Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. (Colossians 1:3-5) Teach your people to thank God for the salvation of the Saints with this professionally designed PowerPoint.
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14
Tags: thankfulness, thanks, thankful
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this resource to encourage the members of your community to persevere in the midst of suffering through the living hope they have in our resurrected Savior. Even in the darkest hour, God is on the throne working all things together for the good of those who love him. "Let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good," (1 Peter 4:19).
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 8:28, Ecclesiastes 3:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Tags: joy in suffering, e, sorrow, enduring trials, living hope, perseverance, suffering, hope (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 146:7, Leviticus 25:10, Romans 8:21, Galatians 3:28, Exodus 6:6, Isaiah 58:6, Acts 10:34-35, Ephesians 3:12, Colossians 1:13-14, Romans 6:18, Isaiah 42:7, Psalm 119:45, 1 Peter 2:16, John 8:32, Galatians 5:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus, freedom, sunday school, perspective, slavery, hope, life, reflection, pastor, faith, spiritual, community, juneteenth, sermon, perspective, pastor, juneteenth celebration, evangelical christian, prayer service, preacher, church event, faith-based, worship service, community, sermon, religious observance, gospel message, events, emancipation, biblical, resources, liberation, preacher, history (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary
We stand strongest when we kneel at the cross of Christ. Tell your congregation how to find their strength in Christ with these backgrounds displaying humility and faith.
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Ephesians 6:10-18, James 5:10-11, 1 Corinthians 16:13
Tags: patience, stand strong, stand, prayer hardship, martin luther king jr, boasting in weakness, perseverance, endurance, armor, prayer, strength, faith (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
At times Christians must stand alone in their values and faith. Give them courage and support in doing so with a message supported by these backgrounds.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 4:1-2
Tags: character, discipleship, decision, wisdom, martin luther king jr, renewing the mind, solitude, call of the disciples, alone with god (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Ever feel like you're so busy, but you're not getting anywhere? Help your congregation avoid stress and burnout with God's prescription for peace.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3, Proverbs 3:5-6
Tags: circle, labor day, animals, mountain, busyness, god brings purpose, god brings hope, distraction, run, overcome, peace, obedience, stress, faith (view more) (view less)
Some people would appreciate a "do-over" in their lives. Use these backgrounds in a sermon assuring listeners of the "born again" nature of the Christian faith. Also great for a New Year's message.
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Isaiah 43:18-19, John 3:1-16
Tags: new beginning, new year's eve, start, faith general, new, renewal, new life, born again, new year, new year's day (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional
The Scriptures indisputably present God as the holy and sovereign Ruler of the Ages. This truth is meant to draw our hearts to awe-inspired worship, and unshakable confidence in the fact that God's holy will cannot be thwarted. In every season and circumstance, God is working the very best for those who love him, (Rom. 8:28). May this resource help bolster the faith of your community as they learn to rest more deeply in the holy and sovereign rule of God.
Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37, Romans 8:28-30, Job 42:2, Colossians 1:15-20
Tags: predestination, election, sovereign, lord of all, ruler of the ages, sovereignty of god, god's sovereignty, god's sovereign will (view more) (view less)
"Who do you say I am?" Jesus asks us all this question, and we must answer. Help your congregation answer with boldness and faith.
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, John 7:46, Matthew 22:41-46
Tags: names of god, divinity of christ, need for christ, jesus relationship, jesus' ministry, jesus savior, power in jesus name, salvation, jesus, rock (view more) (view less)
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." This is the marvel: that the sinless Son of God would take upon himself the wrath that you and I deserve and credit to us his righteousness in order that we might stand before the throne of God justified forever. May this resource help remind your community of the immeasurable riches of grace which they have freely received through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24
Tags: redemption, god's wrath, justification, salvation, gospel, preach the gospel, e, jesus savior, forgiveness in jesus (view more) (view less)
These vivid backgrounds will remind your congregation of the sacrifices made on our behalf by our servicemen.
Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Hebrews 13:3
Tags: freedom, america, veterans day, liberty
God wants our worship, not our worship wars. Use this set of backgrounds to unpack Psalm 150.
Scripture: Amos 5:21-27, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 100:1-5
Tags: praise, worship, art, loving god, new song, worship general (view more) (view less)
Give your listeners courage to stand in the face of struggles, trials, conflict and even spiritual battles.
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:47-48, John 10:10, James 1:2, 2 Corinthians 9:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: god's love, depression, storm, rock, hope, endurance, perseverance, hardship, hardship of life, god brings hope, suffering joy in, trials and difficulties, god's faithfulness, lord is my strength, boasting in weakness, trial, stand, suicide (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting
Christians are called to live life together in Christ-centered community. We are called to open our homes, our resources, and our very lives in the bond of fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Use this resource to help support your teaching on the importance of biblical community, and small group ministry within the life of the Church.
Tags: life together, christian community, fellowship in christ, church small groups, small groups, hands, unity, bible study, community, fellowship (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Explain the aspects of spiritual warfare and our part in the fight.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 10:1-8
Tags: spirit, spiritual, war, halloween, spiritual warfare (view more) (view less)
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