Sermons on Transitioning:

Finding Joy: The Fiancée & The Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 9, 2018

Finding Joy - The Fiancée & The Son - Luke chapter 1 verse 26-38 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Mary’s Surprise (vs 34) • Mary’s Miracle (vs 35-37) • Mary’s Submission (vs 38) SERMON BODY Ill: • One day around about the year 1694 a young man living in Southampton; • Complained to his father about the dull psalm singing, • That took place each Sunday at their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

The Forbidden Food Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 3, 2013

Daniel & his three companions refuse to compromise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: •Conquest (vs 1-2) •Conscription (vs 3-7) •Courage (vs 8-16) •Choice (vs 17-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are actual announcements from Church notices: • Weight Watchers will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Transformed: Spiritual Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Spiritual Health – Romans chapter 12 verses 1-3 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Consecration (vs 1). (3). Transformation (vs 2). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Let me tell you the story of two women: • They both lived in the late 1800’s and early 1890’s. Story 1: Anne Sullivan: • When Anne Sullivan was aged ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

On To Corinth (2022) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2022

“On to Corinth” Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: BACKGROUND: • (a). The City was Cosmopolitan: • (b). The City was Commercial. • (c). The City was Corrupt. FOUR SNAPSHOTS: • Photo #1: the tentmaker (vs 1-3). • Photo #2: the watchman (vs 4-6). • Photo #3: the evangelist (vs 7-10). • Photo #4: the builder (11-17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Pentecost: 'the Holy Spirit Is Given'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2025

PENTECOST: 'The Holy Spirit is Given' - Acts chapter 1 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Happy Birthday is probably the best-known song, • In the English-speaking world, • It was written in 1893 by two sisters, • Mildred & Patty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

A Father's Gift

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Jun 18, 2004

A Father’s Day Message

“A Father’s Gift” (A Father’s Day Message) 1. Introduction Today is a special day, a day we pay tribute to our father’s. This is a special day for me, for one, I have a great father that has joined us this morning. Secondly, I am a father-to-be a second time. This day is a reflection for us all. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 14, 2011

A Civil Warfare is fought against flesh and blood; the spiritual warfare is fought against spiritual powers. A civil warfare endangers the body, but the spiritual warfare endangers the Soul. A Civil warfare may have long term consequences, but a spiritual

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE Matthew 12:22-30 Introduction Attention- In 1989 the communist system fell down in all the Eastern European countries. Romania was the only one that had to pay for its freedom with innocent bold. My friend from this Eastern European country told me that, it was a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“awaiting You In Heaven” Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2010

God and Jesus Christ want you to have the same revelation that King David had when he lost a son. He said, “I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:23)

Funeral for Ryan Allen Lentz (Died at Birth) Title “Awaiting You In Heaven” Introduction: On behalf of the family, I want to extend a thank you to all who have in some way made time to minister to Ryan Allen’s family. We are thankful for the nurses at the Norton County ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Legacy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010

Living a Legacy of Hope based on the life of Joseph.

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of possible ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In God's Steadfast Love: Ruth

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jul 30, 2007

This sermon examines how the Book of Ruth reveals God’s that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest ot times.

"BIG IDEA"One family’s story in the Book of Ruth shows us that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest of times. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis [BEGIN SERMON SHOWING PICURES OF FAMILY ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Stiff Opposition

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007

We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The New Person

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of the change that occurs when someone has been transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The New Person Rev. Sean D. Lester July 13, 2003 Hebrews 10:11-25 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. [12] But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Un-Identical Twins Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 20, 2006

From these two brothers we will learn what is really important in life.

Un-identical Twins Text: Genesis 25:27-34 Introduction 1. Genesis 25:27-34 2. Illustration: It was at a family reunion that a lot of pictures were taken. When the lady took them to the photo place she asked if they could be touched up. “Wrinkles and such?” “Yes” he said: Well she said: “Could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Methodist