did you last hear a sermon - me neither!) • Ill: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Brethren

Our Relationship In The Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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

Session 2: Our relationship in the Church. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: “James Butler Bonham—no picture of him exists. This portrait is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Would Say To A Mormon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus would say to a Mormon, "Who Do You Say That I Am?"

What Jesus Would Say to a Mormon Hebrews 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/14/10 I did something this week that I’ve not done for more than five years. I put it off as long as I could but decided that I could no longer procrastinate. Having hit the half century mark, I made an appointment with Dr. Watson ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Lord Has Become My Salvation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 118 - THE LORD HAS BECOME MY SALVATION. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: PSALM 118 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 husband’s mother. • That’s where the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Discipling Others? Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010

This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus high priestly prayer is the most amazing prayer ever prayed. In it we learn his plan for the ages. It can be broken down into 3 parts… 1. What He did 2. What He does 3. What we do

Jesus’ Prayer of the Ages March 14, 2010 Series: Final Days at Planet Earth If I were to ask you to pray the Lord’s Prayer… how would you start it? “Our Father which art in heaven….” Right? But guess what. That’s not the “Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Shocking Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Matthew 1:18-25 declares 3 ways that the virgin birth impacts my life.

A Shocking Birth Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 6, 2009 This morning I want to quote from one of the great theological minds of our time… Dr. Seuss! As a kid, (I don’t know about you), but I used to love reading his books and especially looking at the pictures… books ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gideon Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010

God called Gideon a “Mighty Warrior” even when he did not look like it but we must remember that God sees what we do not see and we in turn must trust him and answer the call.

Series: Here comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radioactive Relationships Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010

One of the greatest words in the human language is the word “relationship.” Some relationships we have are wonderful and give us life, while others are harmful. Just as radiation exposure can be hazardous to your health, there are some relationships that

INTRODUCTION You may notice there is something strange about me today. I know I’m always a little strange, but look on the bright side—you get to see me at my best. I’m a pretty strange in the daytime, but as Frank Sinatra said, I’m even stranger in the night! Okay, so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contagious

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We are much more motivated to alleviate suffering when we share in it.

“A leper came to him (and kneeling down) begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic