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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
Paul persecuted Christians of the early church with a ferocious intensity. That is until he encountered Jesus. Meeting Jesus turned Paul's life around. He, who was dead, experienced new life.
Acts 9:1-6 “From Death to Life” INTRODUCTION Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. The people who worked at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (but missed being at work that morning) share that their lives have been changed. For many of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-6
Denomination: Lutheran
Introduction to the man named Levi the tax collector, converted at the call of Christ and named Matthew
Introducing Matthew Turn to Matthew 9:9 I have decided to preach through the New Testament starting this year, if I can. Well, the first book in the New Testament is Matthew. I do not want to begin in chapter one, we will eventually. But I want to begin with the disciple named Matthew. In our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
Denomination: Baptist
Paul, Pt. 13
NO LONGER I (GALATIANS 2:20) A most incredible story appeared in New York Times. Every working day for the past 20 years in the city of Chandigarh, India, government employees have been sitting on the same battered wooden chair, an object, a civil engineer admits, that had “no beauty,” but “for ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Persecution scatters the Gospel.
A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:5-6
A saved believer is a changed believer
Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ...read more
Scripture: Titus 3:3-8
The conversion of Cornelius and his household is a memorable event for believers.
1. Life is filled with memorable events. a. National and International: • 1972 Summer Olympics were overshadowed by the “Munich Massacre” in which 11 Israeli athletes, coaches, and officials were held hostage and eventually killed. • 1980 Winter Olympics – USA Hockey Team defeated USSR • End of the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The example of Cornelius
Acts 10 - 4/2/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 10. M, M, L, J, Acts - the 5th book in the NT. We have been looking at this book that is a transitional book in the bible - taking us from the earthly ministry of Jesus as presented in the gospels - then Acts tells us how the gospel, ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The conversion of someone who couldn't understand anything
Deviled ham Mark 5:1-20 Every night for years this lady thought she heard a burglar downstairs and she would get her husband out of bed at least once a week to go down stairs and make sure everything was alright. Sure enough, one day she thought ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20
Emphasizes the importance and power of courageous, honest conversation, guided by God's truth, in transforming our lives and relationships.
Good morning, church family. Today we are diving deep into a topic that is very applicable to our daily lives - the power of courageous conversation, the necessity of speaking the truth, and the impact of these brave dialogs. We often overlook the importance of open communication and honesty in our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-16
Topics: Courageous Conversation
This message looks at the doctrine of and the reason for prayer
PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD. 7 AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL COMPREHENSION, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS. HOW YOU CAN TELL WHEN IT'S ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Lydia – A Worshipper of God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The work of providence in her conversion (vs 6-10). (2). The work of Paul in her conversion (vs 12-13). (3). The work of Lydia herself in her conversion (vs 14a). (4). The work of God in her conversion (vs 14b-15a). SERMONBODY: ill: • I guess you have all seen the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:6-15
Denomination: Brethren
Three aspects of this woman’s encounter with Jesus were crucial to her transformation. These same 3 elements are vital to every conversion. 1- Acceptance 2- Convictaion 3- Revelation
Transformation of a Scarlet Woman Fortifying the Foundations # 9 John 4:1-30 5-25-03 Intro: Read John 4:1-30 (For text in NIV go to end of this manuscript). Sang “Fill My Cup” with verse taken from this text. In text we see a Radical Change occurring in this woman’s life as she encounters the ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-30, Matthew 7:7
Denomination: Charismatic
This is a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. The Messiah was discovered, and the discovery was excitedly shared.
Part 20 The Subject of Messiah, John 4:25–30 (4:25–30) Introduction: this is a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. The Messiah was discovered, and the discovery was excitedly shared. 1. There was the sense that Jesus was the Messiah (v.25). 2. There was the great ...read more
Scripture: John 4:25-30
To share my witness with the congregation.
Today we begin a new series titled Good News for Living in a Bad News World. It seems that the majority of the headlines in the media these days is related to bad news. We hear about the devastating effects of hurricanes in the Caribbean, countries at war, suicide bombers, shootings at ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
A biographical sermon on Matthew (Levi), showing how Jesus can remake a poorly invested life.
Another Scandal Matthew 9:9-13 Just in case you haven’t heard, this is a presidential election year. It looks like we know who the major candidates will be. Now, we are waiting for them to announce their choice of running mate, that person whom they wish to serve as vice-president, that ...read more