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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
This sermon explores the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, emphasizing the importance of righteousness through faith and grace, not works or religious credentials.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and privilege to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to find nourishment for our souls from His Word. We are here because we have been called, chosen, and cherished by a God who is not distant and detached, but a God ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9
Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy
This sermon explores how Jesus, as the Light of the World, reveals truth, provides understanding, and shapes our identity in Him.
Welcome, dear family of faith, to this space where we gather together to draw closer to the heart of God. It's a joy to see each one of you here today! As we gather here, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who ...read more
Scripture: John 8:12
Topics: Jesus, Light
Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood
A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
As the bride of Christ we take His name, we bare His name. Are we living our lives in vanity, poorly reflecting His name? Or are we allowing our lives to glorify His name?
(Exodus 20:7 NASB) "7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain." This is one of the Ten Commandments I have misunderstood more than any other in the 17 years I have known the Lord: Don't take the Lord's name in ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:7
This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the church community, centered around the love for Christ and each other, and the need to recognize and treat each other as God's masterpieces.
Good morning church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series, One. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of one… a community united around Jesus. As a brief recap: WEEK 1: You are a masterpiece. Act like it. If we're going to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Topics: Unity, Community, Masterpiece Identity
Sermon Series: One
Jesus’ identity is shown as we research Jesus’ family tree. And Jesus’ identity is shown as we see Him fend off Satan’s attacks - the very attacks that were driven to distort Jesus’ special identity.
We continue a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away, this morning. Normally when someone dies, their impact on the world immediately begins to recede. Over the past few days, Baltimore Oriole manager, Earl Weaver died. As did advice columnist “Dear Abby.” If someone’s legacy will outlast their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:21-28
Denomination: Baptist
Paul is urging believers to live out their new identity in Christ by cultivating hearts overflowing with thankfulness. Why? Because gratitude is a response to God’s grace. It reminds us of His faithfulness, aligns our hearts with His will, and demonstrates that we trust in His sovereign goodness.
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Disciples try to understand Jesus true identity.
15. Who is Jesus? November 28th, 2010 Who is Jesus We are continuing on in our series through the Gospel of Luke asking the question: Who is Jesus? This is the most important question we will ever answer in our lives and this is what we see in our text today. Just because we know Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:18-27
Denomination: *other
Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more
Scripture: John 5:31-47
Denomination: Brethren
Jesus - The Water of Life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: John chapter 7 verses 25-53. Ill: Water facts Quiz. Our key verse this morning is verse 37-38: 37On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “If you are thirsty, come to me! 38If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures ...read more
Scripture: John 7:25-53
Opposition to Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: John chapter 7 verse 1-24. Ill: • A secondary school faced a unique problem. • A number of female pupils were going into the toilets and putting on lipstick. • But wearing lipstick was not the biggest problem; • After all if the Teacher noticed they would simply ...read more
Scripture: John 7:1-24
WHO AM I--I AM A PERSON CONNECTED TO GOD IN A TOTALLY NEW WAY.
Who Am I? I am Connected Eph 2:11-18 May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION Brain rewiring A study of the "miraculous" recovery of a man who spent 19 years in a minimally conscious state has revealed the likely cause of his regained consciousness. In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was thrown from his pick-up ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Distinct… Someone who is distinguishable from all others; or having a special quality, style or attractiveness. I believe God wants us to recapture our distinctiveness, to remember who we are as God’s people. To help us remember who we are, one needs to l
I want to begin this morning by playing a word association game. I am going to name a famous person; you tell me what they are known for… Oprah Bill Gates Lady Ga-Ga Abraham Lincoln Tiger Woods Jesus Christ Each one of these people is famous for something. There is something they do that ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.
Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:18-35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH
THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:1-15
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