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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
Sermons in Series: 22
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 2:3-11, 1 John 2:12-14, 1 John 2:12-14, 1 John 2:12-14, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 2:18-27, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:4-10, 1 John 3:11-18, 1 John 3:19-24, 1 John 4:1-6, 1 John 4:7-16, 1 John 4:7-16, 1 John 4:17-21, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 John 5:6-13, 1 John 5:14-17, 1 John 5:18-21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Family Of God, Forgiveness, Eternal Security, False Profession, Daily Walk, Discernment, Discipleship, Believer's Sin, Believer's Walk, Believers Victory, Bible Reading, Assurance Of Salvation, Assurance, Christian Growth, Christian Service, Confessing Sin, Confession Of Sin, Confession, Maturing, Love God, Love Of God, Love Others, Love, Prayer, Preachers, Preacher, Gospel, Growth Stages, Gift Of Salvation, God's Family, Holy Spirit, Incarnation, Intercession, Repentance, Salvation, Second Coming, Satan, Service, Sin Unto Death, Sin, Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Temptation, Worldliness (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 16
Scripture: Psalms 1:1-6, Psalms 2:1-12, Psalms 3:1-8, Psalms 4:1-8, Psalms 5:1-12, Psalms 6:1-10, Psalms 7:1-17, Psalms 27:1-14, Psalms 28:1-9, Psalms 29:1-11, Psalms 30:1-12, Psalms 31:1-24, Psalms 32:1-11, Psalms 33:1-12, Psalms 34:8, Psalms 35:13-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Pattern, Pride, Prayer Hardship, Prayer, Power, Remnant, Storm, Suffering, Sickness, Sin, Salvation, Satisfy, Satan, Repentance, Wicked, Turbulence, Words, Worship General, God In The Hardships, God's Omnipotence, Hardship Of Life, Greatness, Goodness, Feast, Faith, Judgment, Idolatry, Intercession, Descriptions Of God, Dependence, Confession, Confidence, Confession Of Sin, Discipleship, Enemy, Blasphemy, Basics Of Christianity, Authority, Character (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 9
Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-17, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 4:16-21, Matthew 5:1-16, John 15:1-14, Acts 1:1-8, Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 4:11-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Forgiveness General, God Brings Purpose, God, God's Sovereign Will, Jesus Teachings, Humility, Listen, Justice, Love, Ministry, Discipleship, Faith, Faith Vs. Works, Everyone, Church Practices, Call, Branch, Captivity, Action, Active, Beatitudes, Body, Blessing, Worship General, Vine, Wants, Useful, Self-Worth, Spiritual, Repentance, Purpose, Psychological, Revelation, Pentecost, Plan (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Methodist
Sermons in Series: 13
Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12, 1 Samuel 30:1-8, John 19:23-27, Luke 6:46-49, Numbers 13:26-33, Hebrews 1:1-3, Psalms 150:1-6, Psalms 100:1-5, Lamentations 3:22-24, Psalms 98:1-9, Luke 2:15, Psalms 90:1-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Stress, Suicide, Salvation, Savior, Panic, Near, New Years, Quiet Rest, Praise, Praise The Lord, Gospel, Hallelujah, Help, Hope, Foundation, God's Faithfulness, God's Care, Mercy, Lamentations, Joy, Jesus Christ, Hymn, Care, Celebrate, Christ The Rock, Christmas, Blessing, Encourage, Ebenezer, Faithful, David, Despair, Crisis, The Cross, Trust In God, Trust, Victory, Worship, Worry (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 25
