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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
Why Do You Seek the Living One among the Dead? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-3) (2). The Angelic Beings (vs 4-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Quote: Professor John Lennox: "Stephen Hawkins was just ahead of me at Cambridge, I can remember him quite well although I did not know him. I was rather amused when the Times ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Denomination: Brethren
This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing His humility, kingship, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? As we assemble here, in this sanctuary, we are reminded of the warmth of fellowship, the strength of unity, and the power of the Word of God. We are a community bound not by ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Topics: Easter
This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.
This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Denomination: Methodist
Funeral service for Robert Cecil White, poet, jazz musician, self-professed prodigal.
It’s hard to believe that it was only a few months ago when onto the scene, here at this church, there burst like a blaze of light a small intense man, dressed in a loose-flowing shirt, speaking up frequently. People took to him immediately; he was so open and so outgoing, and we at Takoma ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
God’s joy is with us, that is why we celebrate.
The God of Joy: Why GIBC Rocks Deut. 12:1-14 One the basic things we got to know about God is - His joy! Today we celebrate 20 years of Grace International Baptist Church. This is awesome! Look around you we see an international gathering. This tells me you are no afraid of change, in order to ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.
Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5
Denomination: Free Methodist
The use of Joy by Jesus to stay on the Cross
Windows of Joy, From the Cross to Victory. Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finnisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the Cross,despiseing the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many Christians look at this ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2
Denomination: Pentecostal
We tend to look for happiness and joy in the wrong places. This sermon considers some of the hopeless ways we seek joy, comparing them to the true joy offered by Christ.
2003 Christmas Series JESUS "I OFFER TRUE JOY" Hope Christian Church December 28, 2993 Dr. David L. Haun CHRISTMAS - GOOD FOR HEALTH. According to Dr. Harry Sands, director of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York, the Christmas season can be an emotional pressure valve for us. ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:22-28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A very doctrinally based sermon on Paul’s view of Sanctification and Justification.
Introduction: Martin Luther’s thunderstorm promise, constantly going to his bishop to confess his sins, if ever there could have been monk being saved by monkery it would have been Luther Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul’s concern that we will fall back into the sin of self-righteousness and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11
A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness
Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2
Denomination: Lutheran
What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?
For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.
Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Denomination: *other
Four simple applications that will help you enjoy the people God brings into your life.
Introduction: This morning, we will continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, the Christians in Philippi. If you were here last week, you would know that we discussed the author and the setting in which the author wrote the letter. As you remember, Paul was writing from prison, and he was ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.
June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22
Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.
Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30