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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Explore the definition, power, and necessity of faith in our lives, emphasizing that faith is not about getting what we want, but an unshakeable trust in God's wisdom, goodness, timing, and promises.
Good morning! As we gather here today, I want to dive deep into a topic that is at the very core of our Christian walk – faith. Hebrews 11:1 defines it quite clearly: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This verse, my friends, encapsulates the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Topics: Faith
Explores the nature of faith as an active trust in God, the example of Jesus' unwavering faith, and the visible fruits of our faith.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, united by our shared faith, and warmed by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sacred space, we are reminded of the deep well of wisdom that is the Word of God, and the transformative power it holds. ...read more
A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1.
A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1. "When anyone gains a knowledge of this Epistle he has an entrance opened to him to all the most hidden treasures of Scripture." - John Calvin 2. "Time and again in the course of human history it has liberated the minds of men, brought them back to an understanding of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-17
Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien
ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more
Scripture: Romans 2:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.
Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
Denomination: Christian Church
You can’t love God without loving people.
A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:8, 1 John 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 1 John 3:18
What makes for genuine faith?
By Faith Hebrews 11:1-16 Today we look at the 11th chapter of Hebrews which is often known as the “faith chapter.” In it are many examples of people who remained faithful to the LORD under the most difficult and impossible of situations. After going through the roll call of these saints, the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Hebrews 11:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul said to command the rich to do something good with their wealth. 1- Command the rich to put their hope in God 2- Command the rich to be rich in good deeds 3- Command the rich to lay up heavenly treasures
INTRO.- Command the rich. Do we ever have the right to command anyone? Maybe not, but God does. God can command us to do whatever He wants because He is God. It’s like parenting. Parents can tell their kids what to do and when, but of course, that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. But parents have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains!
FAITH 1 SAMUEL 17:20 40, 48 50 A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains! This morning I want ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50
How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24
Denomination: Brethren
Are you a true servant of Christ? This sermon shows what is required to be called a true servant of Jesus.
MORE LIKE GREAT SERVICE (All my sermons use illustrations for www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. ) In a popular televison commercial for a large insurance company that claims you can name your own price, the customer asks, “But will I still get good ...read more
Scripture: John 12:26
How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?
Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Having faith isn’t about expecting something back in return, not in this life anyway
Faith I don’t have cable TV or a satellite dish. Several years ago I came to the conclusion that it was pointless to pay fifty dollars a month for two-hundred channels and still find nothing worthwhile to watch on TV. I cancelled the satellite subscription. We live out in the sticks so our “air” TV ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:40
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Explore the true meaning of faith in God, emphasizing that it is about believing in the unseen but real, and that such faith should define our lives, with evidence in our actions and rewards from God.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving deep into what it really means to have faith in God. And we're not talking about a wishy-washy, only-on-Sundays kind of faith. We're talking about a faith that's so strong, so unshakeable, it defines who we are and how we live our ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10
James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven
INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18
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