Sermons on Word Studies:

Truth Telling

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Brethren

Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 13 – 23

Matthew 2: 13 – 23 Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nightmare On Elam Street Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 20, 2011

A study of chapter 21 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 21: 1 – 17 Nightmare On Elam Street 1 The burden against the Wilderness of the Sea. As whirlwinds in the South pass through, so it comes from the desert, from a terrible land. 2 A distressing vision is declared to me; The treacherous dealer deals treacherously, and the plunderer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Singing Sensations Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2012

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 31 of the book of Judges

Judges 5: 1 – 31 The Singing Sensations 1 Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying: 2 “When leaders lead in Israel, when the people willingly offer themselves, Bless the LORD! 3 “Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Righteous King Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2010

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 17

Zechariah 9: 1 – 17 The Righteous King 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus its resting place (For the eyes of men and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD); 2 Also against Hamath, which borders on it, and against Tyre and Sidon, though they are very ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Look And Live

Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 23, 2009

Chances are most regular church attendees can rattle off the gist of John 3: 16…often called “the gospel in a nutshell.” There’s truth in that statement, but it may leave some with the assumption the rest of the Bible is just Commentary!

Am I safe this morning to assume that even if you haven’t read it, or subscribe to it… you know what I’m talking about when I mention the New York Times? Of course, it is a well know newspaper and it’s been around for years. How many you have heard it referred to as “the gray lady.” It picked up ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Joy Sermon Iv: Past, Present And Future Of Living In Joy With Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by appreciating the blessings of our past, by actualizing opportunities in the present, and by anticipating our glorious transformation in the future.

THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LIVING IN JOY WITH CHRIST A famous historian was asked by a seminary student to summarize human history in as few words as possible. Expecting a summation worthy of a Pulitzer prize, the student awaited the historian’s response ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

So Much From So Little – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Daniel chapter 9 verses 20 - 27

Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 1 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lions, Tigers, And Bears Oh My Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 23, 2011

A study of chapters 11 and 12 of the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 11: 1 – 12: 6 Lions, Tigers, And Bears, Oh My 1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Only Get Three Strikes Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 27-33

Mark 11: 27-33 You Only Get Three Strikes 27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Say’s Who? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gosple of Luke 20: 1 – 8

Luke 20: 1 – 8 Say’s Who? Now it happened on one of those days, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, confronted Him 2 and spoke to Him, saying, “Tell us, by what authority are You doing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sounds Fishy To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 11, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

Jonah 1: 1 – 17 Sounds Fishy To Me 1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Second Time Around Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 53 – 56

Mark 6: 53 – 56 Second Time Around 53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, 55 ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Is The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43 He Is The Great Physician “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Get The Picture? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 28 – 36

Luke 9: 28 – 36 You Get The Picture? 28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel