Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Proclaiming the Gospel. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: We must preach the word (vs 1-2a) We must correct the incorrect (vs 2b-4) We must discharge the duties (vs 5) We must run the race (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1-8. Ill: • A man wrote to a pastor of a large Church saying; • “I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Denomination: Brethren
Christian life and ministry getting rough?
When I was a new Christian I wanted to be like Peter and Paul. I wish I had been more specific because I have found that I have a lot of their weaknesses, but I was hoping for their strengths. Everyone has a hero in the Word that they wish they could be like and most of us while we want to be ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7
Denomination: Baptist
Some good last words from Paul and Nixon.
II Timothy 4:1-8 August 09, 1974 “Now, however, we look to the future. I had a little quote in the speech last night from T.R. [Theodore Roosevelt]. As you know, I kind of like to read books. I am not educated, but I do read books -- and the T.R. quote was a pretty good one. Here is another ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
Eye of the Tiger equals being Focused on winning the prize in exclusion of all distractions!
Quote: “Keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't want.” - Hannah Whitall Smith “It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." - Bruce Lee “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18
To glean spiritual lessons from the most taxing athletic event-the Marathon-at a time Olympic Fever is in the air.
THE R.A.C.E “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Action: Display of a picture of a Marathon winner breasting the tape with arms raised Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events ...read more
Denomination: *other
It is important to have a good start in the Christian life; it is vital to have a good finish.
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more
The text emphasizes the need to be ready for the final setting of the sun in each our lives.
When the Sun Sets for the Last Time I. Readiness (I am now ready) II. Realization (the time of my departure is at hand) III. Reflection (I fought a good fight) IV. Resignation (I finish my course) V. Reward (Crown of Righteousness) VI. Righteous Judge (The Lord) VII. Resurrection ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?
OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Message 12 from Philippians study focusing on Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.
"Stand Firm in the Lord” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The true secret is Deeping relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ. Truly knowing Jesus bring true joy and enables us to experience inner joy even when ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 3 John 1:3-4
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
On Elijah's final day on Earth, he and Elisha go on one last road trip together… and it's a journey we can all learn from
(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV? When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11, Joshua 4:1-20, Genesis 28:17-19, Genesis 35:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Hebrews 11:6 (view more) (view less)
Some of our rewards are represented by crowns. Whether victors’ garlands or signs of authority — or both— they merit further examination.
Rewards That Keep on Giving! (see note at bottom of page first to suggest that diadems are a sub-category of the broader word garland, which includes but is not limited to a victor's wreath but can be used of royal privilege as well). 1. “More than 40,000 people have claimed 078-05-1120 as their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Revelation 4:10-11, Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?
Pt. 3 - Bucket Lists I. Introduction It hit national consciousness in 2007 through the tale of two men, played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freemen, who both discovered they had a limited time left to live. The idea of a bucket list may not have been birthed by the movie but it was certainly ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7
Believers are immersed in a world of sin and temptation. Noah experienced a world such as this or even worse. Our duty as believers in God is to never give in to sin, never give up our hope in Christ, and to never give out in doing good.
Noah: The Ungiver Genesis 6:5-9 Read Gen 6:5-7 5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 The Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 The Lord ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9, 2 Timothy 4:6-8
A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.
Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Funeral Sermon for my Dad focus upon word of the Apostle Paul who says “The time of my departure is at hand.” He knew he had finished all that God required him to do.
TITLE: PCS – PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 I am honored to be standing here this afternoon for the celebration for the life of my father. I recognize I would not be who I am – what I am – where I am – if it were not for the many positive examples my Father set for his ...read more
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