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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
A Dinner invatation given by one of the chief Pharisee to publicly humilate Jesus failed miserably
LUKE 14:1-6 PLOTTING PLOTTERS PROVIDE PERSONAL PITFALLS I. THE PLOT: LUKE 14:1, 2 A. Premeditated. B. Participants. C. Plant. II. THE PRAGMATISM: LUKE 14:3, 4 A. Proposition. B. Procedure. C. Parting. III. THE ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:1-6
Denomination: Methodist
Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-50
Denomination: Brethren
This message is the fifth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message looks at Jesus' warning in regard to looking back.
At first glance Jesus sounds very harsh as He addresses someone that sincerely wanted to follow Him. What’s wrong with wanting to tell His family goodbye? In 1978 the Little River Band wrote a song that describes a great tendency that many of us have. Listen to these few lines from this song. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:61-62
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon focuses on the teachings of Jesus as outlined in Matthew 6, providing guidance for the New Year.
Today, I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 6. This portion of scripture is not more important than the rest of the Beatitudes, but I believe that the Spirit of God is leading me to discuss it as a foundation for the rest of 2014. Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34
Topics: New Year, Jesus' Teachings
Sin begins in the heart, and from thence proceeds out of the mouth, thus defiling the man.
THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth which defiles a man; but that which comes out of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?
Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
During this series we honored people in the world who make a difference. This sermon honors teachers, especially the Master Teacher, Jesus.
Illus. Teacher’s Appreciation day. Daughter of Florist. Son of Candy Store. Son of owner of Liquor Store. “Is it wine?” “Champagne?” I give up you’ll have to tell me.” “It’s a puppy!” How many of you remember a teacher who was deserving of that kind of gift? A Teacher who impacted your life ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Denomination: Wesleyan
Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony
Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard
This sermon explores the question if the people are still looking for Jesus.
Scripture Reading: John 6:24-26 "So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, 'Rabbi, when did You get here?' Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 6:24-26
Denomination: Pentecostal
Christ lamenting over Jerusalem.
TEXT "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" 1. A SOLEMN PARAGRAPH "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:37
Jesus was sought by all. Some sought to find the way. Some sought to find the truth. Some sought to find life. Others sought to find fault.
I. The Greeks Desire to See Jesus 1. John 12:20-23 2. See him in death, verse 24. 3. See him in resurrection or life, verse 24b. 4. See him by our service, verse 26. II. Christ’s Prayer and the Father’s Answer 1. John 12:27-28 III. The People’s Dullness 1. John 12:29-30 2. Unsaved can’t ...read more
Scripture: John 12:30-50
Denomination: Baptist
The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.
Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."
The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29
In writing to the Christians in Ephesus the Apostle Paul gives teaching on how to resolve family conflicts God’s way.
How To Resolve Family Conflicts God’s Way Ephesians 5:21-30 Most marriages start out on a positive note. The wedding is an exciting event. You watch your lovely bride come down the aisle and you heart beats faster and skips several beats. You can’t believe God has brought to you the woman of ...read more
Denomination: Free Methodist
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