Scripture: Psalms 1:1-6, Psalms 2:1-12, Psalms 3:1-8, Psalms 4:1-8, Psalms 6:1-10, Psalms 5:1-12, Psalms 7:1-17, Psalms 8:1-9, Psalms 9:1-20, Psalms 13:1-6, Psalms 14:1-7, Psalms 15:1-5, Psalms 17:1-15, Psalms 16:1-11, Psalms 18:1-27, Psalms 19:1-14, Psalms 20:1-9, Psalms 22:1-31, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 27:1-14, Psalms 26:1-12, Psalms 29:1-11, Psalms 28:1-9, Psalms 30:1-12, Psalms 53:1-6, Psalms 31:1-24, Psalms 32:1-11, Psalms 33:1-22, Psalms 34:1-22, Psalms 36:1-12, Psalms 14:1-3 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Devotion, Devoted, Devoted To Christ, Devoted To God, Devotion To God, David, Cry Out To God, Declare His Glory, Crucifixion, Confess Sin, Committed To God, Anointing, Celebrate, Godly Discipline, Godly, God, God Is Everything, Grateful, Gratitude, Grace, Forgiveness, Faithfulness To God, Faithful, Faithfulness, Fool, Jesus, Hope Is In God, Hope, Honor Of God, Honor God, Man Is Sinful, Loving The Lord, Live For God, Living For God, Living For Christ, Mercy Of God, Praising God, Praise, Psalm 23, Psalm, Provider, Prophecy Of Christ, Rejecting God, Serve God, Serve The Lord, Serving God, Repentence, Resisting God, Restoration, Salvation From God, Sufficient, Thankfulness, Trust, Trust In God, Trusting God, Trusting In God, Worship, Worship God, Wait, Turn To God, Ungodly (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermons in Series: 7
Scripture: Exodus 27:9-19, Numbers 3:5-13, Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 30:17-21, Exodus 25:23-40, Exodus 40:16-34, Exodus 25:1-22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wash, Wash Basin, Water, Uzziah, Underground Railroad, Worship Definition, Wood, Worship, Tithe, Time, Tabernacle, Table, Temple, Thorns, Supper, Stand, Slaughter, Servanthood, Shewbread, Shittim, Silver, Seat, Scapegoat, Sanctuary, Sacrifices, Sacrifice, Offering, Mirror, Mercy, Midst, Place, Praise, Priesthood, Price, Presence, Priest, Prayer, Purchase, Redemption, Redeem, Lord, Merar, Merarite, Judgment, Lampstand, Lamp, Lamb, Kohath, Kohathites, Laver, Horn, Hygiene, Holy, High Priest, High, Holy Of Holies, Jesus Christ, Incense, Fence, Gate, Gershon, Gershonites, Gold, Curtain, Crucifix, Copper, Cover, Covenant, Communion, Confession, Confess, Confession Of Sin, Examine, Easter, Dwell, Door, Diary, Bronze, Brazen, Blood, Blueprint, Blood Of Christ, Candlestick, Center, Atonement, Aroma, Baptism, Bible, Bezalel, Believer, Basin, Beauty, Acacia, Ark, Altar (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermons in Series: 31
Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:17-18, Romans 8:17-19, Romans 8:18-28, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-31, John 6:1-69, Romans 8:29, Romans 9:1-13, Romans 9:13-29, Romans 10:5-10, Romans 10:9-15, Romans 10:16-21, Romans 11:1-6, Romans 11:7-10, Romans 11:11-14, Romans 11:16-21, Romans 11:16-24, Romans 11:25-32, Romans 11:33, Romans 11:34-35, Romans 11:36, Romans 11:36, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2, Romans 12:3, Romans 12:9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Grace, Growth In Christ, Grace Of God, God's Riches, God's Providence, God's Sovereignty, God's Will, God's Purposes, God's Sovereign Will, Gospel, Godly Character, Holy Spirit In Believers, Hope, Holy Spirit, Holiness, Holy Living, Holy, Heaven, Heirs Of God, God's Holiness, God's Attributes, God's Character, God's Forgiveness, God's Plan For Israel, God's Omnipotence, Glorification, Glorifying God, Glory Of Christ, Glory Of God, Go, Forgiveness, Feet, Flesh, Finding Fulfillment, Free Will, Knowledge Of God, Living Sacrifice, Knowing God's Will, Israel, Inheritance, Humility, Jealous, Jesus Christ, Jesus Deity, Jesus' Purpose, Jesus Teachings, Obligation, Obstinate, Mistakes, Miracles, Love, Lordship, Lordship Of Christ, Living Witness, Love For God, Love Of Christ, Mercy, Mighty To Save, Man's Responsibility, Evangelism, Election, Effective, Dying To Self, Doxology, Dough, Faith, Evangelism Urgency, Excuses, Fail, False Teaching, Dead To Sin, Decree, Dependency, Doing God's Will, Doctrines Of Grace, Corporate Prayer, Belief, Believe, Body Life, Assurance Of Salvation, Assurance, All-Sufficient God, Adopt, Adoption, Christian Life, Christian Living, Christian Love, Chosen By God, Christ, Choice, Children Of God, Call, Church Purpose Of, Christian Witness, Christian Worldview, Trust, True Worship, Witnessing, Wisdom, Self-Sufficient, Self, Self Denial, Sovereignty, Sovereign God, Sovereign Will, Song Of Thanks, Spirit, Spiritual Life, Stupid, Suffering, Stumble, Suffering Joy In, Supremacy Of God, Providence, Remnant, Salvation, Sacrificial Life, Sanctification, Saving Faith, Sabbath, Sacrifice, Predestination, Preeminence, Pride, Proclamation, Promises Of God, Power Of God, Worship (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 119
Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-21, Luke 2:8, Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:36-38, Luke 2:39-40, Luke 2:11, Luke 2:41-52, Luke 3:1-6, Luke 3:7-14, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:18-20, John 6:25-35, Luke 3:21-22, Luke 3:23-38, Luke 4:1-13, Luke 4:14-15, Luke 4:16-30, Luke 4:31-37, Luke 4:38-41, Luke 4:42-44, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:12-16, Luke 5:17-26, Luke 5:27-29, Luke 5:29-32, Luke 5:33-39, Luke 7:18-19, Luke 8:22-25, Luke 8:26-39, Luke 8:40-56, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 9:10-17, Luke 9:18-20, Luke 9:21-22, Luke 9:23-27, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 9:37-43, Luke 9:43-50, Luke 9:51-56, Luke 9:57-62, Luke 10:1-16, Luke 10:17-24, Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:38-42, Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:14-26, Luke 11:27-36, Luke 11:37-44, Luke 11:45-54, Luke 12:1-3, Luke 12:4-7, Luke 12:8-12, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:35-48, Luke 12:49-59, Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:18-21, Luke 13:22-30, Luke 13:31-35, Luke 14:1-6, Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:16, Luke 14:12-24, Luke 14:25-35, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-16, Luke 15:17-24, Luke 15:25-32, Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:14-18, Luke 16:18, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 17:1-4, Luke 17:5-6, Luke 17:7-10, Luke 17:11-19, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:15-17, Luke 18:18-30, Luke 18:31-34, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:11-27, Luke 19:28-40, Luke 19:41-44, Luke 19:45-48, Luke 20:1-18, Luke 20:19-26, Luke 20:27-40, Luke 20:41-44, Luke 21:5-38, Luke 22:1-6, Luke 22:7-20, Luke 22:21-38, Luke 22:39-46, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 22:47-53, Luke 22:54-62, Luke 22:63-71, Luke 23:1-12, Luke 23:13-25, Luke 23:26-43, Luke 23:44-49, Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:13-35, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Obedience, Olivet Discourse, Opposition To Christ, Parable Prodigal Son, Paralytic, Parable, Parable Good Samaritan, Parable Great Banquet, Parable Lost Coin, Parable Lost Sheep, Parable Lost Son, Parable Mustard Seed, Parable Of 10 Minas, Parable Of Fig Tree, Parable Of Pharisee, Parable Rich Fool, Parable Wedding Feast, Parables, Overcoming Anxiety, Persistent Widow, Personal, Persistence, Persecution, Perplexed, Perception, Passover, Martha, Mary, Marks Of A Disciple, Marriage And Divorce, Mary And Martha, Ministry, Miracles, Mercy, Messenger, Messiah, Money, Missions, Miracles Of Jesus, Moralism, Mustard Seed, Name, Narrow Door, Lord's Prayer, Love For God, Love For Neighbor, Love Of Money, Magnificat, Mark Of Discipleship, Marriage, Light Of Christ, Listen To Jesus, Liberty, Levi, Leaven, Leaven Of Pharisees, Leper, Legalism, Lord, Lord's Day, Lord's Supper, Joseph, John The Baptist, Joy, Jesus' Ministry, Jesus' Mission, Jesus' Power, Jesus' Prayer, Jesus' Resurrection, Jesus' Return, Jesus' Trial, Jesus' Healing, Jesus' Identity, Jesus' Innocence, Jesus' Kingship, Jesus' Lament, Jesus' Love, Jesus The Messiah, Jesus Warns, Jesus Weeps, Jesus Weeps For City, Jesus' Agony, Jesus' Appearance, Jesus' Ascension, Jesus' Authority, Jesus' Burial, Jesus' Compassion, Jesus' Crucifixion, Jesus' Death, Jesus Temptation, Jesus Over Demons, Jesus Suffering, Jesus Sends Apostles, Jesus Glory, Jesus Heals Demoniac, Jesus Heals Lepers, Lament, Law