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Hope: The Anchor Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 6, 2020

This is the first sermon in a series on hope, which is our anchor in times of trouble. God's promises are the anchor that helps us in the storms of life. God is a promise making and promise keeping God.

A. The story is told of a time when a storm was raging on the open sea, and a sea captain realized his ship was sinking fast. 1. He called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” 2. One crewman stepped forward, saying, “Aye, Captain, I know how to pray.” 3. “Good,” said the captain, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 11, 2020

Jesus and the Resurrection – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Women (chapter 23 verse 55 to chapter 24 verse 3) • (2). The Angelic Beings (chapter 24 verses 4-8) • (3). The Disciples (chapter 24 verses 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Five-year-old Brian had to recite a Bible verse in the Easter Sunday service. • He was meant to stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important that we Christians prepare our hearts for this very special day.

We know that to be ready for special days requires special preparation, such as for: • Christmas • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • July 4th • Veterans Day • Memorial Day But when it comes to Thanksgiving, the preparation in many homes involves Mom going to the grocery store and buying a big ham or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2022

May 11th, 2022.

Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30. A). GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fools For Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 12, 2022

To change the world, go to the back of the line, imitate people like Paul, and get something done.

Evan Almighty is the story of freshman congressman Evan Baxter, whose main campaign slogan was “change the world.” When he asks for God's help to achieve his goal, God responds in an unusual way—He commands Evan to build an ark in order to rescue a multitude of wild animals. As Evan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Lesson In Evangelism From Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Paul Green on May 19, 2022

When Philip introduces the Ethopian Eunuch to Jesus – he does it God’s way. Philip wasn't an Apostle like Peter, a missionary like Paul, or a pastor like Timothy. He was a deacon, a servant of the church, an ordinary, average man who just couldn’t keep God to himself.

There was a man on a business trip and when he checked in he was given one of the middle seats on the airplane. He was tired and he all he wanted to do was sleep, so he got a little bit irritated when the young girl sat next to him started to ask questions: “Mister, do you brush your teeth?” “Yes,” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Best Type Of Stress!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25

Denomination: Brethren

How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Credentials Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

Jesus’ identity is shown as we research Jesus’ family tree. And Jesus’ identity is shown as we see Him fend off Satan’s attacks - the very attacks that were driven to distort Jesus’ special identity.

We continue a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away, this morning. Normally when someone dies, their impact on the world immediately begins to recede. Over the past few days, Baltimore Oriole manager, Earl Weaver died. As did advice columnist “Dear Abby.” If someone’s legacy will outlast their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Real

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Whether it is two young Mormons who knock on your door or you decide to read the Qur’an for yourself, searching for the real answers in life is very different than most of our life’s pursuits.

When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The queen of the South will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

An Important Reminder: A 4th Of July Message

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 3, 2021

This is a special message for the 4th of July.

Title: 4th of July Message: An Important Reminder Script: Dt. 8 Type: July 4th Where: GNBC 7-4-11/rw 7-5-15/7-4-21 Intro: Today we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Many great Christian men were instrumental in our nation’s founding. Patrick Henry was one such man, a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible