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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
This sermon provides encouragement for those currently experiencing suffering, as well as those who may face it in the future. It emphasizes the strength and joy that can be found even in times of hardship.
Today, I want to encourage all of you who are going through difficult times. Despite the challenges we face, we can still find joy and stand strong. No matter what we've been through, we can declare, "I'm still standing!" In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses three main points: ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Topics: Suffering, Joy
a study in the book of Psalms 3
Psalm 3: 1 – 8 Having a problem? 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the LORD ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 3:3
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.
Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about
BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses.
A THORNY ISSUE II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses. The ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.
This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Introduction to the book of Job - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Rough Guide to The Book of Job: FOUR THINGS TO NOTE: • The book of Job is unique. • The book of Job is poetic • The book of Job is hazardous • The book of Job is history TWO KEY THEMES: • Patience. • Suffering. THREE Acts: • Act #1: The character of Job (vs 1-5) • Act #2: The conversation ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:1-11
Denomination: Brethren
What is the purpose of suffering?
“When is Enough, Enough?” If it wasn’t enough that Job lost his wealth, business and children; in today’s message he will lose even his health. We looked last week at general principles of how to respond to trials and difficulties. Today we will get down to the ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:1-10
This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.
LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
This sermon was our church’s theme verse for 2003 to be ambassadors of Christ.
Theme Verse for the year Sunday, January 12, 2003 It is July 3, 1940. For the past few months the Nazi blitzkrieg has rumbled through the countries of Holland, Belgium and France. It is just weeks from the miraculous rescue of the British Expeditionary force from the beaches of Dunkirk. Less ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
What the Resurrection means to us
1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 17, 20-22, 56, 57 CHRIST IS RISEN! This Easter morning is a celebration of the fact that Christ rose from the dead. If there is one truth as necessary as the fill in for us death of Christ on the cross, it is the resurrection of Christ from the tomb. The great news, ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.
GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14
Denomination: Methodist
Comparing the lives of Saul and Samuel we discover that the golden carrot of listening to God is the assurance of good decision making
Conversant with Christ 1 Samuel December 9, 2001 This past Thanksgiving I had occasion to meet a man who had won a monetary settlement of about $400,000. After he was awarded the money he made some interesting decisions. He quit work and began throwing money around as if he had inherited the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 12:1-5
May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White
May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White The message of this section of the letter is: continue to continue. After sketching the entire history of God’s dealings with humanity, really praising God for sending Christ and his Spirit, the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul’s one consuming desire was to magnify Christ in his life. As believers, we should strife for the same.
MAGNIFYING CHRIST Philippians 1:8-20 INTRO: Paul’s one consuming desire was to have Christ enlarged, even if his own body and life was entirely lost sight of. Paul was continually seeking to get self out of the way, and magnify Christ. After all, this is the only way we have in this life of MAKING ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:8-20
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