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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: 9
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-48, Matthew 5:7-12, Matthew 5:1-6, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 22:1-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Vow, Spiritual Maturity, Swear, Marriage Feast, Marriage Supper, Marriage, Meek, Mercy, Light, Law, Kingdom Of Heaven, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Beatitudes, Adultery, Divorce, Enemy, Prophet, Pure, Oil, Murder, Mourn, Parable Of Virgins, Parable, Persecution, Peacemaker, Second Coming, Salt, Salvation, Righteousness, Righteous, Revenge (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 4
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 16:13-19, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Colossians 3:1-4
Tags: Vision, New Year, Purpose, Mission, Mission Of Church, Local Church Purpose, Foundation, Church Vision (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 146
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-28, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 9:7-9, Exodus 23:20-23, Galatians 3:1-5, Luke 11:47-54, Luke 12:49-53, Philippians 3:3-8, Philemon 1:7-20, Revelation 5:1-10, Luke 17:11-19, Matthew 7:21-27, Matthew 11:11-15, Matthew 1:18-25, Mark 1:40-45, Mark 4:23-25, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 7:24-30, Luke 9:22-25, Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 11:14-23, Romans 4:13-22, John 8:51-59, Luke 24:35-38, Acts 5:27-33, Acts 8:26-40, John 13:16-20, Acts 15:17-21, John 15:9-17, Mark 10:46-52, Psalms 128:1-5, Acts 11:21-26, 2 Corinthians 11:1-11, Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 9:1-8, Exodus 3:13-20, Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:47-53, Mark 9:2-10, Joshua 3:7-17, Judges 11:29-39, 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Colossians 1:9-14, Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:14-18, Haggai 1:1-8, Luke 10:1-12, Malachi 3:13-20, Luke 11:47-54, Luke 12:49-53, Luke 13:31-35, Matthew 26:10-11, Luke 17:20-25, Luke 19:41-44, Isaiah 26:1-6, Isaiah 41:13-20, Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 1:67-79, 1 John 2:18-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-11, 1 Samuel 4:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, Mark 6:7-13, Luke 9:22-25, Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 11:14-23, John 5:31-47, Genesis 17:3-9, Luke 24:35-48, Acts 5:27-33, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 13:13-25, Acts 15:7-21, Acts 18:1-8, Mark 9:41-50, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 12:28-34, 1 Kings 18:41-46, Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 10:7-15, Isaiah 26:7-19, Luke 9:1-6, Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 14:1-12, Ezekiel 12:1-12, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:42-51, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 1:18-23, John 19:25-27, Luke 9:7-9, Daniel 7:4-19, Luke 11:5-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:3-8, Philemon 1:7-20, Mark 6:36-37, Matthew 7:21-27, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:22-35, 1 John 3:11-21, Mark 3:7-12, 2 Timothy 1:1-8, Luke 2:22-40, Mark 7:24-30, Genesis 9:1-13, Mark 9:41-50, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Esther 4:1-17, Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 7:23-28, John 5:46-47, Genesis 17:3-9, Acts 3:11-26, Acts 5:27-33, Acts 8:26-40, Luke 12:22-31, Acts 18:1-8, Luke 12:28-34, Matthew 5:20-26, Matthew 16:13-19, Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 19:1-20, Exodus 40:16-38, 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Joshua 3:7-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Transfiguration, Tolerance, Troubles, Tenderness, Synergy, Systemic Evil, Theology, Time And Space, Thanksgiving, Spiritual Works, Spirituality, St Francis, St Francis Of Assisi, St Gregory, St Lawrence, St Patrick, St. Patrick, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Conversion, Spiritual Force, Spirit Filled, Spirit Unity, Stigmata, Stewardship, Sum Of Parts, Suffering Servant, Suffering Messiah, Suffering Christ, Subsidiarity, Success, Suffering, Superficiality, Support, Women, Witness, Youth Evangelization, Worldliness, Zechariah, Useful, Upon This Rock, Urban Culture, Vanity, Variable Content, Unity, Turtledoves, Unborn Children, Waning Year, Vulnerable, Wages, Violence, Victory Of God, Wind, Weather The Storm, Way Of Beauty, Recreation, Rejecting Gospel, Reinvention, Refuge Of Poor, Repentance, Religious Freedom, Renewing Conviction, Remembrance, Remolding Clay, Real Progress, Real Wisdom, Prophetic Mission, Protect Vulnerable, Prophet, Prudence, Purgatory, Philip & Ethiopian, Philip The Deacon, Philistines, Poverty Aid, Positive Message, Poverty, Poor, Playing Field, Politics, Political Plans, Politician, Politicians, Poor Offering, Popular Piety, Prayer, Power, Prayer And