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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Denomination: Anglican
Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.
In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon explores the profound truths in Hebrews 10:16-25, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, and our purpose in His completion.
Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the Spirit of God and the fellowship of believers. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of an awe-inspiring vista, a panoramic view of God's magnificent plan, as we turn our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25
Topics: No Sacrifice
Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!
Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.
WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12
A meditation on the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice as we prepare to share at the Lord’s Table.
MATTHEW 26:26 “THIS IS MY BODY” “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’” “The Body of Christ,” mumbles the priest as he places a wafer on the tongue of each worshipper. Those participating in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:26
We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e
Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus was proclaiming the end of many things through this cry from the cross
Good Friday It is Finished An innocent man is thrashed, bruised, spat at, called names. He is hungry, thirsty, bleeding and in severe pain. He is facing a death sentence for a crime he did not even think of. And he is nailed to the cross and is breathing his last breath. To the external world ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4
The death of Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info )
SERMON BODY: (1). The Place (vs 22-24). (2). The Question (vs 33-39) (3). The Tomb (vs 42-47). SERMON OUTLINE: ill: About an hour away from where I used to live in Coventry (England): • There is a little village called Bredwardine • It is in the county of Herefordshire. • A lady who ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:21-47
Denomination: Brethren
Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?
The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus died when He wasn't guilty - for us when we were guilty. The price of freedom, both civil and spiritual, is innocent blood
Innocent Blood Mark 15:15-41 • As we have worked our way through the gospel of Mark, we have learned many things. It has been more than a little interesting how we have “stumbled” on to the perfect text for the perfect day. It is no accident that we are where we are today! ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:15-41
A message using the scapegoat as a type of Jesus Christ.
Leviticus 16:21-22 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 16:21-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
God that is Father, Son and Holy Spirit knew from the beginning of creation that this day would come, still the pain for Jesus Suffering and death imagine how any parent would feel seeing a child suffer in such away, image what pain for the creator of all
See my Servant (52: 13 – 15); I’ve preached many a time on the theme that God knew the cost of creating us and still did What cost well, the suffering of Jesus Have you ever wondered did Jesus really have to die, well did he? After God is God, surely he could well just change the rules a bit and ...read more
Communion service sermon reinforcing WHAT Jesus accomplished & what it means for us... *This sermon contains the opening Scripture & illustration 'borrowed' from sermon preached.by Bob Record, formerly the North American Mission Board President of SBC
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 17, 2015 Date Preached: August 23, 2002 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Remembering What Jesus Accomplished FOR Us Text: Mark 15:33-40 (ESV) 33And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:33-40
Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
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