Of God, Kingdom Of God, Kingdom, Judgment, Gospel, Gospel Proclamation, Government, Grace, Gratitude, God's Provision, God's Judgment, God And Government, God, Forgiveness, Fire, Following Jesus, Follower, Friend Of Sinners, Fruit Of Repentance, Fulfillment, Genealogy, Gabriel, Giving, Generous, Growth, Greed, Great, Healing, Healing Blind Beggar, Healing Dropsy, Healing On Sabbath, Hell, Herod, Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Life, Jesus Christ, Jesus Death, Jesus, Jesus Calms Storm, Jesus And Pharisees, Hospitality, Human, Humanity, Identity Of Jesus, Humility, Humanity Of Christ, Hypocrisy, Christmas, Cleansing, Cleansing Of Temple, Circumcision, Commitment To Christ, Clean, Christ's Patience, Character, Catastrophe, Children, Christ, Certainty, Change, Call To Discipleship, Carrying Your Cross, Call, Blasphemy, Birth, Birth Of Jesus, Betrayal Of Christ, Bridegroom, Boy, Boldness, Blind Beggar, Blessing, Believe, Benediction, Betrayal, Authority, Awesome, Baptism, Baptize, Barabbas, Association, Assurance Of Salvation, Arrest Of Christ, Apostle, Annunciation, Anxiety, Accepted By Grace, Abraham, Acknowledging Christ, Divorce & Remarriage, Divorce, Divine, Disease, Dissension, Divinity Of Christ, Dishonest Manager, Disciples, Discipleship, Dependence On God, Destiny, Death, Deception, Demons, Denial, Denying Christ, Deity Of Christ, Demon Possession, Confirmation, Conflict, Consecration, Conversion, Condemnation, Commendation, Compassion, Covetousness, Cost Of Discipleship, Crucifixion, David, David's Lord, Cup Of Salvation, Faith, Fear, Father, Fear Of God, Fear Of Man, Feeding 5000, False Guidance, False Teaching, False Worship, Faithful, Faithlessness, Faithfulness, Election, Doubt, Dullness, Duty, Enemies, Evangelism, Eternal Life, Priorities, Pride, Promise, Promises Of God, Prophecy, Prejudice, Prediction, Preaching, Prayer For Workers, Power, Poverty, Possessions, Peter's Denial, Pharisee And Publican, Physical, Plan, Pilate, Piety, Popular, Prayer, Praise, Prayer Adoration, Rejection, Readiness, Rebuke, Rebuked, Proclamation, Prophecy Fulfilled, Prophecy Of Christ, Purification, Repentance, Resolve, Repent, Rendering To Caesar, Religious, Religion, Remarriage, Rejection Of Jesus, Restitution, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Resurrection, Second Coming, Satan, Savior, Servanthood, Seek Kingdom Of God, Self-Denial, Sabbath, Road To Emmaus, Rumors Of Wars, Rich Man And Lazarus, Rich Toward God, Rich Young Ruler, Sadducees, Salvation, Samaritan, Sin Exposed, Sin, Simeon, Shepherd, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual, Son Of Man, Son Of David, Son Of God, Song, Speech, Spirit, Trinity, Trust, Trust God, Triumphal Entry, True Repentance, True Worship, Wineskin, Widow And Unjust Judge, Weak Faith, Warning, Unjust Judge, Unrepentance, Submission, Submit To Government, Substitution, Synagogue, Temptation And Sin, Testimonies About Jesus, Teaching, Taxes, Temptation, Temple, Transformation, Treasure, Transfiguration, The Word, Worship, Works Righteousness, Word Of God, Woman With Bleeding, Witness, Witnesses, Zacchaeus, Zacchaeus And Jesus, Wrath (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sermons in Series: 6
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:41-47, Philippians 2:4-9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Community, Cost Of Service, Bible, Evangelism, Fellowship, Entertainment, Missionality, Obedient Service, Praise, Priesthood, Privilege Of Service, Intentionality, Holy Spirit Filling, Holiness, Holy Temple, Heart For The Lost, God's Word, Great Commission, Glorifying God, Serving Christ, Servanthood, Spirit-Filled, Soul Winning, Salvation, Reverence, Unity, True Worship, State Of The Lost, Word Of God (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 11