Preaching, Preaching Essentials, Preaching, Preparation, Presence To People, Prayerful Heart, Prayer And Obedience, Principal Message, Pride, New Tyranny, Nietzsche, Newness, New Year, Night Prayer, No Excuses, No Scoffing, Non-Believers, Nonreligious, Nonchristian, Ordination, Order, Onesimus, Obedience, Objective Morality, Obscurity, Obligation, Moses Preacher, Moved With Pity, Mother Of God, Moses, Natural Law, Persevere In Prayer, Persecution, People Building, Pharisees, Philemon, Peter, Peter Faber, Peace, Paul And Rome, Paul Apostle, Patriarchs Abraham, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Ministry, Patience, Parish, Parable Great Banquet, Papacy, Pain, Outreach, Overcome, Sheep Slaughtered, Shekinah, Simplicity, Service, Serving Poor, Sharing Life, Share Mercy, Sharing, Selfishness, Self-Discipline, Self-Centeredness, Servanthood, Sermon Too Long, Separation From God, Seed Grow Into Tree, Seed, Secularism, Secularization, Second Coming, Science, Science And Faith, Sarcasm, Saulpaul, Sadducees, Sadness, Sadness And Love, Saints And Sinners, Saint Joseph, Sacrifice, Resurrection, Resurrection Power, Return Of Christ, Responsibility, Respect Life, Restructure Economy, Restrained Spending, Roe V Wade, Risk Taking, Role Of Women, Rich Man, Solidarity, Son Of Peace, Sinfulness, Sin Slavery, Social Dimension, Social Gospel, Social Justice, Social Media, Social Order, Social Systems, Sirach, Slavery, Jesus Fulfillment, Jesus Difference, Joseph, Jordan River, Joy, Journey, Jesus' Sacrifice, Jews, John The Baptist, John Baptist, Just And United, Justice, Judgement, Judging Others, Joy Of The Lord, Joy And Gospel, Joy And Meaning, Joy And Sadness, Judas, Kingdom Of Hope, Laity, Kingdom Of God, Irrevocable Promise, Islam, Invitation, Intermediary, Inner Transformation, Intercession, Jesus As Realist, Jerusalem Council, Jephthah, Hypocrisy, Ideas And Reality, Increasing Goods, Inculturation, Inconvenience, Immigration, Listening, Listlessness, Liberation, Leper, Lent, Lectio Divina, Law Of Love, Literal Meaning, Local Action, Love, Love Enemies, Love For God, Love God, Love Your Enemies, Meditate, Meekness, Mercy, Messiah, Messiah The King, Messianic Secret, Missions, Mission, Mission To Jews, Missionaries, Missionary, Missionary Fervor, Miracles, Ministers, Michael Archangel, Mime, Ministry, Matthias, Materialism, Maternal Care, Mary, Mary Jesus' Mother, Mary At The Cross, Marriage, Marketplace, Marks Of A Christian, Marcellinus, Loving Eyes Christ, Lust For Power, Homiletics, Homily, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Human Dignity, Hostility, Hope, Hierarchy, Helping Poor, Help The Needy, Hard Heart, Healing, Hear God's Word, Heart, Grace, Great Society, Gray Pragmatism, Great Awakening, Gratitude, Grateful, Growth, Growth In Love, Guiding Spirit, Gospel Proclamation, Gospel, Gorgeous, Golden Rule, God's Word, Godfather, God Truly Loves Us, Giving, Giving To The Poor, Global Action, Gnosticism, God's Mission, Forgiveness, Forgive Them, Forbearance, Find Jesus, Fetters, Few Precepts, Fidelity, Genocide, Gang, Fraternal Charity, Four Principles, Forgiveness General, Forgiveness Of Sin, Friendship, Friend Of Sinners, Faith, Fair Wage, Exile, Failure, Evangelism Planning, Evil Of Abortion, Evangelization, Evangelize, Evangelizing, Evangelist, Everlasting Mercy, Father's Will, Father's Embrace, Faithfulness, Family, Family And Faith, Family Conflict, Donations, Divine Preference, Diversity, Divine Knowledge, Eastern Orthodoxy, Easter, Dullness Of Heart, Dryness, Effectiveness, Economy, Economy Of Exclusion, Ecumenism, Elijah, Evangelism, Evangelii Gaudium, Evangelise, Ethiopian Eunuch, Encouragement, Encounter, Elitism, Embrace Sinners, Enjoyment, Destination, Dialogue, Devotion To Christ, Dignity Of Poor, Discernment, Deceptive Appearance, Defend Life, Debtors Prison, Culture, Current Events, David, Day Of The Lord, Contrary Inclination, Conversation, Conversion, Contemplative, Count Others Better, Counterculture, Court Of Gentiles, Cross, Crucifix, Communication, Commitment To Christ, Commitment, Community Of Love, Community Of Peace, Communion, Compassion, Compassion For Poor, Consumerism, Conflict Resolution, Attitude, Authenticity, Art And Music, Art Of Listening, Armor Of God, Ark Of The Covenant, Ark Of Covenant, Be Fruitful, Battle, Barnabas, Black Friday, Bishop, Biggest Modern Need, Beauty, Beauty Attracts, Beauty Of Worship, Adoration, Adonai, Advent, Accompaniment, Active Love, Abraham Promise, Abraham, Abortion, Angels, Alertness, Affluence, Affect, Areopagus, Angst, Church Priorities, Citizenship, Circumcision, Cleverness, City Dwellers, Comfort, Comedians, Church And State, Catholic Schools, Catholic Church, Catechesis, Center Of Attention, Challenge, Care For Poor, Cancer Philosophy, Charity, Changing Hearts, Boldness, Boomer Generation, Brotherly Love (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Catholic
