Sermons on The Promise Of God:

The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015

The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health! PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: A place of sickness (vs 1-3): A place of superstition (vs 4-7): A place of self-pity (vs 5-7): It was a place of salvation (vs 8-9a): It was a place of solitude (vs 13-14) SERMON OUTLINE: ill: • Because there was no evidence outside of John’s Gospel; • For the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023

This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Mark 10:45, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 28, 2002 -- 4th in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon uses a word that might offend some -- some people even think of it as a "dirty word." Many think no Presbyterian would ever use this word, but statistics show Presbyterians do this as m

“Sharing The Good News” April 28, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh -- Senior Pastor John 4:6-43 Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" (His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 17, 2005

This sermon teaches us the importance of allowing our faith to be stretched.

Have you done anything in your faith walk recently that stretched you? We use the term “stretch” to refer to growth, development and learning. I must admit, it goes against human nature to be stretched. There is a popular story that illustrates our reluctance to be stretched. Ill- A man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Different Responses To The Risen Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9, April 15, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9,April 15, 2001 Visiting the tomb and finding the body of Jesus gone, Mary Magdalene reports the fact to Peter and the Beloved Disciple who run to the tomb. They both observe the same facts, but the Beloved Disciple believes that Jesus is risen. Chapter 20 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Praise A Woman

Contributed by T. Scott Womble on May 10, 2001

Proverbs 31:10-31 tells of 12 qualities that are praise worthy. (With each quality, a flower is placed in a vase and given away at the end)

“How to Praise a Woman” Proverbs 31:10-31 INTRO A man was walking along a California beach and stumbled across an old lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it - and out popped a genie. The genie said, “Ok. You released me from the lamp .. blah, blah. This is the 4th time this month and I’m getting a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tossing The Junk Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Holding on the right things and getting of the wrong things keeps life simpler and more fulfilling. This is the discipine of Christian discernment.

Tossing the Junk Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22; Romans 12:9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It was one of those scenes you only see on television. For Rick’s sake, I was glad no cameras showed up. I knew Rick had some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Women who have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Tell Somebody"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Ending To A Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2010

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 11

Song of Songs 3: 1 – 11 A Good Ending To A Nightmare By night on my bed I sought the one I love; I sought him, but I did not find him. 2 “ I will rise now,” I said, “ And go about the city; In the streets and in the squares I will seek the one I love.” I sought him, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fervent Foot Faith

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2009

We must put feet on our faith. Evangelism is credible if we make certain our lives are clean, if we expose what we believe to others, and if we go confidently into the world with our faith.

Feet are ugly. That’s what someone suggested to me the (other day. Feet are ugly. I can’ t remember why that subject came up, but she insisted that feet are bony, unkempt, twisted, weird, and much the worse for wear after forty or fifty years of use. She said, if I recall correctly, that God must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist