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This sermon explores our need for spiritual renewal, divine dialogue, and devotion through prayer, as expressed in King David's plea in Psalm 51:10-12.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to share in the joy and the comfort of the Word of God. I am delighted to be here with you today, to share in the richness of His love, and to delve into the deep well of wisdom that is the Holy Scripture. Our focus today is on Psalm ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12
Topics: Spiritual Recharging
Trusting in God's commands will bring about the healing, restoration, and reconciliation needed in every relationship you have had or will ever have
Remember the time the Disciples were with Jesus on the lake and a storm came that was so strong that men who had spent most of their life as fishermen, were terrified. This was one serious storm! “One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake." So ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.
Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:29-31
Denomination: Baptist
A New Creation, A New Covenant, A New Command, & A New Kingdom to Come! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Template.
All Things New II Cor. 5:17 The concept of reincarnation imagines the dead being born again as someone else or something else, making a new start from a new perspective. Poem by Wallace McRae: "What does reincarnation mean?" A cowpoke asked his friend. His pal replied, "It happens when yer life ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
An Expository Sermon Dealing With Matthew 10:1-15 We are called to share the gospel, but we must do it with a trust in Christ’s Power Not Ours
B. The Relevance of the Text. How many of you here this morning feel that you are inadequate to serve Christ? Do you feel that you are nothing and that Jesus could never use you? A lot of people feel that way I am sure. I feel that way. In fact we should all feel that we are inadequate to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15
The Table of Nations (Chapter 10) & The Tower of Babel (Chapter 11). (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Table of Nations (Chapter 10) (1). It is a Record of Nations. (2). It is a Selective List. (3). It is a Puzzling Inventory. (4). It is a Historic Index. (B). The Tower of Babel (Chapter 11) (1). Man’s Rebellion (2). God’s Response (3). God’s ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.
“I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-21
It's one thing to know what love is, and to be commanded to practice love; it's another to be committed to love!
Text: John 14:1-18 (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-18, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13
Idolatry is alive and well in the church today. Any time we try to make Yahweh into a manageable size we have broken the Second command.
Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17. As I said last week every week that we discuss the 10 laws of Grace we will begin by hearing them. I love stories about kids so I thought I would share this one with you. Little Sara looked forward to the end of the school day. The last 30 minutes in Ms. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
According to the Law of Moses, adultery carried a death sentence. Jesus equates lust with adultery. Was Jesus commanding lust-filled people to be put to death?
How many of you remember Abigail Van Buren? She wrote a daily column answering questions from readers. Once a man wrote: "Dear Abby, I am in love and I am having an affair with two different women other than my wife. I love my wife but I love these other women too. Please tell me what to do, but ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28
Denomination: Foursquare
1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).
One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18
Denomination: Other
Jesus sending seventy-two disciples on a short-term missions trip in Luke 10:1-16 gives us several principles regarding missions.
Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we were introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. A disciple is simply a follower, a learner, a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:1-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The greatest commandment (according to Jesus) is found in the Shema (Shmah). So it would do us good to really listen to what God wants to say to us today. Revelation 2:11 says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Learning to Listen Deuteronomy 6:4-9 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We are charged with cleansing our daily walk and bad habits. God will not do for us what He has commanded us to do for ourselves.
HOW TO BE USEFUL TO GOD Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21