Sermons on Valentine:

God Is Speaking Are We Listening - Malachi: An Overview

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

The Book of Malachi – God is Speaking Are We Listening - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi • (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. • (b). Malachi dialogued with people. • (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. • (d). Malachi is full of God words! • (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God Cares For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 15, 2020

We know God that cares for us because... 1. He will give us the ultimate understanding (vs. 23a, 25). 2. He hears our cries for help (vs. 23b-24). 3. Jesus makes us friends with His Father (vs. 23-27). 4. Jesus came to die on the cross for us (vs. 28).

God Cares for Us! The Gospel of John John 16:23-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – January 31, 2018 (Revised April 15, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16:22. Here God's Word continues to focus on the night before the cross. Remember that by this time, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Love: Overcoming My Ego Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

It’s when you embrace humility and love humility you’ll not only make progress toward humility, but you’ll be a long way down the road toward experiencing real love. Instead of seeking recognition in a relationship, know you are already loved and valued by Christ.

Last Sunday, we began a series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to explaining, promoting, and advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit. Ask the person sitting next to you if they know the fruit of the Spirit. If not, here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Today, we are starting a new series called “Becoming.” In this series, we will explore Jesus' most famous sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount,” which spans Matthew chapters 5 through 7. (Turn there) For those who think my sermons are long, they might not have enjoyed Jesus' sermons, as this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003

We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Of Great Faith

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 24, 2000

A study of the great faith of cousins Mary and Elizabeth.

Mothers of Great Faith (Luke 1) [HTTP formatted copy of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/mothers.html] The Bible tells us in Luke 8:31-32 how to be true disciples or students of Jesus Christ, by abiding (living, being at home) continually (day by day) in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sex--Something Good Something Bad

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This sermon deals with the how the improper use of sex is destroying the African American Community.

" Sex: Something Good Going Bad" 2/21/97 Proverbs 7:6-27 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 There is probably no other group in America, that has the testimony of the power of God working in a race of people for deliverance than do we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Proverbs 7:6-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Our Past Impacts Our Future

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Blesses His Sons. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 49 verses 1-28 Joke: • A frog went to see a Fortune-teller, • Gazing into her crystal ball, she said to frog: “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

Man And Woman

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Man and woman

Reading: Genesis chapter 2 verses 18-25. (a). The first Quandary (verses 18-20): • Our passage begins with a statement, • That by now should be shocking to any careful reader of Genesis. • Up to verse 18 everything God has done has been good, • In fact chapter 1 verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Brethren

Having A Love Afair With The Father Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 23, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages title "A Love Affair".

HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR…WITH THE FATHER A Love Affair – 1 Deuteronomy 6 SERIES INTRODUCTION: What is the greatest force or power on earth known to mankind? Some dreaded military weapon? The latest technology? The authority of key world leaders? Economics? These may all be powerful forces ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-17

Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: God With Us!

Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Nov 25, 2015

A sermon on the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas: God With Us!” Matthew 1:18-25 Dr. John McArthur, in his book The Miracle of Christmas, tells an interesting story about the confusion and error which abound at Christmastime. A little girl came home from Sunday school triumphantly waving a paper. “Mommy!” she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Help For A Hurting Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 24, 2014

Spouses are to serve one another.

Help for a Hurting Marriage 1 Peter 3:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill November 22-23, 2014 Pastor Jeff Strite shares what happened when a woman sent an email to tech support. Dear Tech Support, last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When We Follow Jesus... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2019

When we follow Jesus... 1. He will stretch our faith (vs. 1-7). 2. He will show us great things (vs. 8-11). 3. He will supply us (vs. 11-13).

When We Follow Jesus... The Gospel of John John 6:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 28, 2016 (Revised August 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. Tonight, we will study the Lord's great miracle of feeding the 5,000. But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist