Sermons on Zeal:

Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mary Magdalene (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verses 1-3. • Mary Magdalene; • Has the unique distinction of being the first person to see Christ after His resurrection. • Not only that, she received a special commission from Jesus; • Making her the first human to spread the Good News of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

The Long Reach Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 7, 2009

The Gospel Paul preached was not of human conception but it came to him directly from God. Now that’s an astounding claim to make, a claim which demanded some kind of proof. Paul provides this proof by pointing to himself.

GALATIANS 1:11-17 THE LONG REACH OF GOD’S GRACE Paul’s theme is that the Gospel he preached to man was not of human conception, nor was it a second-hand tale; no it came to him directly from God. Now that’s an astounding claim to make, a claim which demanded some kind of proof. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

God is calling us to a relationship with Him but a relationship means nothing without perseverance. Where do we find the strength to carry on through hard times?

5. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 17th, 2009 Perseverance A man is traveling down a long dirt road when he meets a guru. The man asks the guru, "Which way is success?" The bearded sage did not say anything but pointed to a place off in the distance. The man was thrilled by the prospect of quick ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-14

Denomination: *other

Bones Of Contention - Pentecost

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2009

Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones speak of the future restoration of Israel which is unfolding; let us embrace the restoration offered to us now! Holy Spirit.

Bones of Contention, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Carvosso had seen all his children converted, except one, and burdened with the lost one he sought counsel of a Christian leader, who said: “Why don’t you claim a promise of the Lord?” “I don’t understand you,” he replied. “Well, the Book is full ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Plan For Faith

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010

Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To The Altar Of Fire

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 20, 2010

Combing 1 Kings 18 & Gen 49 this is a message showing that God is calling His people back to the altar of fire, warts and all. 1 Kings 18 shows the rebuilding of the altar, and Gen 49 shows the character of the tribes called back.

The Call to the Altar of Fire Text: Genesis 49: 1,2 Jacob has twelve sons and he prophesies over them what it would be like for them in last days. I believe this text can be spiritually applied to the body of Christ in the last days. The literal Hebrew is the "end of days". I want to combine it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught Between The Pharoah And The Deep Red Sea

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

There are times in our lives when we, like the children of Israel, face a Red Sea crossing. There are several things we need to do that will enable us to cross the Red Sea’s in our lives..

Caught Between the Pharaoh and the Deep Red Sea EXODUS 14:10 – 31 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Ever felt you were “Painted in a corner?” Did it seem that there was “No way out?” Have you ever felt like you were between a rock and a hard place? • Financial ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Star: Image Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

How the star demonstrates God’s guidance for our lives

(adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 TITLE: “THE STAR: IMAGE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE” OPEN: A. You may or may not now that I belong to a sermon study group --We’re a group of preachers who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War Not Peace

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 25, 2008

Christians are not at liberty to live at peace with the enemy. We are a people that are constantly at war. We have no orders to surrender

WAR NOT PEACE! Scripture Reading: Eph. 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION Amidst all the prophesies that have been told regarding the end of the world. There is one prophesy which stands head and shoulders above all others. One prophecy, which pinpoints the end of the world with greater accuracy, than all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Let's Talk About H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 28, 2007

The Parable or story of the Rich Man and Lazarus offers us some poignant insights into the realities of hell. Jesus makes it clear that we don’t have to go.

LET’S TALK ABOUT H-E-DOUBLE-HOCKEY STICKS A husband and wife were riding their motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota for the annual motorcycle convention when the accident occurred. A young woman with a car full of friends and talking on the cell phone swerved into the wife’s motorbike causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Persecution - Are My Hands Clean? Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds?

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/07/15/persecution-are-my-hands-clean/ Persecution – Are my hands clean? What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds? Our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Christmas sermon

What Child is This? Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008

The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The End Of Winter

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2008

When you are going through the winter of your soul you can do three things to make it through. 1. Fix your eyes on Jesus 2. Endure to the end 3. Think about the joy that is ahead

“The End of Winter” When I was growing up in northern Minnesota, January and February were the coldest months of the year. February was the hardest month for most of us. Christmas was long past and too quickly forgotten. The New Year’s parties, with the laughter, had long since faded into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Holiness

Not Progressing Is Regressing

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 20

NOT PROGRESSING IS REGRESSING (PHIL. 3:12-14) Time and tide waits for no man. Can you imagine using the typewriter to type your paper today? How about typing a dissertation over a hundred pages thick? Times were we had to use “white out” in liquid or paper form, embarrassingly leaving blotches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible