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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
Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26
Topics: Willingness, Sacrifice
This sermon encourages honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice, and explores how Christians can show them the respect and gratitude they are due.
Welcome, beloved family of faith. How blessed we are to gather under the banner of Christ's love, united in our shared purpose of honoring Him and learning from His Holy Word. Today, we gather not only to honor our Savior, but also to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:7
Topics: Sacrifice, Service
This sermon explores God's perfect timing and presence in our trials, using the story of Abraham and Isaac as a biblical illustration.
Hey there, family! You know, there's a quote from A.W. Tozer that I've been chewing on lately. He said, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Ain't that something? In our fast-paced world, where we're ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2
Topics: Faith, Sacrifice
Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as if God should be pleased with most of our compliance.
The Rejection of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice May 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 15 Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
A living sacrifice is different from all other sacrifice. A regular sacrifice would require something to die. Paul is appealing to us to offer this sacrifice that would continue to be very much alive, but surrendered or dedicated to the service of God.
We find the Apostle Paul appealing to all those who have experienced the mercy, love, & goodness of God. It is kind of like the “give-back program” because of all that has been done already for us. I want us to consider, during this holiday season of Thanksgiving, the idea Paul is ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Christ: the Perfect Teacher, Example, Sacrifice and Advocate, also considering some of the heresies surrounding his person and nature
John 1:14-18 Verse 14 "And the Word was made flesh" (KJV) "The Word became a human being" (GNB) "The Word became flesh" (NIV, RSV, Ricker Berry) In becoming human, Christ becomes... 1. The Perfect Teacher, a model of how God thinks and how we should think (Phil. 2:5-11). 2. The Perfect Example, a ...read more
Scripture: John 1:14-18
Denomination: Baptist
The Eucharist is our Christian todah sacrifice
Corpus Christi 2016 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Is it possible for any American not to know that this is Memorial Day weekend? Realistically, the main reason for this awareness is that everybody marketing anything is having a Memorial Day sale. But because everyone knows ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Denomination: Catholic
Our sacrifices to God are fragrant offerings to Him.
The character is Jonah and I want to begin by considering the sacrifices of the Hebrew people to God. The Law of Moses required the people to make a variety of sacrifices to God. The important point of the sacrifice was that it was to come from the heart, not merely be an outward activity of simply ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermon on the Mount Message on the Be Attitudes. Sacrifice and Reward
The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20, Matthew 5:20
Denomination: Church Of God
Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.
“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more
Scripture: Amos 5:21-25
Surrender of one’s will to God is all we have to serve Him with.
After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.” Genesis 22:1 - 2 ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?
Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33
THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18
Part 1 of a two part sermon going phrase by phrase of Romans 12:1-2
- Sahara Desert is more than 3½ million sq miles - Almost as large as USA - It is the world's hottest desert, and the largest outside th poles - During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes under the Sahara desert. - ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1
“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.” (Gen 22:12)
Theme: Sacrificial life Text: Gen. 22:1-14; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42 A sacrificial life is a life that is set apart to God. This life is not about pleasing yourself but about pleasing God by doing His will. Jesus Christ lived such a life and everything He did was to please God by doing His ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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