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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
Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.
Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. The Fellowship of the Believers 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Revelation 3:1
Denomination: Baptist
1 John 1:5-10. Having fellowship with the Father means we walk in the light as he is in the light.
1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD: UNDERSTANDING HIS HOLINESS & OUR SINFULNESS 1 JOHN 1:5-10 [INTRODUCTION] - There is something about famous people that causes us to act differently when we are around them than we normally act. Have you ever met someone who is famous, or ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10
What does the Bible say we shoudl do when sin comes in the church? How should we handle a public, un-repented sin? Perhaps one of the most neglected doctrines of the church is the doctrine of church discipline!
What Does the Bible Say About Sin How Do We Respond to Sin? Introduction: Willie Nelson apparently at one time owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole was. He pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
After all that’s happened so far – Jonah’s initial disobedience; God’s humbling of Jonah; Jonah’s going to Nineveh at the second time of asking; the Ninevites’ believing the message and being spared – surely you’d expect there to be a happy ending!
JONAH CHAPTER FOUR INTRODUCTION Most of us love happy endings! My girls when they were little loved Disney’s, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ In the closing scenes the beast lies dying from a wound inflicted during combat with Gaston his enemy. Belle the beauty finally confesses her love for the beast ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
From slaves of sin to slaves of God
This section continues Paul’s discussion of sanctification by reminding his readers of their past slavery to sin and their new slavery to righteousness. He wants them to live in submission to their new master, Jesus Christ, and not be entantagled again with the sins that characterized their old ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:15-23
Rahab teaches us in this passage that your past doesn’t determine your future but your choices do. And at the same time she also teaches us there’s no excuse for sin. No one can excuse themselves by saying, “I’m a product of my parents, the result of a wa
The providence of God Joshua 2:1-24 There was a list of warning labels that were pasted on products that seemed to be somewhat redundant. For instance: There was a warning on a baby stroller that said: remove child before folding. A warning on a brass fishing ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24
Bad News: Condemnation Under Sin (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 1-20: Ill: • Questions – The world’s easiest quiz. • Simple questions with not so obvious answers! Now the section before us this morning: • Is a series of question and answers. • That have come out of what Paul taught in ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:1-20
Denomination: Brethren
2 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documents the original appearance of sin. What is significant about the entrance of sin? 21 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...
WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-II—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of God.”.... ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24
How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.
This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6
We all have excuses on why we can't be a neighbor to "that" person. But Jesus doesn't leave room for excuses.
Title: Who Is My Neighbor? Text: Luke 10 Date: 1/1/17 Intro Well good morning Real Life, welcome to the new year! It’s crazy to think 2016 has already come and gone… Last year at this time my wife and I were getting ready to make the 33 hour drive out here. A few months before that we had sold ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 5:6-8
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The sermon encourages believers to let go of burdens and sins, trusting Jesus to strengthen and guide them as they faithfully persevere in their spiritual journey.
Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. The week felt heavy. The heart feels hurried. The soul feels sticky with cares that cling like wet clothes in a storm. You’ve tried to push through, to power up, to pretend it’s fine. Yet there’s this whisper within: “There has to be a ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Topics: Sin, Weight, Perseverance
Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:
Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-12
We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?
ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-5
Excuses Christians Use For Refusing to Serve the Lord
“…But, I Don’t Do Windows!” Luke 9:57-62 Introduction Ø OCCUPATIONAL HYMNS ~ Astronaut: "Nearer My God, To Thee" ~ Builder: "How Firm A Foundation" and "The Church’s One Foundation" ~ Civil Engineer: "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" ~ Dentist: "Crown Him With Many Crowns" ~ Electrician: "O ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.
INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:16-21
Denomination: Orthodox
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