Sermons on Trivial:

A Demanding Widow Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 21, 2019

A Demanding Widow - Luke chapter 18 verses 1-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Widow in the story: (1) She had an opponent. (2) She couldn’t solve her own problem. (3) She was persistent. (4) She had a genuine need. (5) She got what she wanted. The judge in the story: (1) He didn’t fear God. (2) He didn’t respect man. (3) He was unrighteous. (4) He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Living Up To Your Name Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The example of Barnabas

Living Up to Your Name - Acts 5 - 2/19/17 Did you ever hear the story about the want ad for the lost dog? In the classifieds section of the paper someone had placed this notice: LOST: male dog, brown fur, some missing due to mange, blind in right eye, mangled left ear, going deaf, lame in back ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014

A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

"The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Michal's Tragic Life Of Wasted Devotion Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

This is the sixth message in the series on the life of David.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 06—MICHAL’S TRAGIC LIFE OF WASTED DEVOTIONS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:17-23; 18:28; 2 Samuel 6:16 1 Samuel 18:17-23 KJV And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Others Can Be So Difficult, That Is Why We Need God To Do It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 23, 2014

Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus didn’t, so neither should we. Read on and be blessed!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Sinners Who've Found Grace Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

God encourages His children to rejoice in their salvation through Jesus, even if they are experiencing suffering. Holy living is not a product of ‘smooth sailing’. It is a choice, regardless of life-events or life-circumstances.

WAC2BL: Redeemed Scripture Text: 1 Peter 1.17-23 INTRODUCTION Someone asked-a-question: “What’s a WAC2BL?” ~ For starters, …it’s the theme for the next-several-weeks. But, more-than-that, …WAC2BL is a question… …It’s a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit And You: Turning A Sinner Into A Saint Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2014

After examining 5 works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, this sermon examines two broad works of the Holy Spirit to turn a sinner into a saint.

The Holy Spirit and You: Turning a Sinner into a Saint Series: Acts, #5 Chuck Sligh March 2, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Initial text: Acts 1:8, [Please turn in your Bibles to John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Remember Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Sabbath is a time to remember what we were and why we are no longer what we were! We have a Deliverer! We have a Rescuer! The bondage that we’ve been released from is no less dramatic than the bondage that the Israelites were delivered from in Egypt!

Sabbath: A Time to Remember Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 5.12-15 INTRODUCTION As you may remember, …we’re devoting our attention to the subject of “Sabbath-keeping” ~ What does it mean to ‘keep’ Sabbath? There’s-really a-lot-of-material contained-within ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing Jehovah El Shaddai In The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 13, 2015

God is willing, ready and available to listen to us and answer us when we pray. Are you willing, ready and available to pray?

There is a God that answers prayers and His name is Jehovah El Shaddai. There is no prayer request that is too big, complex or complicated for Jehovah El Shaddai to handle. Neither is there any request that is too small, trivial, mundane or inconsequential for God not to give His attention to. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Functioning Biblically Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 8, 2010

When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically.

The Church Functioning Biblically Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:4-6 P.S. When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTARTION: When Everyone Plays Their Position- Chip Ingram 30years ago, the Miami Dolphins embarked on an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Lesson On Love

Contributed by John White on Apr 5, 2019

On the eve of the terrible crisis of the cross, Jesus gathers His followers around Him to teach His last lesson on love.

Jesus’ Lesson On Love John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." On the eve of the terrible crisis of the cross, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Offer Yourselves As Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

As God’s kingdom of priests and his holy nation, this is the joyful work we can be busy with—no matter our age, condition or standing. We’re called to be holy, just as He is holy; and we’re called to freely and joyfully offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God through Christ.

Have you ever come to a Bible book, and decided that you’d rather skip it? Maybe you were reading through Scripture in your personal devotions, or around the supper table as a family, and you’d finished Genesis, and slogged through the latter parts of Exodus, and finally came to Leviticus. What did ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Moves The Nations

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

To bring about the birth of Jesus, the Almighty God moved the nations, even the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Think of what a small event it seemed to be! There was a man, and there was a woman. The woman was but a teenager, pregnant, and ready any day to give birth. This man and woman found themselves far from home, down in the province of Judea, in the town of Bethlehem. While they were there, they ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Luke 2:1-40, Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doctrine On Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2017

Are Jesus’ statements allowing divorce for infidelity in conflict with biblical statements that seem to forbid it entirely?

Samaria, Galilee Doctrine on Divorce (Genesis 2:23-25, Deut 24:1-4) Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12 Let’s begin with a definition of divorce; “A legal dissolution of the marriage relation.” The biblical law regarding divorce is found Deuteronomy 24:1-4: “When a man hath taken a wife, and married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Christmas Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2017

We are going to simplify Christmas this year, which, means we want to encourage you to make it simpler or easier for you to do and experience! We also want to help you refocus and understand Christmas’ true meaning so you enjoy the season with peace and j

Simply Christmas Our goal in this series is to challenge all of us to simplify Christmas and get back to what makes Christmas a matter of the heart – which simply explained - is Jesus the Savior of the world was born he was born in a stable, laid in a manger, and wrapped in swaddling clothes. This ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational