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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: 17
Scripture: James 1:1-12, James 1:13-18, James 1:19-20, James 1:19-27, James 1:19-27, James 2:1-13, James 2:14-27, James 3:1-12, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-12, James 4:4-6, James 4:7-10, James 5:7-12, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:5-13, James 5:19-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Worldliness, Works, Quarrels, Purging Wickedness, Prone To Wander, Resist Devil, Riches, Salvation, Prayer, Power, Overcoming Sin, Patience, Perseverance, Peace, Submission To God, Temptation, Swearing, Speech, Speaking, Sinners, Stewardship, Sin, Wisdom, Waiting On God, Wandering, Trials, Trials And Difficulties, Truth, Temptations, Tongue, Grace, Godly Wisdom, God's Word, God's Will, Grumbling, Favoritism, God Loves Sinners, Listening, Know God, Humility, Jesus Christ, Money, Moral Filth, Mismanagement, Love Neighbor, Love Of Money, Love Your Neighbor, Love, Evil, Faith, Earthly Wisdom, Communications, Communication, Confidence In Prayer, Contentment, Anger, Budget, Book Of James, Church Conflict, Church Fighting (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermons in Series: 11
Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 2:18-26, James 2:20-25, James 3:1-4, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-10, James 4:7-10, James 4:11-12, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-11, James 5:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Unity, Unspiritual Wisdom, Wisdom, Wealth, Wealth And Riches, Tongue, Trials And Difficulties, Stewardship, Speech, Spiritual Blindness, Sinful Nature, Prophecy, Rapture, Prophesy, Money, Peace, Peace In Storm, Persecution, Restoring Peace, Second Coming, Saving Faith, Genuine Faith, Finances, Godly Speech, Harmony, Lust, Jesus' Brother, Judging Others, Judge, Inner Peace, Infighting, Hupomeno, Calm, Book Of James, Church Harmony, Church Unity, Argument, Believers Victory, Discernment, Confidence In God, Condemnation, Communication Speech, Control Tongue, Control Speech, Contradiction, Faith And Works, False Believers, Fake Christians, Faith Vs Legalism, Easy-Believism, Edify, Doer Of Word, Endurance (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermons in Series: 14
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 1:12-19, Philippians 1:19-26, Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 2:19-24, Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 4:4-9, Philippians 3:15-21, Philippians 3:12-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Unity, Value Of Life, Witness, Timothy, Transformation, Together, Stand Together, Thankfulness, Thankful Heart, Setting An Example, Pastoral Leadership, Pastor, Purpose, Priorities, Prayer, Positive Attitude, Salt And Light, Running The Race, Servant Attitude, Selflessness, Serving Christ, Knowing Christ, Joy, Humility, Making A Difference, Life Purpose, Love, God's Providence, God Relationship, Goals, Fight, Fixing Eyes On Jesus, Godly Character, Good Example, Honoring Christ, Bad Examples, Attitude General, Christian Community, Christian Values, Christian Living, Christian Light, Christlike Character, Christian Witness, Church Family, Church's Nature, Distractions, Courage, Courageous Men, Epaphroditus (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Methodist
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Peter 1:5-11, 2 Peter 1:12-15, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2 Peter 2:4-10, 2 Peter 2:13-16, 2 Peter 2:10-12, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 2 Peter 3:1-16, 2 Peter 3:3-10, 2 Peter 3:11-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Clarity, Apostasy, Apologetics General, Apologetics, Apologetics Jesus, Arrogance, Basics Of Christianity, Backslide, Bible Influence, Bible Truth, Bible Study, Blemish, Boldness, Doctrine, Destruction, Desertion, Deceiver, Complete, Counsel, Ethics, Error, Eternal, Doubt, Facts, False Teaching, Godliness, Growth, Growth In Christ, Holiness, Heresy, Future, Near-Sighted, Memories, Jesus Christ, Interpretation, Inspiration, Immoral, Ignorance, Learning, Knowledge, Lifestyle, Long-Term, Judgment, Knowing God's Will, Kingdom, Review, Sacrifices, Reinforcement, Renewal, Second Coming, Scoffer, Shallow, Purity, Promises Of God, Prophet, Prophecy, Priorities, Pleasure, Testimony, Tares, Tartarus, Strength, Study, Voice, Uphold, Understanding, Witness (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 34
Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 19:3-6, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, John 13:1-17, 1 John 4:7, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Proverbs 22:5-24, 1 Chronicles 29:11-12, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:15-32, Matthew 19:3-12, Philippians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Luke 7:11-17, Luke 2:50, Romans 15:1-4, Matthew 18:23-35, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 7:25-35, Proverbs 31:10-31, Titus 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wife's Role, Women, Women Leadership, Women In Ministry, Work Ethic, Unmatched, Victim Mentality, Undivided, Unequally Yoked, Unhappy, Unforgiveness, True Love, Towel, Think, Suffering, Support The Weak, Storms Of Life, Struggle With Sin, Stewardship, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Weapons, Spiritual Battle, Speech, Spiritual Growth, Singleness, Sexual Purity, Kind Words, Jesus Misunderstood, Infertility, Infidelity, Imperfect Mothers, Husband's Role, Husbands, Misunderstood, Meaning Of Marriage, Mealtime, Men And Women, Marriage In O.t., Marriage Renewal, Marriage Roles, Marriage Singleness, Marriage Vows, Marriage Commitment, Marriage Communication, Marriage And Family, Marriage, Marriage And Divorce, Marriage & Finances, Marital Love, Living Together, Lottery, Love, Listening, God's Covenant, Forgiving Others, Fornication, Forgiveness For Others, Gender Roles, Gay Marriage, Forgiveness, Forgive Others, Follower Of Jesus, Foot Washing, Finances, Financial Management, Honesty, Homosexuality, Hosea, Happiness, Healthy Marriage, Health Care, Heroic, Godly Children, Grudge, Grief, Angry, Agape, Agape Love, Adultery, Abortion, Attitude General, Attitude, Bearing Burdens, Benefits Of Giving, Care For Each Other, Care For Elderly, Child Raising, Child Rearing, Childbearing, Cling To God, Cohabitation, Christian Love, Elderly, Divorce, Enduring Suffering, Empathy, Eros, Family, Family Definition, Father's Day, Father's Day, Definition Marriage, Debt Free, Distractions, Conversation, Covenant, Covetous, Communication, Pleasant Words, Political, Polygamy, Positive Attitude, Pre-Marital Counsel, Premarital, Proverbs 31 Woman, Psychology, Raise Children, Raising Kids, Raising Youth, Reaching People, Reactions To Jesus, Religious Freedom, Parenting, Phileo, Permanent, Old Testament Law, Oneness, Nursing Home, Mother's Work, Motherhood, Mother's Day, Selfless Service, Servanthood, Saving, Sacrificial Love, Same-Sex Marriage, Sanctity Of Human Life, Role Of Women (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermons in Series: 45
Scripture: James 1:1, James 1:2-4, James 1:5-8, James 1:9-11, James 1:12, James 1:12, James 1:13-15, James 1:16-18, James 1:19-21, James 1:19-21, James 1:19-27, James 1:22-25, James 1:26, James 1:26-27, James 2:1-4, James 2:1-13, James 2:5-7, James 2:8-13, James 2:14-17, James 2:14-26, James 2:18-19, James 2:20-26, James 3:1-12, James 3:1-12, James 3:1-2, James 3:2-5, James 3:5-6, James 3:7-12, James 3:13-16, James 3:17-18, James 3:18, James 4:1-3, James 4:1-3, James 4:4, James 4:5-10, James 4:11-12, James 4:13-17, James 5:16, James 5:13-16, James 4:17, James 5:1-6, James 5:12, James 5:13-14, James 5:17-18, James 5:19-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Faith, Examples Of Faith, Faith General, Faith Vs. Works, Endurance, Discipleship, Communication Speech, Confession, Bible Truth, Appointment, Church Practices, Church General, Christian Values, Church Body Of Christ, Character, Call Of The Disciples, Christian Love, Christian Disciplines, Growth In Christ, Grace, Godliness, Holiness, Honesty, God Answers, God's Provision, Forgiveness, Judgment, Hypocrisy, Money, Opportunity, Membership, Maturity, Teacher, Speech, Sin, Sin Separates From God, Sin General, Sin Deceptive, Service, Wisdom, Unity, Unction, Temptation Resisting, Tongue, Purity, Responsibility, Restoration, Righteousness, Prayer, Pray, Power, Prayer General, Prayer Answered, Prayer How To, Prayer Persistence, Prayer Supplication, Preaching, Peace (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 25
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:1-6, Hebrews 4:12-13, Hebrews 8:1-13, Hebrews 9:1-10, Hebrews 9:10-26, Hebrews 10:1-25, Hebrews 10:26-36, Hebrews 10:37-38, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:4-7, Hebrews 11:8-19, Hebrews 11:20-22, Hebrews 11:23-29, Hebrews 11:30-40, Hebrews 12:1-17, Hebrews 12:18-29, Hebrews 13:1-6, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:18-25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: The Word, Trial, Trouble, Victory, Walking With God, Word, Shepherd, Shepherd God's Flock, Spiritual Leadership, Test Of Faith, Tests, God, Glory, God's Dwelling Place, God's Encouragement, God In Us, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Hope In God, God's Word, Godly Heart, Grace Living, Great High Priest, Hall Of Fame, Guiding, Love, Live, Life, Jesus' Sacrifice, Judgment, Intercession, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jerusalem, Death, Covenant, Faithfulness, Faith Hall Of Fame, Faith, Faith And Trust, Angels, Abortion, Assurance Of Salvation, Believe, Blessing, Bible, Church, Old & New Covenants, Neglect, Moses, Pastoral Ministry, Perseverance, Reject, Priest, Prayer, Power, Salvation (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 52
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-31, Genesis 1:24-31, Genesis 2:4-17, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-8, Genesis 3:9-24, Genesis 4:1-15, Genesis 4:16-26, Genesis 5:1-32, Genesis 6:1-8, Genesis 6:1-8, Genesis 6:9-33, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-17, Genesis 9:18-29, Genesis 10:1-32, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:10-32, Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 13:1-18, Genesis 14:1-24, Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 17:9-14, Genesis 17:15-27, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:16-33, Genesis 19:1-29, Genesis 19:30-38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Babel, Cain And Abel, Bible Truth, Angels, Assurance, Atonement, Abraham, Adam, Action, Adultery, Affliction, Call, Circumcision, Compassion, Communion, Faith, Examples Of Faith, Evolution, Eve, Flood, Faithfulness, Fall, Faithlessness, Demons, Deliverance, Consequences, Covenant, Creation, Curse, Doubt, Election, Doing God's Will, Holiness, Image Of God, Hypocrisy, Intercession, God, Foundation, Godliness, God's Sovereign Will, Gratefulness, Grace, Marriage, Melchizedek, Mercy, Man, Love, Laugh, Language, Knowing God's Will, Judgment, Patriarchs Abraham, Ordinance, Ot Characters, Obedience, Noah, Nimrod, Nephilim, Sarah, Salvation, Sin, Signs, Temptation, Sovereignty, Prayer, Prayer General, Purpose, Provision, Providence, Promise, Repentance, Sabbath, Warfare, Work, Witness, Worldliness, Worship, Worship General, Wrath, Thanksgiving, Trinity, Trust, Union (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 24
Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:11-20, Acts 4:1-22, Acts 4:23-31, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 5:17-42, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 9:1-9, Acts 9:10-19, Acts 10:9-23, Acts 11:1-18, Acts 12:1-19, Acts 13:42-52, Acts 14:1-7, Acts 15:1-11, Acts 16:16-36, Acts 18:1-11, Acts 20:17-38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Church, Christian Witness, Christian Values, Character, Bible Truth, Bible, Action, Affliction, Apostles Peter, Fellowship, Focus, Evangelism, Evangelism The Lost, Example, Faith, Endurance, Encouragement, Doing God's Will, Miracles General, Model, Obedience, Perspective, Paul, Ministry, Meeting Needs, Marriage Commitment, Knowing God's Will, Hardship, Hardship Of Life, Guidance, Honesty, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Baptism, Holy Spirit General, Jesus Christ, Integrity, Gideon, Giving, Giving General, God Brings Hope, God In The Hardships, Grace, Godliness, Salvation, Power, Prayer, Prayer Supplication, Prejudice, Prayer General, Prayer Hardship, Prayer Answered, Pride, Servanthood, Serving God, Witnessing, Witness, Word Of God, Trial, Testimonies About Jesus (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 12
Scripture: James 1:1-8, James 1:9-16, James 1:17-20, James 1:21-27, James 2:1-13, James 2:14-26, James 3:1-12, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-10, James 4:11-16, James 5:1-11, James 5:13-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Bible, Boasting, Attitude In Trials, Anger, Abraham, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Conflict, Consequences Of Sin, Complaining, Despair, Disappointment, Endurance, Effective Evangelism, Effective Prayer, Faith And Works, Loving God, Love For Others, Oppression, Humility, Judgment, Judging Others, Joy In Trials, Justification, Leadership, Listening To God, Healing, Godly Wisdom, Goodness Of God, Tongue Control, Tongue, Temptation General, Trials, Trials Of Life, Unchanging God, Wisdom, Widows And Orphans, Wealth, Word Of God, Service, Second Coming, Self Control, Self Deception, Temptation, Submission To God, Persecution, Perserverance, Planning, Patience, Overcoming Sin, Overcoming Addiction, Overcoming Enemy, Prejudice, Prayer Of Faith, Pride, Poor, Prayer, Poverty, Rich, Riches, Religion, Repentance, Regeneration, Rahab, Worldliness (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Scripture: Psalms 139:23-24, Psalms 46:1-11, Psalms 16:1-11, Psalms 84:1-12, Psalms 91:1-16, Psalms 63:1-11, Psalms 77:1-20, Psalms 116:1-19, Psalms 27:1-14, Psalms 90:1-17, Psalms 145:1-21, Psalms 31:1-24, Psalms 30:1-12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Unity, Wisdom, Trust, Trials And Difficulties, Suffering, Sin, Worship, Worry, David, Confession, Confession Of Sin, Confidence, Contentment, Faith, Fear, Anguish, Brevity Of Life, Inheritance, Jesus' Compassion, Joy, Love For Jesus, Lord's Supper, Longing For God, Longing For Home, Healing, Home, Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit, God's Wrath, Godly Legacy, Guilt, Grace, God's Faithfulness, God's Benevolence, God's Timing, God's Providence, God's Provision, God's Protection, God's Presence, God's Promises, God's Love, God's Greatness, Pentecost, Remembrance, Renewal, Repentance, Psalm 145, Psalm 116, Psalm 27, Psalm 30, Psalm 31, Psalms, Psalm 84, Psalm 91, Praise, Restoration, Safety, Seeking God, Security (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sermons in Series: 22
Scripture: James 1:1-2, James 1:2-4, James 1:3-8, James 1:8, James 1:1-8, James 1:9-11, James 1:12, James 1:13-16, James 1:16-19, James 1:19-21, James 1:22-25, James 1:26-27, James 1:23-27, James 2:1-12, James 2:12-13, James 2:14-26, James 2:1-13, James 2:14-26, James 3:1-12, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-10, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12, James 5:19-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Grace, Godly, God's Love, Fulfillment, Giver, Giving, Gift, Growth In Christ, Healing, Love, Live, Listen, Joy, Judgment, Obedience, Obey, Patient, Perish, Maturity, Mercy, Correction, Danger, Confusion, Deception, Disappointment, Difficulties, Direct, Design, Disclose, Discrimination, Eternal Vision, Endurance, Faith, Example, False, Faith Vs. Works, Favoritism, Fight, Ask, Affliction, Affection, Action, Acting, Authentic, Bible Influence, Christian Disciplines, Christian Values, Christian Witness, Christlikeness, Cause, Church Practices, Church Growth, Commitment To Christ, Trust, Trials And Difficulties, Truth, Wants, Wickedness, Wisdom, Warning, Wealth, Tongue, Trial, Temptation Resisting, Testing, Temptation General, Temptation, Work, Purpose, Repentance, Power, Prayer How To, Preparation, Sin General, Sin, Standard, Strong, Source, Speak, Service, Selfishness, Seek, Self, Riches, Salvation (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 20
