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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
Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.
PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:1-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Meditation on the Cross Hebrew: 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance
Meditation on the Cross Hebrew : 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance, those who do not like to be reproved, those who would not listen to any of remonstrance and those who do not change their life in spite of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Isaiah 53:5-6
The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.
Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:26-56
Denomination: Baptist
Who was near the cross? 1. A Changed Life 2. A Corrected Life 3. A Committed Life 4. A Reasoning Life 5. A Responsible Life
- Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 - Wrote 8,000 hymns under 200 pseudonyms - At 6 weeks she went completely blind by a maltreatment of her eyes - By 10 she had 1st four OT books & 1st four NT memorized - She became a teacher at the New York City institution for the Blind - She played various instruments; ...read more
Scripture: John 19:23-27
Analogy of the Basic math symbols and their relationship in and to Salvation.
Let’s begin with the ( - ) subtract symbol. 1. I’ve been Subtracted from Hell!!! a. went from a sinner to a saint b. went from rags to riches ( Heirs ) c. went from old path to the new path d. went from wrath to peace e. went from a pit to a Palace ( mansion ) 2. I’ve been Added to ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18
Who should serve like the military men do.
SOLDERS OF THE CROSS 1.Take up. Matthew 10: 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:38-40
The dark road to the Cross was full of rejection and pain, but and Jesus emerged on the other side of the cross into the brilliance of resurrection life! This road is also the pattern for every disciple.
The Road to the Cross Luke 18:31-34 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Communicating clearly is always a challenge for us. When we use the wrong word or mix up our words the result is often humorous. Here are some actual examples of excuse notes (with original spelling) parents sent to school with ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:31-34
The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.
You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-15
Topics: Salvation, Resurrection, Crucifixion, Redemption
An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.
THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-12
The greatest need of our world today is the need for men of the cross, preaching the message of the cross and bearing the marks of the cross. This is a picture of Paul.
THE GLORY OF THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:11-18 INTRODUCTION: Paul ended the letter where he began – at the cross. The second verse of that great hymn “When I survey the wondrous cross” says, “Forbid it Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God, all the vain things that charm me ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18
A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.
A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:32-43
Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together
Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30
Jesus was dying among sinners, But also dying for sinners!
Luke 23:39-Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ,fn save Yourself and us.” 40-But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41-“And we indeed justly, for we receive the due ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Denomination: Brethren
How can the modern professional cope with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and irrelevance?
Faced with the challenge of Corinth, Paul rolled up his sleeves and got right down to basics. He determined to put aside all other practical and doctrinal issues and focused entirely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. But why does Paul mention ’Him crucified’, and not ’Him resurrected’? Because ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational