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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
Jesus offered a convicting mandate - take up your cross and follow me! In that culture the cross was not westernized like it is in our culture as a fashion statement. It meant death.
Surrendered to the Savior Mark 8: 34-38 For the past few weeks we have discussed some intense conversation between Jesus and the disciples. He had questioned them regarding His deity and their acceptance of Him as the Christ. While others had a skewed perception of Christ, Peter boldly, and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34-38
Denomination: Baptist
God has chosen to bless mankind and provide for our protection and safety by instituting human government. God is the one who established government. And do you notice a continuing phrase mentioned in these verses? What is it? (Government is God's minister).
Alba 5-29-2022 GOD'S MINISTERS – THE GOVERNMENT? Romans 13:1-7 A teenager once wrote this letter to Ann Landers: “I am a 15 year old and my biggest problem is my mother. All she does is nag, nag, nag. From morning till night it is, Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Wash behind your neck. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Lord's Shoulders are broad enough to bear whatever we face. We can roll our burdens on Him.
The Broad Shoulders of Christ Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many wonderful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
Denomination: Pentecostal
What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? And how does it help you in your daily battle with sin?
Excerpt #1: You are a radical, fundamentalist, extremist Christian or you are a non-Christian. Excerpt #2: People title this passage, "The Cost of Discipleship," but it could just as well be called, "The Cost of Non-Discipleship." Jesus wants us to compare costs. Excerpt #3: ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 16:13-27, Luke 9:18-26
Explore the transformative power of God's love, as described by Apostle Paul, and how to live a life that bears the fruits of this divine love.
Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into some powerful words from the Apostle Paul. We're talking about love, folks. Not the kind you see in Hollywood movies or read about in romance novels. Nope, we’re talking about the deep, life-changing, world-shaking love that only ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Topics: Satisfaction, Christ
What happened when Death crossed Jesus path.
A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 16 “Even Death is Not a Barrier” Luke 7: 11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17
We have life in our connection to Jesus. In that life we bear fruit that he produces in us for the benefit of others.
1. Harmonica Story: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
A king who leaves his own position in glory to take on the sins of his people – that is a king worthy to follow.
Introduction “We are going up to Jerusalem,” [Jesus] said, “and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him” ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:16-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
To glorify the Lord Jesus for dying of the cross of Calvary.
PP0710 DATE CALVARY THE PLACE OF CRUCIFIXION! Lu 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. (KJV) The word “Malefactor” means a criminal – evil doer. INTRODUCTION: The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:33
God's Glory is revealed in Christ, in the Cross, and in us.
“The GOD-GLORIFIED GOSPEL” John 13:31-35 Jesus spends his last hours before His suffering, giving His disciples masterful last minute instructions. As they are celebrating the Passover in the Upper Room, Jesus identifies His betrayer in John 13:25: “Leaning back against Jesus, ...read more
Scripture: John 13:31-35
Who was primarily guilty of Jesus' death? Let's look at John 19.
Who was primarily culpable for Jesus’ death? Are many religious leaders today also guilty of crucifying Jesus on a cross of worldly values? Why did Jesus say it was finished? Let’s look at John 19. If Pilate found Jesus not guilty, why did he have Jesus flogged? Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged ...read more
Jesus - The Suffering Servant. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Isaiah chapter 53. • Isaiah chapter 53 is very much a picture of someone suffering and being crucified. • What makes this chapter unique is this; • Crucifixion would not be known in this part of the world for another 700 years. • It was the invasion of the ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.
Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:32-35
Denomination: Catholic
Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.
Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.
1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5
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