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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: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Grace And Peace, Having Goals, Good Works, Grace, Hope, Hope Against Hope, Holy Spirit, Flattering Speech, Fruit Of Joy, Example To The Believers, Examples, Faith, Faithful Prayer Ministry, Atonement, Abraham, Blessed Hope, Chief Of Sinners, Conviction, Crown, Crown Of Righteousness, The Fruit Of The Spirit, The Wrath Of God, The Wrath To Come, Thessalonica, Steadfastness, Sarah, Rapture, Jesus Our Deliverer, Jesus Delivers Us, Joy In The Holy Spirit, Joy In Trial, Joy, Jews Troublemakers, John Bunyan, John Newton, Labor, Labour, Love, Mercy, Prayer, Pleasures, Peace, Paul And Silas, Paul, Work, Tribulation, Wait, Wait For His Son, Waiting In Expectation (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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, Tests, Trial, Trouble, Spiritual Leadership, Test Of Faith, Shepherd, Shepherd God's Flock, Salvation, Victory, Walking With God, Word, Glory, God, God's Dwelling Place, God's Encouragement, God In Us, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Hope In God, God's Word, Godly Heart, Hall Of Fame, Guiding, Grace Living, Great High Priest, Love, Life, Live, Jesus' Sacrifice, Judgment, Intercession, Jesus Christ, Jerusalem, Jesus, 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, Power, Prayer (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 23
Scripture: Revelation 17:5-6, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 10:8-12, Daniel 8:1-27, Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 17:18, Ephesians 1:22, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Revelation 17:16-17, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Revelation 18:4, Revelation 18:4, Revelation 18:4, Revelation 18:24, Revelation 17:3, Luke 1:28, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 18:4, Revelation 17:1, John 10:25, Matthew 24:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Luther, Mary, Mystery Babylon, Medo-Persia, Papacy, New Testament, Nimrod, Persecution, Popes, Pontifex Maximus, Peter, Reformation, Renaissance, Protestant, Greece, Great Harlot, Hitler, History, Kenneth Copeland, John, John Calvin, Jesus Of Nazareth, Jesuits, Ecumenical, Communism, Compromise, Church History, Church, Daniel, Conspiracy, Constantine, Anti-Semitism, America, Abraham Lincoln, Assyria, Babylon, Beast Of Revelation, Billly Graham, Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Charismatic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Catholic, Satan, Romanism, Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Empire, Revelation, Tower Of Babel, Vatican, Vatican Ii, Visions, Whore Of Revelation, World War 1, World War 2, World Church (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Sermons in Series: 14
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 1:14-30, Philippians 1:1-4, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:19-24, Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 3:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:1-4, Philippians 4:2-3, Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:4-9, Philippians 4:18-19 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Fellowship, Fear, Faith, Examples Of Faith, Example, Discipleship, Devotion, Community, Communication General, Christ, Christian Values, Christian Witness, Christmas, Christian Love, Christian Life, Christian Disciplines, Church Practices, Come Together, Commitment, Birth Of Jesus, Blessing, Brotherhood, Leadership General, Joy, Life In Christ, Love Of The Disciples, Love One Another, Overcome, Open Heart, Opposition, Persecution, Peace, Obedience, Need, Model, Mind, Mental, Mentor, Gospel Of Peace, Gospel Work, Gifts Giving, Giving General, Follow, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Humility, Heart, Growth In Christ, Unity, Warfare, Victory, Wealth, Thought, Supply, Relationships, Priorities, Power, Prayer, Soldier, Spirit Guidance, Strength, Spiritual, Riches, Role Model (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermons in Series: 20
Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-28, Genesis 10:1-32, Genesis 11:1-32, Genesis 12:1-20, Genesis 13:1-18, Genesis 14:1-24, Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 19:1-11, Genesis 19:12-29, Genesis 19:30-38, Genesis 20:1-18, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 21:22-34, Genesis 22:1-24, Genesis 24:1-21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: God's Judgment, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, Gomorrah, Grace, God's Promises, God's Provision, God's Sovereign Will, God's Timing, Homosexuality, Immorality, Incest, Intercession, Isaac, Patience, Nimrod, Noah, Obedience, Noah's Ark, Omnipotence, Pleading, Prayer, Prayer Answered, Mistakes, Melchizedek, Men's Day, Mercy, Marriage, Learning, Law, Lies, Love, Endurance, Faith, Faith Vs. Works, Family, Flood, Flesh, Dealing With Conflicts, Decision, Depravity, Desperation, Doing God's Will, Body, Blessing, Abimelech, Abraham, Abram, Ambition, Compassion, Character, Christmas, Selfishness, Sin, Sexuality, Sin General, Sodom, Sons Of Noah, Spirit, Surrender, Tower Of Babel, Promises Of God, Provision, Racism, Rebekah, Relationships, Restoration, Rewards, Sacrifices, Sarah, Worship, Worship General, Valentine's Day, Veterans (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 19
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-6, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 1 Peter 1:13-17, 1 Peter 1:18-23, 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:10-12, 1 Peter 2:13-20, 1 Peter 2:21-25, 1 Peter 3:1-7, 1 Peter 3:8-12, 1 Peter 3:8-12, 1 Peter 3:18-22, 1 Peter 4:1-6, 1 Peter 4:7-11, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 1 Peter 5:6-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: God And Government, God's Care, Holiness, Hope, Hope Of Heaven, Jesus Christ, Jesus Redeems, Jesus' Sacrifice, Humility And Pride, Love One Another, Marriage, Joy, Living Hope, Obedience, Ministers, Persecution, Pastoral Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Church Growth, Church Unity, Christianity, Christian Witness, Church, Church Conflict, Christ's Church, Christian Life, Christian Living, Christian Maturity, Calvary, Caution, Boldness, Blessings In Christ, 911, Encouragement, Fiery Trials, Difficulty, Devotion, Compassion, Commitment, Conflict, Crucifixion, Troubles, Trials And Difficulties, Tribulations, Trials, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Preparation, Spiritual Maturity, Strangers & Pilgrims, Submission, Suffering, Transformation, The Cross, Temporary Home, Shepherds, Sound Mind, Response, Sanctification, Salvation, Redemption, Rejoicing (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 7
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Samuel 15:1-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-23, 1 Samuel 28:3-25, 1 Samuel 12:16-25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Tumor, Solomon, Sorrow, Spiritist, Sacrifice, Samuel, Saul, Seance, Witch, Womb, Idolatry, Jesse, Lazarus, Learning, Listen, Martha, Mary, Medium, Memorial, Memorial Day, Minister, Mizpah, Hannah, Hindu, Hinduism, Hophni, Horoscope, Houdini, Fence, Firm, Firstborn, Fortune, Gerar, Celsus, Channel, Boyle, Brother, Buddhism, Abimelech, Absolute, Absalom, Agag, Amalekites, Aphek, Ark, Ashteroth, Ashtoreth, Blame, Blessing, Disciplinarian, Disciplines, Disobedience, Disobey, Distract, Distractions, David, Communion, Confess, Confession, Cowell, Endor, Elkanah, Ebenezer, Eli, Eliab, Divination, Dobson, Father's Day, Monument, Mother's Day, Mothers, Obedience, Occult, Origen, Ot Characters, Ot Leaders, Ouija, Pain, Paranormal, Philistines, Phineas, Pride, Psychic, Rats, Redeem, Rehoboam, Remember, Repent, Repentance (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 13
Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 3:1-21, John 6:25-58, John 8:31-32, John 10:1-18, John 11:1-44, John 13:34-35, John 14:1-14, John 15:1-8, John 18:1-11, John 20:11-29, John 21:1-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Freedom In Christ, False Prophet, Faltering In Faith, False Teachers, Faithful, Faith And Truth, Gospel Of John, Good Shepherd, Joy, Jesus The Word, Jesus Washes Feet, Jesus Christ, Jesus As The Light, Jesus & Nicodemus, Jesus Is The Way, Jesus Is Lord, Jesus, Lazarus Raised, Lazarus, Life Of Promise, Life In Jesus, Knowing God's Voice, Knowing God's Will, Knowing Jesus' Voice, His Way, Hearing God's Voice, Heart, I Am Sayings, Christian Freedom, Belief, Believing In Jesus, Blessings, Assurrance, Assurance Of Salvation, Doubt And Fear, Discipleship, Completion, Death, Moving Ahead, Loving Like Christ, Love, Lord's Supper, One Way To Heaven, Redemption, Spiritual Growth, Restoration, Salvation, Salvation By Grace, Service, The Word, The Bread, Truth, Witnessing (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 24
