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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
'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Denomination: Brethren
Our being alive today can be perceived in two ways, we should be glad that we are alive or we should say thank God that we have been saved or protected from the pangs of death. Let us understand that there is a good reason for the good Lord to keep us alive.
We read in Psalm 91:16,“With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” (AFV) As we come to the last study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on the last part of verse 16 which says, ‘and show him My salvation’. All of us who have come to this day at the end of this year 2020 can most ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:16
Denomination: Other
The Blessings, Position, Authority, and Security of the Born-Again Christian are highlighted in a walk through the Scriptures
John 8:31-32 The truth has set you free. John 14:14 If you ask what God has promised, in Jesus name, He will do it. John 14:20 You are in Christ, and Christ is in you. John 14:27 You have peace. John 15:9 You are loved by Jesus. John 16:27 You ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Ephesians 3:14-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
One thing that we all have in common is that we all want the best this life has to offer.
What we do not have in common is the way we go about pursuing the best this life has to offer. For example, many believe their hope of enjoying the best life has to offer them can be found in: - Sports. Their lives are consumed by the pursuit of sports. - Wealth. Their lives are consumed by ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
As we preach through Ephesians we find it is not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.
Illus: Speaking of things DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND reminds me of the story of the man who was walking on the beach one day and he came across a bottle. He kicked it and a “Genie” came swooping out. The “Genie” thanked him for releasing him from the bottle and told the man he was so thankful that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-6
The pandemic has made the past several months very difficult. To be sure, we all need to be encouraged and strengthened.
Here we look at three things that will strengthen and encourage us. 1. Notice that we have a PRECIOUS new birth. v3 2. Notice that we have a PERMANENT new home. v4 3. Notice that we have a POWERFUL new security. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
A basic need for security is a part of the human condition. Men spend lifetimes planning and preparing to purchase a place and position of real security at the end of their days. It is commonly understood that a sense of security is one of a woman’s strongest emotional needs.
SOME QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING I John 5:1-13 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13
DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD?
WHERE IS YOUR ASSURANCE? THIS IS THE THIRD MESSAGE OF MY “WHERE IS” SERIES. HOPEFULLY YOU ARE GAINING SOME GOOD HOPE AND BUILDING YOUR FAITH IN THESE MESSAGES. DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD? TO SAY WE HAVE NEVER ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Presbyterian
In life we all face some setbacks in one way or another. We all experiences some pain, loneliness, disappointments, rejection, or sickness. But through it all, it is a sweet relief in knowing that the hand of the Lord is there to lean on. God molds us in to great vessels with his hands so that we ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, John 10:24-30
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Today we will look at the Spirit has sealed us, securing our salvation and guaranteeing our inheritance (11-14).
We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter to the church in Ephesus. If you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. We are finishing chapter one today, looking at 1.11-14. If you remember, 1:3-14 has one main point found in verse three, praise God ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 1:11-14
What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity
What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity Song of Solomon 4:7 You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. Psalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:14
We are finishing chapter one today, looking at 1:11-14.
We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter to the church in Ephesus. If you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. We are finishing chapter one today, looking at 1.11-14. If you remember, 1:3-14 has one main point found in verse three, praise ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14
What proves that I am really “born again?” What are the birthmarks of a true believer?
On the Shetland Islands off the northern coast of Scotland, there stands a 62-foot steel yacht that weighs 126 tons that a man spent 5 years having built and spent a lifetime of savings to construct. On the day of its launching, he invited a local band to play and the whole town turned out to ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8
When our plans are upended, dreams are derailed, life can be scary and uncertain. How good it is to hear the Lord's still got a plan - a good plan to prosper us, provide hope and point us to the future he has prepared for us.
Sermon: God Has Great Plans For You Scripture Lesson - Jeremiah 29:8-14 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13
Denomination: Methodist
Seeking security and significance outside of God is futile, and we should instead trust in God's promises and presence to lead us into His best.
Good morning, church family! Today we are going to dive into two passages from Genesis. We'll be looking at Genesis 25:21-26 and Genesis 28:13-15, focusing on the futility of fighting for security and success without God, the struggle for significance and security in life, and trusting God to bring ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 25:21-26, Genesis 28:13-15
Topics: Struggle, Security, Success