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A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 21, 2002

The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Healing

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

What is faith

Matt 8:1- Faith Healing 7/13/97 Intro: I realize that as I start this message today, I may offend some people. I do not mean it to be offensive, but rather for us to look at scripture and not an men’s ideas. As we go on in Matthew, we come to chapter 8. Let’s begin reading at verse 1. Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Discovery This Christmas Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 11, 2008

THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE CHRIST CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS AND OUR CHOICES.

MATT 1: 18 -24.THE GREATEST DISCOVERY THERE WAS ONCE A SHEEP RANCH OWNED BY A MAN NAMED MR. YATES. MR. YATES WASN’T ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ON HIS RANCHING OPERATION TO PAY THE OVERHEADS AND THE INTEREST ON THE MORTGAGE, SO HE WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING HIS RANCH. WITH LITTLE MONEY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2013

What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus?

Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus TSJ/WSG 17-02-13 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen was a famous German First World War fighter pilot. He was better known as the Red Baron because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009

This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

“If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

Why Do You Stand Looking Into The Sky? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015

The Ascension of Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (1). Jesus continues to work after the ascension. (2). The ascended Lord Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people. (3). Jesus’s ascension is his heavenly enthronement as King. (4). Jesus’s ascension is his return to his Father. (5). The ascended Lord Jesus is our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 24, 2007

And chasing temptation for too long, too far, and too low into enemy territory has caused the downfall of many good people. So how can we avoid it?

DC 25-02-07 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen, the famous German First World War fighter pilot was better known as the Red Baron -because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more enemy combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Thoughts : The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2012

THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION

THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION OUTLINE 1. COMPREHENSION 2. DEMONSTRATION 3. SALVATION INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Spirit - Our Spiritual Aid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 17, 2018

In John's gospel he refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who will not leave us desolate. But when we look at different versions of the Bible different words are used, e.g. Advocate and Counsellor each having a different but significant meaning.

The Holy Spirit - our spiritual aid John 14: 15-17 Have you ever lived life dangerously by taking a step into the unknown? A step of faith, you were in a situation when you were not sure what to do, you had to make decision and had no idea about the consequences of your actions. It was the kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Shake The Dust Off

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jul 21, 2006

According to Solomon something is wrong: slaves are riding on horses and the kings are walking in the dust as slaves. We are suppose to be the kings on the horses but we are walking in the dust as slaves. It is time for the church to take it’s rightful pl

Shake the dust off A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer¹s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathised with the mule, but decided that neither ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word From God - Christmas 2007 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h

Did you notice the common theme that comes through in the two Bible Readings we just heard? Not just the theme that God has sent his Son in the form of this child Jesus. No, I’m thinking of the fact that God has sent him to communicate with us. God has spoken to us by a son, Hebrews tells us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Return Of The King Revelation 21:1-5 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009

What will eternity be like? What does ’a new heaven and a new earth mean? Where are our loved ones in Christ now? The Bible is our final authority in these matters.

THE RETURN OF THE KING – Revelation 21:1-5 INTRO When did you last read a good book that was difficult to put down? Some of you here are keen readers who occasionally come across good books that keep you guessing what kind of an ending there will be. An excellent film or drama series can have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist