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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
In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."
RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:9-15
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
David continues his reflection on the unique connection between the Shepherd and His sheep. With God as our Shepherd, we are never alone and never in need.
The Song of the Shepherd – Pt.2 Psalm 23:1b Introduction: Illust: The story is told of a missionary in the mountains of Turkey who gathered a group of Turkish shepherds together to read the Bible to them. It was a cold night, and as they sat around a fire, the missionary read from (John 10) ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1
Denomination: Baptist
In a day and age where people evaluate each other by what they know, God has revealed to men and women the privilege of being known by someone.
The Greatest Gift of All Time: To Be Known By Someone Subject: Friendship Theme: Friendship with God and Others Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Time: Sunday Morning March 11, 2001 Question: Have we realized this Greatest Gift? Introduction: In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel The Brother’s Karamazov, the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Denomination: Pentecostal
THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.
Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 37:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
There so many things going on that can cause fear to seize us. But the whole time, God is right there next to us.
Opening and Introduction We live in a wild world today, don’t we? There’s a lot of things that can cause us to be uneasy and afraid of how things might turn out. I know I’ve gone through a lot of experiences like that. Many things can make us anxious, and get us concerned, get us worried about ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:5, Matthew 10:21-33
Denomination: Lutheran
Is God part of our heritage as a country? YES! Much of the quotes for this message comes from David Barton and the Wallbuilders Ministry
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are living in a time of confusion and a time of misinformation. • As a society we are at a crossroads. If you have been following the news, you have to be concerned about what is happening around you today in the United States of America. • What is happening to ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Behold Your God - God's power. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14-21 • This morning I want us to centre our thoughts on just two verses; • That we read in Ephesians chapter 3 – they are verses 20&21. • These two verses are about like gun powder; • They might be small but boy are they filled ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Denomination: Brethren
When we’re connected to Christ, the True Vine, our lives bear fruit.
The Vine and the Branches Introduction: When I lived in the Bavarian city of Wurzburg I admired the vast hillsides of grapevines. Grapes are the most widely grown fruit in the world. Grapes have been cultivated as far back as ancient Egypt, 2,500 years before the birth of Christ. The grapevine ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11, Isaiah 5:1-7
Denomination: Congregational
A sense of belonging is the feeling of being accepted, included, and connected to another person, a group or a community.
Brené Brown, a female American academic once remarked: "True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:1-4, Ephesians 4:16
Church commitment isn't about checking a box. We need to be truly connected!
Hebrews 10:19–25 19And so, dear brothers and sisters [fellow believers], we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. 20By His death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. 21And since we have a great High Priest who ...read more
Jesus gives clarity that produces vision which inspires His people to connect with their destiny.
Clarity Produces Vision by Pastor Shawn Bouldin Proverbs 29:18 amp Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. Why Vision? Brings growth, production, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-53
James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service
Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more
Scripture: James 2:15-26
Denomination: Church Of God
Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.
Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-6
Topics: Lifestyle, Acting
A cosmic experience is regarded as a state of consciousness that can involve a special sense of connection to the universe.
Thomas Merton, an American monk and writer once remarked: “When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children, when we know love in our own ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Matthew 14:23, Isaiah 40:26
What do you call Jesus? What will he call you? These are directly connected.
What do you call Jesus? Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
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