
Don Currin
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(Spiritual Dangers) the Danger of Complacency
2.2K58:49ComplacencyAMO 6:3AMO 6:7MAT 6:33ROM 13:141CO 15:34COL 3:162TI 3:5In this sermon, the preacher describes a scene in a restaurant where people are enjoying their meals and drinks while oblivious to a documentary on global starvation playing on the television monitors. The preacher then goes on to explain four characteristics of spiritual complacency, focusing on the idea of putting far away the day of judgment and creating an environment of violence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith accompanied by works and the need to stay on the cutting edge of one's spiritual journey. The preacher concludes with a cautionary tale about becoming so consumed with creature comforts that one becomes deaf to the cries of the perishing.
(Spiritual Dangers) Being Under God's Authority
2.1K51:43AuthorityGEN 19:24EXO 22:28PSA 33:13PSA 119:105MAT 5:13MAT 8:8ROM 13:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking for the good in others and recognizing our own flaws. He encourages appealing to authority with scripture and sound reasoning, speaking the truth in love. If the appeal is rejected, the speaker suggests responding with love and possibly moving on from the church. The sermon also highlights the significance of submission to God's authority as a mark of true conversion and a measure of a person's faith.
Removing the High Places
2.0K52:44High Places2CO 10:4In this sermon, the preacher discusses the reign of Solomon as king in Jerusalem for 40 years. The first four years were characterized by blessings. The preacher emphasizes the importance of removing any sinful influences from our lives and being accountable to others. He warns against allowing high places, or areas of temptation, to remain in our lives, as they can lead to yielding to temptation and compromising our testimony. The consequences of allowing high places to remain include providing easy opportunities for temptation and drawing us away from our spiritual desires. The preacher encourages believers to take action and remove these high places from their lives.
Preparing for Persecution
2.0K56:56Persecution1PE 4:3In this sermon, the preacher discusses the presence of Christ in the midst of suffering. He shares a story from Francis Chan's book, Crazy Love, about South Koreans who went to minister in Afghanistan and were taken captive by the Taliban. Despite the threat of death, these believers chose to stay and suffer for the cause of Christ, experiencing His tangible presence. The preacher emphasizes that persecution is inevitable for the church and encourages believers to rejoice and glorify God in the midst of suffering, knowing that His glory will be revealed.
(Spiritual Dangers) Danger of Losing Your Passion for Christ
1.8K1:15:34Lukewarmness1KI 11:1MAT 5:28MAT 5:30In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of buying a movie for his family. However, upon previewing the movie, he discovers that it contains profanity and takes God's name in vain. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a standard for the movies we watch and listen to, based on biblical principles. He warns against compromising our values and defiling our conscience, as it can have negative consequences on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The speaker urges listeners to be mindful of the content they expose themselves to and to consider the long-term effects it may have.
(Spiritual Dangers) the Danger of High Places
1.7K1:15:34High Places1KI 11:1MAT 5:28MAT 5:30In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of buying a movie for his family. However, upon previewing the movie, he discovers that it contains profanity and takes God's name in vain. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a standard for the movies we watch and listen to, based on biblical principles. He warns against compromising our values and defiling our conscience, as it can have negative consequences on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The speaker encourages listeners to be mindful of the content they expose themselves to and to prioritize seeking God's face and ministering to others.
The Plight of Man and the Power of God
1.6K50:56Power Of GodJOB 12:20JER 13:1JER 13:16In this sermon, the preacher discusses the doom of the people and the judgment that God is meting out against them. He emphasizes the need for true conversion and the recognition of one's own sinfulness. The sermon also touches on the defiance of the people and their refusal to acknowledge their wrongdoing. The preacher concludes by mentioning the promise of hope and deliverance for those who turn to God.
(Spiritual Dangers) Danger in the Way of Cain
1.6K1:15:34Way Of Cain1KI 11:1MAT 5:28MAT 5:30In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of buying a movie for his family. However, upon previewing the movie, he discovers that it contains profanity and takes God's name in vain. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a standard for the movies we watch and listen to, based on biblical principles. He warns against compromising our values and defiling our conscience, as it can have negative consequences on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The speaker encourages listeners to be mindful of the content they expose themselves to and to seek God's guidance in making entertainment choices.
