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Christ Is Knocking……will You Answer?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Laodicea: Christ is Knocking. . . Will You Answer? - Revelation chapter 3 verses 14-22 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THEPLACE: Laodicea (vs 14a). (2). THE PERSON: One who is holy, faithful, true witness & ruler (vs 14). (3). THE PROBLEM: self-sufficient & short-sighted (vs 15-17) (4). THE PROMISE: I will come in (vs 18-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Doors Quiz illustration. • (Photos ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Christian Freedom, America, Christ

Road To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legacy Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

That's the kind of legacy we should strive to leave behind. That in every circumstance in every moment of second of our lives God was praised and God was at the center. That God was pointed too. God is the legacy that will last forever.

Text: Psalm 71:14-18 Michael Jordan, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther, , Mark Twain,. What do all of these names have in common? Because they are all so vastly different. Normally you don’t compare these people, because they did different things. I mean what could Michael Jordan possibly have in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Living In Your House?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2020

In our text this morning, Jesus uses a strange illustration about demon possession to make a very important point about the problem of half-baked, external repentance. In this portion of the text, Jesus talks about an unclean spirit that has gone out of a person; but still seeking rest.

TITLE: WHO’S LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE? SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 12:43-45 Have you ever tried to help a friend or family member that found themselves without a roof over their head and you reluctantly and against your better judgment allowed them to come and stay in your house until they were able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Light For The Path Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 23, 2020

In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is shown as: 1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defense (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112).

Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Other

Triumph Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, and not just in the 3 areas of which we have record here. The last verse of this record makes it clear that when it was done it was far from over. Satan just withdrew to lick his wounds and prepare for another assault at an opportune time.

Plato had a friend named Trachilus who had a very close call and almost lost his life in a storm at sea. The ship actually sank and he was thrown into the sea, but he managed to get to shore. When he reached his home he ordered his servants to wall up the two windows in his chamber ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Christ Will Build His Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Other

The Two Witnesses, Part 3

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 20, 2014

This message sums up the Two Witnesses purpose as well as their message in three simple points; 1) There’s a resurrection of life; 2) There’s a focus on worship; and 3) There’s a promise to redeem. Do we live under the same hope today?

The Two Witnesses, Part 3 Revelation, Part 15, Revelation 11:11-18 Introduction (LOTS OF TEACHING AND SCRIPTURE IN THIS) We’ve seen the two witnesses killed for their testimony – but why? Because the truth which invades our space makes us uncomfortable Jesus taught on this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Was Pleading And The Other Was Praising

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2019

From Mark Yarbrough called “When God Doesn’t Heal” (https://www.epm.org/resources/2005/Mar/28/when-god-doesnt-heal/) Why doesn’t God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? Two assumptions and then 3 points

HoHum: A faith healer ran into his old friend Max and asked him how things were going. Max said, “Not good, my brother is very sick.” “Don’t say that, your brother isn’t sick,” answered the faith healer, “he only thinks he’s sick. Remember that, he only things he’s sick.” Two months later they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16, 1 John 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Modern Israel

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2014

A Biblical study considering whether or not modern Israel holds any significance in the eyes of God.

Throughout my life, I have noted that our Nation's foreign-policy has been to support Israel in its struggles with its Arab and Palestinian neighbors. Nearly a half trillion dollars of humanitarian and military aid has been given to Israel to defend the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Manager's Accounting Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 26, 2008

Jesus takes a quite different tack in challenging us with how much intention and wisdom we really do or do not apply to how our present actions impact our much greater and more important future. To make His point strong and penetrating, Jesus gives an ex

A MANAGER’S ACCOUNTING Series: First Fruits, Fresh Spirit Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sun. November 23, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Most of us are very familiar with and have heard or read much about Jesus’ Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son as recorded in Luke 15 as well as ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008

A look at Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 1:10-18, emphasizing the Message and the point of the Gospel--looking to Christ--instead of focusing on our problems and issues here in this fallen world. God’s called us into salvation, how let’s give Him the Glory whi

What are you looking at? Substance over style 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Stephen H, Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Evening Services January 27, 2008; 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany I heard a story about a woman driving alone over the Sierras on Highway 80 in the middle of the winter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jacob And Joseph Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Nobody in the family but Joseph knew what was going on, and how God had made the salvation of Jacob's family possible by the position God had lead him to possess. Joseph did not need faith at this point, for he had knowledge, but Jacob needed faith, and that is where he was weak.

If the strong-willed child is the greatest challenge for parents, the strong-willed adult is the greatest challenge for God. The greatest obstacle to God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven is the strong stubborn self-will of man. All of the judgments of God through the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-20

Reading The Bible Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2008

Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.

***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational