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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
Joseph of Arimathea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 27 verse 11-26. Ill: In A.D. 373John Chrysostom became a hermit; • He went alone into the mountains near Antioch, seeking to know God better. • Although his time of isolation was cut short by illness, • He discovered that with God at his side, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26
Denomination: Brethren
In Acts chapter four we read the word boldness three times, a mark of discipleship is boldness. Are you a bold believer, or are you a cowardly Christian?
“Cowardly Christian or Bold Believer?” Acts 4 Their was once a little boy who owned a cure dog. A man came along and asked the boy; “what kind of dog is that?” The boy replied; “Why it’s a police dog.” The man said, “it doesn’t look like a police dog.” To which the boy said, “Well, he’s in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:13-33, Acts 4:13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
While Jesus was praying on the mountain, the disciples were in a boat trying to cross the sea. Jesus approaches the boat walking on water. They thought it was a ghost and it frightened them until Jesus spoke up.
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Our Gospel reading this morning talks about the apostles’ struggle with fear as a raging storm tosses their boat like a cork on the churning sea. Now fear could be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. It can cripple us or it can be a lifesaver. Someone once ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34
Denomination: Catholic
Encouragement to trust God and take bold steps forward when He directs, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances.
WHEN GOD SAYS, ‘MOVE FORWARD’ By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:15 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.” (Exodus 14:15) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 43:19; Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 3:6; ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 14:15
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Does God want us to pretend to be joyful when we're miserable?
Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
A sermon for Mother’s Day.
EXAMPLE OF A UNNAMED MOTHER Mark 7:24-30 INTRODUCTION: A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his mom unique gifts on Mother’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. the year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:24-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We can better learn from King David as he encourages his son, godly father and son relationship is in display.
I Chronicles 28:20 – King David's Encouragement 1Chronicles 28:20 David continued with these words for his son Solomon: "Be strong and courageous, and get to work. Never be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor will he abandon you right up ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20
Denomination: Pentecostal
Recognizing and overcoming the enemy's tactics of fear, doubt, and condemnation through faith in God.
Imagine you're facing a nine-foot-tall giant. Scary, right? That's what the Israelites were dealing with in 1 Samuel 17. Goliath was this massive dude who had everyone shaking in their boots. He's like that big problem you're facing that seems impossible to beat. God tells us in Joshua 1:9, 'Be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8
Topics: Self-Confidence, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Inner Peace
You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.
Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20
Denomination: Free Methodist
Do you need more motivation to share your faith beyond just feeling compassion for the lost? This brief message will help.
This passage shows Bartimaeus taking initiative in coming to Jesus. That is a valid way to look at salvation, teaching us that free grace doesn’t come easy. How that fits with divine sovereignty is a mystery. Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:49, Matthew 20:32, Luke 18:40
If we really want the presence of Jesus we must put a demand upon him, He is always passing by but he will only come in where he is invited.
II Ki 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. (KJV) THE PROPHET = THE WORD OF GOD constrained (KJV) 2388 chazaq (khaw-zak’); a primitive ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-10
This is the 2nd sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.
Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#2] JAMES- SON OF THUNDER Mark 3:17 Introduction: James and John were called the “Sons of Thunder.” James usually is mentioned before John as though he were the leader of the 2. However, it was probably due to that fact that he was the older ...read more
Scripture: Mark 3:17
Denomination: Baptist
A biographical look at Thomas
“DOUBTING THOMAS” TEXT: JOHN 20:24-31 Sunday, February 29, 2004 We are continuing with the 12 disciples- looking at the lessons from their lives- who God picked and what God was able to do through these 12 ordinary people who are just like you and me today. Today we are talking about Thomas, or ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A short meditation for Father’s Day: Dads are to lead the home positively.
UPBEAT DADS I Corinthians 16:13-14 S: Fathers Th: Father’s Day Pr: Dads are to lead the home positively. ?: How? KW: Exhortations TS: We can be dads that lead positively when we follow these five exhortations. The _____ exhortation is… I. BE ALERT II. BE TRUE III. BE COURAGEOUS IV. BE ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
God gives Joshua a promise, His presence, and a proclamation of victory over the enemy. God does the same for us as we prepare to lead the victorious Christian life.
Joshua is a book about leading a victorious new life in God. On the surface it is about God bringing about His promise of a new land for His people, the Children of Israel. But there are tremendous parallels throughout the book to God bringing us, His children, into a promised new life in Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
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