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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
Many are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, but God has a gift for us that will wear out or lose it power -- His mercies are new every morning.
The Perfect Gift For Christmas Luke 1:39-56 Time is running out. You only have a few days left to shop. I know you want to get the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. As your pastor, I feel a special responsibility to help so I have searched the catalogs, Christmas flyers, and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:39-56
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.
1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:8-17
How do we translate this verse in this present generation. The church became a business centre when Jesus entered it. There were many people involved in buying and selling in the church.
So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. Mark 11:15 How do we translate this verse in this present generation. The church became ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:15
What can we expect from the Holy Spirit in return for our trust? There are great possibilities in what we can do with help from the Holy Ghost.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Isaiah 11:1-5 When I began this week’s study, I have to admit that I went, “Yeah! This is week is going to be good!” because this idea has underpinnings that tell us of vast and great discernment about this world that we can tap in to. The ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year C
January 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Baptism: The Gift of Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the Israelites had coursed their 40-year journey out of slavery ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Acts 8:14-17
Denomination: Lutheran
Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.
“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus was lifted up in the crucifixion so that everyone who trusts in Him would have eternal life. This was, and is, the supreme act of God’s love.
THE GIFT OF GOD’S LOVE. John 3:14-21. The LORD God made heaven and earth, and all that is in them. He gives morning and evening, seedtime and harvest. In Him we live, and move, and have our being. The LORD God says of Himself: ‘I am the LORD, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me’ ...read more
Scripture: John 3:14-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts, their role in equipping believers for ministry, and how to discover, understand, and utilize them for God's glory.
Good morning, dear friends! How blessed we are to gather together in the house of the Lord, to soak in His Word and to seek His wisdom. We have before us a topic of profound significance, a topic that is as essential to our Christian walk as the very air we breathe. We are here to talk about ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12
Topics: Spiritual Gifts
Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together
Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
The Parable of the Pounds - We are each entrusted with the weighty matter of carrying the gospel. But how well are we bearing the burden God has placed in our pack? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.
How to Gain a Few Pounds Luke 19:11-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GainFewPounds.html “I don’t need anyone telling me how to do that…I’ve got it mastered!” The parable of the pounds reminds us of the parable of the talents in Mt. 25, which we’ll study in a couple of weeks. But they are quite ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Interpretation & application of the parable. (PowerPoint slides are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info
Rewarding the Faithful Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were willing to ‘R.I.S.K.’ that is to ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
Every member ministry.
Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
The woman with the alabaster box demonstrates a true spirit of worship.
Intro. While Jesus was having a meal in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, the scribes and chief priest were plotting to put Jesus to death. a. It was a time of hostility towards Jesus b. There is hostility towards Jesus today as well! 1. His Word 2. His miracles 3. His Kingdom ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:3-9
Denomination: Church Of God
Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.
CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5
A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.
Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:49
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