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:12-26, Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 41:1-20, Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 42:10-25, Isaiah 44:1-28, Isaiah 45:1-13, Isaiah 45:22-25, Isaiah 48:1-19, Isaiah 48:1-19, Isaiah 49:1-16, Isaiah 50:4-11, Isaiah 53:7-12, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-12, Isaiah 57:1-21, Isaiah 58:1-8, Isaiah 59:1-21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wait, Trust And Obey, Trinity, Substitute Sacrifice, Substitution, Teshuvah, Trial, Worship, Worship General, Repentance, Rejection, Regeneration, Refine, Refresh, Redeemer, Prophecy, Power, Pride, Sovereignty, Sincerity, Strength, Servanthood, Servant, Sin, Rooted In Christ, Salvation, Sanctification, Humility, Hypocrisy, Jesus Messiah, Jesus Christ, Israel, Help, Hardship Of Life, Heart, Grace, Good, God's Omnipotence, God's Sovereign Will, Godliness, God's Word, Gentile, Gentleness, Obedience, Mystery, Messiah, Midrash, Might, Persecution, Perseverance, Peer Pressure, Pauline, Peace, Openness, Justification, King, Light, Endurance, Faithfulness, False Teachers, Confession Of Sin, Crucifixion, Creator, Creation, Covenant, Eagle, Disaster, Coming, Comfort, Church Persecution, Church Body Of Christ, Christ's Obedience, Blindness, Blessing, Big God, Banquet, Beatitudes, Apologetics, Arrogance, Atonement, Attitude General, Acceptable Worship (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 13
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Colossians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:12-19, Colossians 1:19-23, Colossians 2:4-23, Colossians 2:6-15, Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:5-11, Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 4:2-6, Colossians 4:7-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Tongue, Warfare, Victory In Christ, Wisdom, Serving Together, Serving Others, Sinful Behavior, Suffering For Gospel, Sufficiency, Striving, Stewardship, Spiritual Warfare, Family Love, False Doctrine, Family, Faithful Friend, Enemy Of God, Bearing Fruit, Christ Example, Chosen People, Blood Of Christ, Blessings In Christ, Church Ministry, Christian Witness, Christlike Character, Christian Purpose, Christian Growth, God's Strength, God The Father, Forgiveness, Firstborn, Freedom In Christ, Friendship, Godly Speech, Gospel, High Standards, Holiness, Masters And Slaves, Loyal Friend, Jesus Christ, Jesus The Son, Image Of Christ, Husband And Wife, Position In Christ, Prayer, Preeminence, Reconciliation, Put Flesh To Death, Put To Death, Obedience, New Nature, Old Man, Paul's Prayer, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, Servanthood, Saving Faith (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 26
Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10, 1 Kings 2:1-10, 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 5:1-18, 1 Kings 6:19-37, 1 Kings 7:13-22, 1 Kings 8:22-30, 1 Kings 10:1-10, 1 Kings 11:1-13, 1 Kings 11:26-40, 1 Kings 12:1-24, 1 Kings 12:25-33, 1 Kings 13:1-6, 1 Kings 14:1-11, 1 Kings 14:21-28, 1 Kings 15:25-29, 1 Kings 16:8-13, 1 Kings 17:1-16, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Kings 20:1-30, 1 Kings 21:17-29, 1 Kings 22:1-28, Hebrews 3:7-13, 1 Kings 22:29-38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Self Pity, Self Centeredness, Seek God, Sovereign God, Sovereignty Of God, Temple Of God, The Love Of God, The Truth Of God, The Truth, Thought, Voice Of God, Trust, Trusting God, Truth Of God, Wealth, Wisdom, Will Of God, Worship Attitude, Wisdom From God, Wisdom And Knowledge, Word Of God, Word Of Hope, Evil, Discipline Of God, Discouragement, Commitment, Complacency, Church, Action, Advice, Assurance, Justice Of God, Light, Heart, Heart Before God, Heart Of God, God Is All Powerful, God Is In Control, God's Sovereignty, God's Sovereign Will, Godly Wisdom, Fulfillment, Foolishness Of Man, Forgiveness, Faithfulness Of God, Fame, Fear The Lord, Fatigue, Obedience To God, Obedience, Mercy Of God, Purpose Of God, Restoration, Prayer, Prayer General, Providence Of God, Provision, Promise Of God, Promises Of God (view more) (view less)
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