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:19-30, Philippians 3:1-3, Philippians 3:4-11, Philippians 4:1-4, Philippians 4:5-9, Philippians 4:10-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Heart, Honor, Future, Firm, Fellowship, Love, Obedience, Likeminded, Kingdom Of God, Joy, Joyful, Intentional, Evildoers, Faithful, Faithfulness, Dealing With Conflicts, Dog, Christian Witness, Church General, Circumcision, Attitude General, Adversity, Accord, Basics Of Christianity, Peace, Paul, Pastor, Rejoice, Servanthood, Service, Servant, Same Love, Unite, Worthy, Worship, Trials And Difficulties, Truth, Surrender, Submission, Stand (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Acts 1:9-11, Acts 1:12-14, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 2:1, Acts 2:2-11, Acts 2:12-21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Lord, Peter's Defense, Obedience Of Faith, Obedience, Pentecost, Holy Spirit, High Calling, Joy, King Of Kings, Knowing God's Word, Great Commission, Discernment, Evangelism, Endurance, Ascension Of Jesus, Ascension, Apologetics, Apostolic Church, Baptism, Boldness, Book Of Acts, Church, Church And Business, Church Business, Church Body Of Christ, Sovereignty, Speaking In Tongues, Tongues, Second Coming, Sabbath, Worship, Witness (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Scripture: Exodus 4:1-9, Exodus 4:1, Judges 15:14-19, 1 Samuel 17:40-49, John 6:1-14, Matthew 26:6-13, Esther 4:13-17, Luke 4:14-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Thirst For God, Victory, Spiritual Gifts, Surrender, Worship Symbol, Intimidation, Hatred, Holy Spirit, Humility, Insignificant, God's Instructions, God's Power, Godly Worth, Gospel, Fearless, David And Goliath, Contention, Empowerment, Empowered, Esther, Dying To Self, Be A Blessing, Authority Over Demons, Bless, Bold, Breaking The Bonds, Save, Samson, Servanthood, Loaves And Fish, Lose It For Christ, Our Hand, Our Heart (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:5-8, Acts 2:46-47, Acts 2:46, Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-28, Ephesians 5:14-15 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Worship, Sharing Our Faith, Serving, Serving Others, The Heart, The Body Of Christ, The Body, Revival, Revolution, Servanthood, Selfishness, Prayer, Preferences, Priorities, Real Belief, Relationships, Obedience, Making A Difference, Motivations, Commitment, Church Small Groups, Churchianity, Church Membership, Church Body Of Christ, Church, Actions, Attitude, Attitude General, Leadership, Joyfulness, Joy, Humility, Groups, Great Commission, Giving, Fear (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 12
Scripture: Genesis 6:8-22, Genesis 12:1-9, Exodus 3:7-22, Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Judges 13:1-25, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 4:16-30, Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 1:1-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Struggles, Struggle, Violence, Vision, Walking With God, Pride, Rejection, Public View, Saint, Righteous, Samson, Separation, Separated, Personal View, Pastor's Assistance, Obedience, Obedient, Listening To God, Grab Attention, Grace, Fulfillment, Favor, Fearless, Faith, Execution, Faithful, Instructions, Iniquity, Holy Spirit, Heed, Heart Condition, Defiled Worship, Challenges, Calling, Abraham, Adversity, Bear Fruit, Before Birth (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Luke 22:14-30, Luke 22:39-46, Luke 23:1-25, Luke 23:26-49, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:44-47, Luke 24:50-53 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Worship Christ, Spirit Promised, Service To God, Suffering Christ, Tortured, Travesty, Trial, Trial Of Jesus, Loneliness, Peace And Victory, Passover, Passover Meal, Obedience To Christ, Prophecy Fulfilled, Prayer, Preaching Christ, Preaching, Resurrection Hope, Resurrection, Sacrifice Of Jesus, Second Coming, Evidence, Evidences Of Faith, Jesus' Trial, Joy In Belief, Kidron, Death Of Christ, Crucifixion, Crucifixion Day, Abandonment (view more) (view less)
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