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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
GOD ORDAINED A PLAN FOR ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT.
IS IT GOD ORDERED OR MAN ORDERED? INTRODUCTION: THE LORD APPOINTED TWELVE JUDGES TO RULE OVER ISRAEL, BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED KINGS. THESE JUDGES HAD JUDICIAL POWERS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP POWERS. REFER TO THE BOOK OF JUDGES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 SAMUEL 8: 4-5. THE ELDERS GAVE SEVERAL ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-5
Denomination: Baptist
BELIEVERS MUST BE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.
PEOPLE OF LIGHT OBSERVATION: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS WAS A SUMMARY OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO RESCUE US FROM THE OLD LIFE AND ASSURES A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. GOD WILL EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE THAT LIFE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV) AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:11
A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict
Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Historical Background of the book. Interpretation of the book. Application of the book. email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info
New Testament Postcards Philemon Reading: Philemon Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25
Denomination: Brethren
To reach people for Jesus, we must be holy, not “holier than thou”
NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more
Scripture: Romans 11:10-24
Scripture: Romans 11:11-24
The Follower of Christ must take responsibility for his/her life, putting to death those characteristics identified with the flesh that Christ may be seen shining through the Christian's life.
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11
A look at the dimensionality of the Lord’s Prayer and its importance to our lives today.
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Our gospel text this morning from Luke is a very familiar one. In fact, we pray the Lord’s prayer each Sunday in worship. And we often conclude meetings with the Lord’s prayer. Because it is so familiar to us, it can become a remote saying, rather than an actual ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-14
Denomination: *other
This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-9
Denomination: Apostolic
Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.
Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 20:3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."
Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4
Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.
Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Topics: Putting The Past Behind
Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations
Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, John 16:33
Denomination: Pentecostal
Scripture: Mt.
Scripture: Mt. 5:27-32; Luke 10:11; Lu.16:18; Mt. 19:3-9 Date: 5-30-99- GNBC Intro: Today's message discusses three relatively unpleasant matters. Very serious issues. Very serious message. That's why I thinkI will start sermon w/humorous antedote: "A lady had gone thru 4 marriages: 1st- ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32
What does it mean to be compassionate like Christ? Find out in this message from Luke 7.
“Compassionate Like Christ” (Luke 7) Aren’t you glad God has compassion, and heals, restores and forgives? God’s compassion is overwhelming, isn’t it? In fact, would you say that word with me – compassion! Now look to the person to your right and say it…now to your left…nice! By now everyone ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-50
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