(Spiritual Dangers) the Danger of Presumption
1.5K57:49PresumptionHEB 3:7In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the Israelites' 40-year trial in the wilderness, which revealed their tendency to wander from God. He then relates this to the experience of an old man in the church who is facing death. The preacher observes that many elderly people in churches today are bitter, cynical, and critical, which is not a good sign of their faith. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of testing in revealing the authenticity of one's faith and encourages the congregation to diligently make their calling and election sure.
The Bareness of the Busy Life
1.4K48:08BusynessIn this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Ecclesiastes and the life of Solomon. He describes Solomon as a burned-out preacher who got too busy for God and neglected his own spiritual life. Solomon boasts about his great works, possessions, and achievements, but realizes that he has not kept his own vineyard, which represents the work appointed by the Lord. The preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing worship and maintaining a personal relationship with God, rather than getting caught up in worldly success.
Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Awakening in the Church
1.2K36:14Spiritual AwakeningGEN 32:29ISA 61:1MAT 6:33MAT 18:21JHN 13:34ROM 12:18EPH 4:3In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about Billy Sunday, an American evangelist, who held a crusade in a town in the Midwest. Despite preaching the gospel from Isaiah 61-1, no one responded to the invitation all week. It was later discovered that there were many lost people present, but they did not respond due to the resentment and ill feelings between two pastors supporting the crusade. After the pastors embraced and asked for forgiveness, over 100 people received Christ as Savior. The sermon emphasizes the importance of personal holiness and unity in the body of Christ, and highlights the need to overcome traditions that hinder revival.
Why God Tests Our Faith
1.1K44:00TestingPSA 66:10MAT 6:33ROM 5:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the reasons why God tests our faith. The first reason is to free us from the things that bind us. The speaker uses the example of the three Hebrew children who were thrown into the fire but were not harmed because the only thing they lost was what bound them. The second reason is to reveal Jesus in our lives, as others can see Him in us when we go through difficult times. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reflecting and demonstrating the character of Christ when faced with pressure or challenges.
The Need for a Life Message
1.0K42:57JHN 15:16This sermon delivered at the Canadian Revival Fellowship Conference emphasizes the importance of revival ministry and the need for a life's message. Brother Don Kern shares his personal journey of desolation in ministry, leading to a crisis that highlighted the significance of the Lordship of Christ. He discusses the use of 'staffs' as substitutes for a life's message in reaching the spiritually dead, focusing on promotions, possessions, personalities, and preaching. The sermon stresses the necessity of prayer, dying to self, seeing others through the eyes of Jesus, and having clean hands and a pure heart to effectively transmit spiritual life to those in need.
How to Rear a Godly Seed
1.0K51:25Godly SeedPSA 102:27ISA 66:8In this sermon, the speaker discusses nine principles for raising children in a godly manner. He emphasizes the importance of being present and attentive to our children, just as a father watches his daughter perform gymnastics. He also warns against making fun of our children's weaknesses or handicaps, as this can be detrimental to their self-esteem. The speaker then highlights the significance of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of parents, which in turn impacts the spiritual growth of their children. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of transparency and training in raising children, encouraging parents to have daily devotions with their children and to cultivate accountability to biblical principles throughout the day. The speaker references Psalm 128 and Proverbs 22:6 to support his points.
How to Be an Example in Word
96532:17ExampleMAT 12:36In this sermon, the speaker discusses the potential for revival in the hearts of believers. They express concern that often, when gathering together for revival, people unintentionally hinder the work of God's Spirit. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being an example in word, using the Bible as the foundation for our messages and avoiding excessive speech that does not honor the Spirit. They also encourage listeners to be patient with those who may not yet appreciate revival, allowing them to grow in grace. The sermon is based on 1 Timothy 4:12 and highlights the need to be an example in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith, and purity.
The Slowness of God's Ways
68653:55ECC 3:11MIC 7:7MAT 21:22LUK 2:251CO 4:2PHP 4:11JAS 1:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of not wasting life, urging young people to stay in the Word of God, walk in the Spirit, trust God, and guard their hearts. It highlights the revelation of dependence on God in weakness and the need for the fullness of the Holy Spirit through faith. The speaker discusses the slowness of God's ways, the need to wait on God, and the dangers of impatience and seeking worldly strategies over divine timing.
(Clip) Satan's Plan to Distract the Christian
68105:22PSA 46:10PRO 4:23MAT 6:33MRK 4:19ROM 12:2COL 3:2HEB 12:1JAS 4:81JN 2:15This sermon emphasizes the gradual process of spiritual decline, warning against compromising values and losing intimacy with Christ. It uses a satirical story to illustrate how distractions and busyness can hinder believers from forming a deep connection with Jesus, leading to a life of spiritual emptiness and separation from God.
Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
67958:271PE 4:1This sermon focuses on the importance of preparation for persecution, emphasizing the need to arm ourselves with the mind of Christ, be sober and watchful in prayer, show fervent love to one another, practice hospitality without grumbling, utilize our spiritual gifts, think providentially, rejoice in suffering for Christ, glorify God in persecution, and commit our souls to the faithful Creator. The message highlights the divine directives found in 1 Peter chapter 4 to equip believers for the challenges ahead.
The Barrenness of Busyness
66650:541KI 11:1This sermon emphasizes the dangers of becoming too busy for God, leading to spiritual barrenness and potential apostasy. Using the example of King Solomon, it warns against neglecting personal communion with God, prioritizing material possessions over spiritual growth, and losing focus on eternal matters. The speaker highlights the importance of maintaining a vibrant devotional life, worshiping God daily, and seeking intimacy with Christ above all else to avoid spiritual decline.
All Things New
64447:06Christian LifePSA 37:28PSA 97:10PRO 2:8ECC 3:14ACT 20:242CO 5:172TI 2:19In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus led to a transformation in his life. Zacchaeus, a deceitful tax collector, climbed a tree to see Jesus, and when Jesus called him down, Zacchaeus promised to restore fourfold anything he had taken dishonestly. Jesus declared salvation had come to Zacchaeus' house. The preacher emphasizes the importance of not being deceived and highlights the need for a genuine love for Christ as the driving force in times of adversity. The sermon also emphasizes that knowing Christ as Savior brings about a new purpose for living, where believers no longer live for themselves but for Him.
The Gospel
62806:40JHN 10:9JHN 14:6ROM 3:23ROM 10:92CO 5:21This sermon emphasizes the essential truths of salvation according to the Bible. It highlights the need for individuals to recognize their sinfulness before a holy God, abandon self-reliance for salvation, and believe in Jesus Christ as the only way to be saved. The message stresses the importance of coming to God as sinners, acknowledging Jesus' sacrifice, and accepting Him as Savior with childlike faith.
10 Ways to Waste Your Marriage
59154:091PE 3:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of honoring God in marriage by addressing various ways individuals can unintentionally harm their marriages. It highlights the need for full reliance on God, the significance of understanding God's purposes in marriage, and the impact of marriage on reflecting the relationship between Christ and the church. The sermon also stresses the role of the Holy Spirit in maintaining a Christ-like composure and the necessity of living for the glory of God in marriage.
Effectual Prayer Empowered by the Spirit
57234:15ROM 11:25GAL 4:4EPH 1:16EPH 3:14EPH 4:13EPH 6:18COL 1:9This sermon delves into Paul's prayer in Ephesians chapter 3, emphasizing the essence of revival praying and the need for a visitation from God. Paul's prayer focuses on believers being strengthened by the Spirit to experience Christ dwelling in their hearts, rooted in love, comprehend the vast love of Christ, and be filled with all the fullness of God. The sermon highlights the desperate need for effectual prayer, the Spirit's enablement, and the pursuit of experimental reality in encountering God's presence and fullness.
An Appeal to Husbands
0PRO 2:8JHN 17:9ROM 8:38EPH 5:25Don Currin preaches on the biblical command for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, emphasizing the sacrificial and unconditional love husbands are called to demonstrate. He challenges Christian men to reflect on whether they are truly loving their wives in the same manner that Christ loves His church, highlighting the importance of prayer, praise, purification, and preservation in expressing love towards one's wife. Drawing from biblical examples and exhortations, he urges husbands to spiritually nurture and protect their wives, mirroring the love and care Christ has for His bride.
The Barrenness of a Busy Life
0Don Currin preaches on the tragedy of substituting work for worship, highlighting how Satan's strategy is to keep believers busy with nonessentials to prevent them from forming an intimate connection with Christ. The danger of neglecting personal communion with Christ is emphasized, as illustrated by the story of a lost spring that once brought healing. The importance of daily withdrawing from the noise of the world to strengthen one's heart in God's presence is stressed, with reminders from Hudson Taylor, Vance Havner, George Mueller, and Oswald Chambers on the significance of prioritizing worship and intimate fellowship with God above all else.