Sermons on Urging:

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Conversion Of A Sinner Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2025

Acts 16:11-15 teaches us that God is sovereign in the conversion of sinners.

Introduction William Ashley Sunday (1862 - 1935) was a professional baseball player who played in the National League for eight seasons. On a Sunday afternoon in Chicago, during either the 1886 or 1887 baseball season, Billy Sunday and several of his teammates were out on the town on their day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Coincidence Or Providence? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Providence is coincidence with a purpose-God's purpose. It is no longer a mere matter of chance, but is the fulfilling of God's plan in history.

Everyone experiences coincidence somewhere in life. Two people say the same thing at the same time. You go to call someone and the phone rings, and it is the person you were going to call. You flip open the hymnal, and it opens right to the number you were looking for. On and on we could go until ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Our Troublesome Tongues

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024

As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 6:45, Ephesians 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025

Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 14, 2024

With the enemy at the door, the government out of control, stuck in the mud, Jeremiah down in a muddy cistern, stuck up to his arm pit with no way out, God still had a way out! Can ordinary people made a difference?

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck in the Mud Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 38:1-11 “Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah had been telling the people. He had been saying, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-11, Psalm 28:1, Psalm 119:85-88, Jeremiah 1:17-19, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

America Today: Calling Evil Good And Good Evil Updated

Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 26, 2024

Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. As a pastor, I see our basic problems as religious.

America Today: Calling Evil Good and Good Evil Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. Here are a few of the things that are causing the division: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21

Sermon - The Paradox Of Biblical Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 15, 2024

Believers today must likewise persevere in faith and trust God, even when they do not see all the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. The faith that pleases God is a faith that can surrender God's promises back to Him and trust God for their fulfillment according to His will.

Subject: The Paradox of Biblical Faith Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:2-40, Job 23:3-10, Proverbs 4:4-6, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Born To Die Part 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical And Pesonal Teachings - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 4, 2024

Our days are darkening and becoming more unjust, violent and wicked, but God has given practical principles in the bible for us to live in these times. We look into a number of these from 1Thessalonians. The world will be accountable to God one day.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL AND PESONAL TEACHINGS - PART 4 LIVING WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS – THE PILLARS OF THE LAST DAYS “The last days” when used by people can be confusing. The term always needs defining. Let me attempt to do that now. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Hosea 3:5, Proverbs 23:10-11, Genesis 1:27, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 3:20-21, Isaiah 5:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 13:4, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Growth: God's Work And Our Walk Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey of transformation empowered by God’s grace, sustained through our daily surrender to the Holy Spirit, nurtured in Christ-centered community, and aimed at becoming more like Jesus for the glory of God.

Partners in Growth: God's Work and Our Walk 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Last week, we began an exciting new sermon series entitled “Rooted.” Picture the scene: Jesus is seated in a boat, speaking to a large crowd gathered along the shore—many of them fishermen. To capture their hearts and minds, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 40:31, John 15:5, Romans 8:29, Romans 10:15, Ephesians 1:13-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 1:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Looking @ the birth of Christ, from a slightly different view. Idea, to focus on 8 topics

Idea, to focus on 8 topics: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors The authors audience Key figures Intent of the authors focus Prophecy Places We examined Matthew and Luke’s accounts, and discovered this: Both gospels give a physical and angelic account of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023

The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repairing The Breaches

Contributed by Chris Holmes on Dec 2, 2002

The description of what happens when spiritual holes are created within the soul, and nothing is ever done about it.

-Josiah’s Reign -Josiah noticed the temple needed repaired There were HOLES in the temple Alot of us have holes in our that are starting to be noticeable by others. You must repair the breaches or else they will get larger and larger. As the Breaches start getting larger, the worldlier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational