Sermons on Thirty Pieces:

Paying The Bill

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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

Reading: Matthew chapter 17 verses 24-27. • If you had lived 2,000 years ago, and if you encountered Jesus: • Either as a baby, boy or man, • There would have been nothing to mark him out as being different, • From the other Jewish babies, boys or men of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Brethren

Seeking For God's Glory (Part 1)

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Jul 10, 2008

God created us to show His glory, We need to seek above any other thing God’s Glory. We need to look at the lives of the people who have seen the Lord’s glory and learn some of the things that qualified them to see God’s glory.

SEEKING GOD’S GLORY (PART 1) Text: Exodus 33:18-23 18And Moses said, I beseech You, show me Your glory. 19And God said, I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim My name, THE LORD, before you; for I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Greater Than Regret Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 9, 2018

Grace has the power to redeem regret

Title: Grace Greater Than Regret Place: BLCC Date: 1/14/18 Text: Matthew 26.31-35; Luke 22.61-62 CT: Grace has the power to redeem regret. Play video FAS: Your biggest regret in life? If it's anything like these random New Yorkers, it has one very important word in it. Students from Strayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-31

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Marvelous Love Attributes Of God – Part One Of Love (3 Of 10 Sermons)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

Several Christians were going from door to door on visitation in the Bahamas. Most of the people in the area were very cordial to them. However, one place was different.

They came to a home and saw one of the servants working in the yard. They began to witness to him and he professed to be a Christian, and from all indications, his life reflected that he was. In fact, he was so excited about the Lord that he wanted those Christians to talk to his employer about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Refresher Course On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words of the gospel have the power to changes lives,

A REFRESHER COURSE ON THE GOSPEL AND THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Memory of significant events is achieved through repetition. Our minds are tremendous tools to harness, and use information. There is no greater piece of knowledge today than that of the gospel. The words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mathematics Of The Cross

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Mathematics is a science that has four fundamental operations, namely: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In our passage, the cross is a reference NOT to the two pieces of wood that were used as instruments of death in Roman times but ra

Intro: Mathematics is a science that has four fundamental operations, namely: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In our passage, the cross is a reference NOT to the two pieces of wood that were used as instruments of death in Roman times but rather to the suffering, death, burial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: *other

He Restoreth My Soul

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 14, 2013

Restoration is taking something from the trash bin and making it into a beautiful piece. God can restore the rain, the years that the palmerworm ate, the broken hearted, the joy of the Lord, and He can restore us in righteousness.

He Restoreth My Soul We are in the midst of a series on Jesus who is the center piece of civilization, the summa theologica of all truth, the first born from the dead, the one whose eyes are a flame of fire, The Word that became Flesh, the one who led captivity captive, who conquered sin, hell and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

A Balanced Life

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on May 9, 2022

Solomon, in helping us to live life “under the sun,” provides pieces of wisdom about what’s really necessary for a balanced life. A balanced life means one lived in agreement with godly principles.

Introduction. In 1995, the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after a seventy-year hiatus. Scientists expected an ecological ripple effect, but the size and scope of the cascade took them by surprise. Wolves are predators that kill certain species of animals. But they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Expectations And Responses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 27, 2024

God has placed a hunger in our heart to hear the truth of the Gospel, it is the “missing piece” that we have – it is this truth that draws us to God, and why we too must tell others the Good News!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 20 The expectations and responses to the Gospel Acts 13:42 – 14:7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52, Acts 14:1-7, Matthew 5:6, John 3:18, Matthew 10:14, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Travesty Of Justice

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2007

Because we are founded on truth (Jesus), we are to act justly.

A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE John 19.1-16 S: Trial of Jesus C: Justice Pr: BECAUSE WE ARE FOUNDED ON TRUTH, WE ARE TO ACT JUSTLY. TS: We will find in our study of John 19.1-16 the process of how Pilate allowed justice to be set aside. Type: Inductive I. PERSECUTION (1-5) II. APPREHENSION ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of John’s Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

An Obituary Written Too Soon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2014

Resurrection, Truth vs. Deception, Life

OBITUARIES – An Obituary Written Too Soon Matthew 27:57-28:7 April 20, 2025 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The King: Paying The Bill!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2017

Jesus The King: Paying the Bill - Matthew chapter 17 verses 24-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus Declared as King: • Matthew chapter 2 verse 2: • "Where is he born to be KING of the Jews". • Matthew chapter 4 verse 23: • "Jesus went throughout Galilee...preaching the good news of the KINGDOM, • Matthew chapter 21 verse 5: • "Your KING is coming to you riding on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Brethren

How Would You React?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel