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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
True simplicity is a focus on the fundamentals of love, faith, service, and patient endurance. Getting caught up in theological guesses or emotional highs diverts us from "this one thing I do".
Some things are so simple they are hard to understand! Some things are so direct and obvious that we don’t want to accept them as they are. We want to make them complicated. Have you ever tried to describe to someone how to tie a shoestring? It seems simple until you start to teach it. Left ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29
Denomination: Baptist
All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.
There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?
Disciples? I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Rubix Cubes. Algebra. Or maybe better said . . . math. Why people in horror movies go into barns, cellars. Why people in action moves never take the gun of the person they disarm when there are more bad guys to face. Women. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
Denomination: Pentecostal
In spite of our sin, we need to realize how God still desires to be with us. He loved us so much that He was willing to rescue us with death of His son because He created us for Himself and has not given up on us.
Alpha and Omega, Part 8 A simple choice: Sin or Obedience? Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week’s big ideas: - 1. Our purpose in the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 John 2:16
This parable contains several characteristics that are common to those who leave God out of their lives.
SEVERAL SORTS OF SIMPLE FOOLS Luke 12:16-23 Introduction: Have you ever felt foolish? That you did something to make a fool of yourself? Did you ever look at someone and say, "That person is a fool.." We simple Bible believing Christians are seen by the unbelieving world as fools. They ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:16-23
Simple instructions on serious issues (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 27-32. ill: • When men were manning the barricades in Moscow in 1917, • And preparing to fire the first shots of a world revolution, Church dignities were holding a meeting in the same city, • For the specific purpose of deciding; • What colour of robes were ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32
Denomination: Brethren
God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.
If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Topics: Loving Others, Difficult People
Unless the gospel is my gospel it is really no gospel at all.
Unless the gospel is my gospel it is really no gospel at all That is the theme of the passage from Romans that we’ll be studying together this morning. So obviously the question that all of us must answer as we’re confronted with that truth is whether or not the gospel is personally ...read more
Scripture: Romans 2:12-16
Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.
Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God has a simple plan for sinful man
A SIMPLE PLAN FOR SINFUL MAN TEXT: ACTS 16:25-31 1. THE ASKING- What took place in this man’s life that brought him to this pivotal point...that he would ask this question. What must I do to be saved ? a.. praying - Paul & Silas were praying...probably praying for their own release and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:25-31
Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.
Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more
Scripture: John 6:15-21
A simplified exploration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a significant event that had been planned for a long time. It was not just a spontaneous act, but rather a carefully orchestrated series of events that had been foretold by prophets throughout history. The prophecies spoke of a Savior who would come ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Topics: Palm Sunday, Jesus' Entry
Powerful prayer of the Elijah, a man just like us.
Powerful Prayer of a Simple Man James 5:17, 18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. NIV Elijah was an ordinary ...read more
Scripture: James 5:17-18
If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.
In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105
Denomination: United Methodist
Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.
JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8
Denomination: Methodist
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