Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
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
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
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
No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ.
Title: A Wretch Like Me Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Theme: No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. Introduction: The Conversion Of John Newton At a young age, John Newton went to sea. Like most sailors of his day, he lived a life of rebellion and [wickedness]. For several years, he worked on ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16
Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ.
Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ. Conversion means to turn again to the ways of the Savior from the ways of self and sin. We are only born again once, but we need to be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:31-34
The Word of God can speak for itself
The Word of God This morning I would like to look at our Old Testament lesson and to focus on Isaiah 55:10-12 which says As the rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish – so that it yields seed for the sower and bread ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-12
Denomination: Anglican
A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.
Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-5
Saul set out to destroy the church and instead found Jesus and himself.
I want to start this week with a list on names. Some of them you may know others you might not know. Jane Fonda- an actor that some consider a traitor. During the Vietnam War, she went to North Vietnam and posed on a Vietnamese anti-aircraft battery as if she was shooting at in-coming American ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:3-18
Denomination: Foursquare
How long will it take Jesus to completely capture you?
Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1: Conversion January 13, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, become a Christian, __________. 2. Three ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
This is the 4th sermon in a series of messages taken from John’s gospel. From Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we notice unasked questions Jesus answered.
John’s Gospel #4 Unasked Questions CHCC: January 27, 2008 John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO John 3:16 is the central truth of life captured in 25 simple words. Jesus made this statement to a man who came to see Him late one night. Look at the beginning of John chapter 3: Now there was a man ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The third element to biblical salvation is that of conversion. We have many in churches today who have felt conviction for sin and have made a form of confession but have never been converted. They simply have gone through all the motions.
The Three C’s of Salvation Part 3 - Conversion II Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: We have looked at the first two parts of the biblical formula for salvation – conviction and confession. Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit by which a person sees or is made aware their lostness, sinfulness, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion states: "Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it." In other words, change is dependent...
The Winds of Change Are Upon Us Introduction: Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion states: "Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it." In other words, change is dependent upon some other source or force. At first thought, we would say, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10
How much do we appreciate God for His grace? Do we rejoice in it, as John Newton did and he was even inspired to make the song, “Amazing Grace”?
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9
This scripture from John includes one of the most well-known conversations in the New Testament. It was the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus. This moment recorded for us by John captures some very important insights into our Christian faith and
This morning, I would like to start out with a little saying that I read this last week. It goes like this...‘Some people change their ways when they see the light, others only when they feel the heat.’ (Repeat). Our scripture today from John includes one of the most well-known ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Denomination: Methodist
Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.
Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-28
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