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Mark 2:18-22, Titus 1:1-4, Luke 2:22-32, Mark 6:54-56, Genesis 4:1-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 6:36-38, Luke 4:24-30, Isaiah 65:17-21, John 8:1-11, John 12:1-11, Acts 2:14-33, John 3:1-8, John 6:22-29, Acts 11:1-18, John 10:22-30, John 14:21-26, John 15:21-27, Acts 19:1-8, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 9:18-26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Freedom, Function, Jesus Christ, Initiation, Invaluable, Hymn, Homosexual, Hierarchy, Heaven, Healing, Growth In Christ, Growth, Monks, Mystery, Music, Missionary, Meditation, Mary Jesus Mother, Marriage Obligations, Marriage General, Ministry, Pastors, Paul, Participation, Order, Obedience, Marriage, Lord's Supper, Liturgy, Kingdom Of God, Judgment, Encounter, Eschaton, Equality, Eucharist, Faith, Communion, Confession Of Sin, Conversion, Crucify, Divorce, Church Discipline, Church, Chant, Change, Celebration, Celibacy, Acceptance, Absolution, Art, Apostles Peter, Blessing, Bridegroom, Beauty, Awe, Baptism, Banquet, Prophetic, Reconcile, Reconciliation, Reversal, Preparation, Preaching, Prophecy, Priesthood, Priest, Shepherd, Song, Splendor, Risk, Sainthood, Sacrifice, Sacrament, Sacred, Sacrifices, Self, Servant, Worship Purpose, Worship Benefits, Worship General, Wound, Synagogue, Transformation, The Word, Truth, Unity (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Catholic
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)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermons in Series: 21
Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:17-19, Matthew 5:20-26, Matthew 5:26-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:15-20, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 7:28 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Sermon On The Mount, Scripture, Shine, Speck, Solid Foundation, Swear Falsely, Prayer, Reconciliation, Reformation, Righteousness, Revenge, Salt Of The Earth, Salt, Wide & Narrow Gates, Wealth, Way Of Life, Vengeance, Wolves, True Disciple, Treasure, Ten Commandments, Complete, Atonement, Audience, Ask Seek Knock, Alms, Adultery, Blessing, Beatitudes, Authority, Curse, Decision, Divorce, Doing God's Will, Doctrine, Dung, Fool, Forgiveness, Fasting, False Prophets, Faithful, Eye For An Eye, Faith, Motivation, Narrow Gate, Obedience, Oath, Pharisees, Pearls Before Swine, Perfect, People Of God, Love Your Neighbor, Lampstand, Lord's Prayer, Light Of The World, Judging Others, Judgment, Kingdom, Kingdom Preaching, Holiness, Heart, Heart And Treasure, Hell, Jesus' Authority, Jesus' Teaching, Jesus Fulfills Law, Fruit, God's Will, God's Judgment, Grace, Golden Rule, Gospel (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Psalms 119:1-8, Psalms 119:9-17, Psalms 119:17-24, Psalms 119:25-32, Psalms 119:41-48, Psalms 119:49-56, Psalms 119:65-72, Psalms 119:73-80, Psalms 119:81-88, Psalms 119:89-96, Psalms 119:97-104, Psalms 119:105-112, Psalms 119:113-120, Psalms 119:121-128, Psalms 119:129-136, Psalms 119:137-144, Psalms 119:145-152, Psalms 119:153-160, Psalms 119:161-168, Psalms 119:169-176 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Rejoice, Remember, Reproach, Resolve, Reverence, Revival, Revive, Proud, Prayer, Stumble, Strangers, Stray, Safe, Settle, Servant, Seeking God, Surety, Taught, Teach, Trials And Difficulties, Treasure, The Word, Trust In God, Unfolding, Understanding, Useless, Wicked, Walk, Word Of Truth, Wonderful, Blameless, Blessed, Arrogant, Astray, Affliction, Cleansing, Confession, Commandments, Christian Way, Faithfulness, Faithful God, Faithful, Forever, Expository, Fail, Face Shine, Enemy, Eternal Word, Cry, Contrition, Delight, Delight In God's Word, Deceitful, Dross, Double-Minded, Discernment, Handcrafted, Integrity, Illumination, Hope In God, Hope, Forsake, Founded, God's Decisions, God's Comfort, God's Word, Good, Love The Word, Lovingkindness, Love For The Word, Love And Obedience, Liberty, Light, Longing, Meditate, Night Watches, Morning Prayer, Observe, Obedience, Path, Personal Revival (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 56
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:6-19, Genesis 1:20-31, Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 2:4-17, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-19, Genesis 3:20-24, Genesis 4:1-15, Genesis 4:16-26, Genesis 5:1-32, Genesis 6:1-9, Genesis 6:8-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-7, Genesis 9:8-17, Genesis 9:20-29, Genesis 10:1-32, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 13:5-18, Genesis 14:1-23, Genesis 24:1-23, Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-33, Genesis 19:1-38, Genesis 20:1-18, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 21:22-34, Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 25:1-34, Genesis 26:1-35, Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 29:1-35, Genesis 30:1-24, Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 38:1-30, Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 49:1-33, Genesis 50:12-21, Genesis 50:22-26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Sacrifices, Sarah, Sarai, Sin Punishment Of, Sin General, Sin Bondage To, Sin Fall Of Man, Signs, Sin, Sexuality, Sodom, Transition, Temptation General, Testimony, Wife, Pride, Prayer General, Polygamy, Potiphar, Prayer, Provision, Rachel, Rape, Paganism, Patriarchs Abraham, Patriarchs Jacob, Patriarchs Joseph, Obedience, Ot Characters, Revenge, Sabbath, Creation, Covenant, Death, Esau, Doing God's Will, Doubt, Dreams, Fear, Fear And Worry, Faithfulness, Family, Faith, Circumcision, Business And Marketplace, Character, Change, Blessing, Becoming A Christian, Aging, Allegory, Abram, Abraham, Action, Forgiveness, Fire, Forgiveness For Others, Friend, God, God Brings Hope, God's Provision, God's Sovereign Will, Hagar, Greed, Grace, Gomorrah, Home, Hatred, Marriage General, Marriage, Lot, Lies, Isaac, Ishmael, Ishmaelites, Israel, Jacob, Judah, Laban, Joseph, Journey (view more) (view less)
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, Suffering For Gospel, Sufficiency, Striving, Stewardship, Spiritual Warfare, Sinful Behavior, Serving Others, Serving Together, Salvation, Sacrifice, Satan, Saving Faith, Servanthood, Warfare, Victory In Christ, Wisdom, 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 The Son, Jesus Christ, Image Of Christ, Husband And Wife, Preeminence, Position In Christ, Prayer, Reconciliation, Put To Death, Put Flesh To Death, Obedience, Old Man, New Nature, Paul's Prayer (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 32
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, Philippians 1:9-11, Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:15-18, Philippians 1:19-21, Philippians 1:21-26, Philippians 1:28-30, Philippians 1:27-28, Philippians 1:28-30, Philippians 2:1-2, Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 2:12-16, Philippians 2:17-24, Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 3:1-3, Philippians 3:4-8, Philippians 3:9, Philippians 3:10-11, Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 3:15, Philippians 3:16-19, Philippians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:2-5, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:10-19, Philippians 4:20-23 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Worship, Willingness, Will Of God, Unity, Thanksgiving, Thought Life, Trouble, Trust, Submission To Christ, Standing, State, Suffering, Servant, Selfishness, Self Concern, Sainthood, Saint, Salvation, Savior, Sanctification, Spiritual Fruit, Sovereign, God's Will, Grace And Peace, Harmony, Heaven, Humble, Hope, Forgetting The Past, Following Jesus, Following Christ, Focus, Lifestyle, Life In Christ, Living, Joy, Joyfuly Service, Joy In Suffering, Joy In Persecution, Knowing Christ, Humility, Jesus Christ, Bondservant, Character, Church Problems, Citizenship, Christian Walk, Christian Life, Christian Living, Christian Community, Attitude, Bearing Fruit, Being Content, Blessed Hope, Abounding In Love, Division, Dying, Fellowship, Disharmony, Death In Christ, Contentment, Conversation, Cost Of Discipleship, Conflict, Confidence In God, Consequences, Confidence, Conduct, Obedience, Oneness, Prayer, Pressing Ahead, Prayer With Thanks, Righteousness, Responsibility (view more) (view less)
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