Sermons on Wisdom And Understanding:

That Monday Morning Feeling.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of the ten minas. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. • Most people find Mondays depressing. • We talk about those “Monday morning blues”. In fact, here’s a useless or scary piece of information: • There is a higher chance of having a heart attack on Monday; • Than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

Walking In Unity – Is It Possible?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Unity in the body of Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 4 verses 1-16: (OHP) Introduction with reading. Ill: • There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. • One was a Christian and a lay preacher, the other made no profession of faith. • One night a rather sick person, who was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop On The Way Home

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jun 6, 2010

Please Don't Stop on the Way Home

1 Kings 13: 1-34 1 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; Behold, a child shall be born unto the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crocodile Hunter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2010

A study of chapter 29 verses 1 through 21

Ezekiel 29: 1 – 21 The crocodile hunter “1 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt. 3 Speak, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 29:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding Hope In A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2006

Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.

Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 23 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007

The Acts New Testament Church consisted of members who gave to God what was His and also to those in need. They gave sacrificially because of their love for God and for others. The question to us today is “Who do you love more Jesus or money?”

Fly High - Acts part 23 Theme: The Acts New Testament Church – “Gives” Thesis: The Acts New Testament Church consisted of members who gave to God what was His and also to those in need. They gave sacrificially because of their love for God and for others. The question to us today is “Who do you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Aug 5, 2007

Romans #2

The Gospel Romans 1:1-17 How many times have you heard a master of ceremonies say, “And now it is my pleasure to introduce to you a man who needs no introduction …”? Why are the longest introductions often for those who “need no introduction”? A good introduction is important. A good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007

This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord Of All, Or He Is Not Lord At All

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A challenge to professing Christians who claim allegiance to Christ as Master of life, though they do not reveal His reign over their lives.

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” All else being equal, we have as much power in our service before the Lord as we have obedience to His commands. We enjoy great music provided by some of the most talented musicians any church could hope to enjoy, wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Do It Again

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A Whitsuntide Message pleading for God to work in power among His holy people.

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Escape Lifes Greatest Prisons Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How To Escape Life’s Greatest Prisons Series: Surviving the School of Hard-Knocks July 9, 2000 I want to talk to you this morning about how to escape life’s greatest prisons… OR we could entitle today’s message… “The Amazing Benefits of a Positive Attitude”! As you’ve heard me say before, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Handling Your Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2007

Go down into the valley and employ these seven tactics in order to slay your giants.

Handling Your Fears 1 Samuel 17 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/15/07 I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer God Will Answer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2009

God helps those who are helpless.

A Prayer God Will Answer Luke 18:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 6/28/09 This has been quite a week in our world. It started with the uneasy situation in Iran to the news about “Jon minus Kate,” and then on to the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Commentators and pundits are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

His final stops along the road before God took him home.

The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist