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Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.
If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19
Denomination: Other
Paul takes off the old and put on new.
Philippians 3:4-14 “I took off the old coat” 1. Paul gives us description of himself: • Philippians tells us Paul was “… circumcised on the eighth day, • a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; • as to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14
To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.
We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
25th in the Ephesians Series dealing with putting of the old life and putting on the new
“Done with the Old Life” Ephesians 4:17-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 Paul broke out in exuberant praise in his prison cell. He had been incarcerated for preaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. With time on his hands, he contemplated the wonder of God’s work not only ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Jesus was saying that this Gospel, the Good News is incompatible with any and all other religious beliefs. It is exclusive and stands alone.
Can you imagine living in an environment where you are told that you are cursed by God, unloved, unacceptable, and a social outcast? As a result you would probably feel marginalized and rejected and have no clue about how to come to God in your current state. Many established religions today put ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:27-39
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Start of a new sermon series entitled "Putting on the New Man." What should our life in Christ look like compared to the rest of the world?
We have been called to grow in our faith. When we became a Christian, our growth in our life in Christ did not become complete when we walked the aisle, when we prayed a prayer of repentance and acceptance of Christ, or even when we were baptized. our growth in christ has only just begun. The ...read more
People who feel a deep emptiness or a great deal of self-doubt can also feel as if their identity is being stolen
I have always been a 'car guy.' I have had a serious interest in them for as long as I can remember. I also worked in the Automobile Industry and wrenched on so many vehicles I owned over the years that I have lost count. Countless years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a car that was ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 (view more) (view less)
‘Putting off the old’ – Ephesians chapter 4 verses 17-32 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Command (vs 17-19) (2). The Explanation (vs 20-24) (3). The Application (25-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend of mine Les Hardwick once saw a homeless person, • And decided to help him. • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat. • It was ripped and fit only for the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32
Denomination: Brethren
Explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to embrace new life, let go of old ways, and find joy in Christ.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to see each and every one of you here today. You may be wondering, "What is the message God has for us today?" Well, it's a message of hope, renewal, and joy that can only be found in the transformative power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3
Topics: Old Man, New Man
Emphasizes the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and the importance of living out the Christian faith through understanding and applying God's word.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today in the glorious light of His love. We are here to share His word, to grow in faith, and to draw closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Scripture that we will be reflecting upon today is from Colossians 2:14. It reads, "He canceled the ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:14
Topics: New Testament, Old Testament
New life
The Old Man Is Dead (Eph 4:22-32) Intro: Testimony Lead in: Just like God changed me, every Christian is in the process of being changed, more and more, into the nature of Jesus Christ . Text: NCV 22 You were taught to leave your old self—to stop living the evil way you lived before. That old ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32
Denomination: Pentecostal
Paul explains true Christian behavior. The old nature is dead. We are to accept Jesus as our Savior and put on the new nature. When we let Christ in our hearts, He changes us into what we should be.
Look Up: In verses 1-4: “For ye are dead.” Simply put, we died. We should have little desire for this world and what it has to offer. Our old nature has been removed. We that have been born again are dead to sin; its dominion has been broken. Our real home is in Heaven with Jesus. -- John ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:26
Living as children of light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Ill: • A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him; • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat; • It was ripped and fit only for the bin. • So my friend offered the tramp his coat; • The tramp took it but to my friends surprise; • Instead of ...read more
By Rejecting the Authority of all the scriptures, we display the root of our sin.
Today, we heard the word of the Lord through our reading of Jeremiah. If you are not familiar with the scripture, the background is this: Jeremiah was the ultimate survivor. He was the pastor kid of a pastor kid. He was a prophet at 18. He was biblical theologian long before the world knew what ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-18
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