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:24-43, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 10:25-37, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15:11-32 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wheat And Tares, Wedding Feast, Spiritual Growth, Sowing The Word, Stewardship, Tax Collector, Evil, Evangelism, Church, Grace And Works, Grace, God's Heart, Salvation, Parable Good Samaritan, Parable Of Pharisee, Parable Prodigal Son, Parable Of Sower, Parable Of Workers, Parable Pharisee, Parable Wedding Feast, Parable Wheat And Tares, Parable Sower And Seed, Parable Talents, Parable Ten Virgins (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 3
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8, Matthew 22:34-40, Revelation 21:1-5
Tags: Spiritual Maturity, Growth In Christ, Heavenly Citizenship, Maturity, Faith, Description Of Heaven, Character, Christlike Character, Christian Growth, Assurance Of Salvation (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Ephesians 4:3-6, Matthew 22:34-40, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 6:15-23, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Colossians 3:15-16, 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Unity, Way Truth Life, Worship, Submission, Obey, Proof, Salvation, Singing, Church, Church Body Of Christ, Bible, Bible Influence, Becoming A Christian, Baptism, Authority Of Scripture, Apologetics The Bible, False Teachers, Doctrine, Conviction, Conversion, Commitment, Jesus, Interpretation, Jesus' Identity, Jesus Is The Truth, Male Leadership, Gender Roles, Heart, Gospel, God's Word (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermons in Series: 7
Scripture: Matthew 16:13, Matthew 11:1-9, Matthew 16:18, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 22:34-40, Ephesians 3:10-11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Trial, Trials And Difficulties, Response To Jesus, Open Eyes, Obedience, Perspective, People Perspective, Christianity, Apologetic, Evaluating People, Faith, God's Plan, God's Purpose, Heart, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Of Faith (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 6
Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 4:12-13, Matthew 22:37, Acts 12:1-18, Acts 1:8, Acts 8:4-25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Spiritual Freedom, Soul Searching, Soul Care, Soul, Soul-Training, Spirit-Filled Life, Value Of Soul, Nourish The Soul, Reaching Souls, Sell Soul, Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit Filling, Holy Spirit's Power, Holy Spirit Works, Holy Spirit General, Holy Spirit, Heart-Soul, Good Grief, Grief, Man's Condition, Lost Souls, Body And Soul (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 10
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 13:33, Matthew 13:47-52, Matthew 18:23-35, Matthew 19:23-30, Matthew 20:1-15, Matthew 22:2-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 25:14-30 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Payment, Outgrowth, Parable Of Virgins, Parable Wheat And Tares, Parable Of Talents, Parable Of Banquet, Parable Of Landowner, Parable Of Leaven, Parable Mustard Seed, Mercy, Processed, Rejection, Real, Kingdom, Justice, Judgment, Kingdom Of Heaven, Humble Beginnings, Invitation, Heaven, Forgiveness, Fake, Accountability, Cost, Corruption, Consequences, Confusion, Communion, Salvation, Saved, Rich Young Ruler, Unforgiving Servant, Tremendous Growth (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Luke 19:41-44, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 10:13-48
Tags: Apathy, Compassion For Lost, Compassion, Community Outreach, Hometown, Jesus And Children, Jesus Hometown (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Sermons in Series: 1
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38
Tags: Choose To Love, Authentic Love, Almighty Love, Love
Sermons in Series: 2
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Matthew 22:15-22
Tags: Fathers, Christian, Caesar, Country, Declaration Of Independence, Patriot, Patriotism (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Holiness
Sermons in Series: 52
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 3:1-4, Luke 1:31, Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:49-52, Luke 23:34-46, John 1:1-12, John 4:1-45, Matthew 5:1-48, Luke 7:1-10, John 1:42, Matthew 17:24-27, John 13:1-30, Matthew 22:1-46, Luke 21:1-4, John 14:1, John 21:1-17, John 21:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Acts 1:3-11, Matthew 9:9, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, John 5:3, John 9:3, Luke 1:1-4, Revelation 1:19-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Faith And Obedience, Fulfill Scriptures, First Miracle, Gift Of Salvation, God Created Man, God's Providence, God's Provision, Gratitude, Great Commission, Greatest Commandment, His Star, Incarnation Of God, Humility, Jesus Commissions, Jesus Deity, Assisted In Ministry, Ascension Of Jesus, Beatitudes, Beattitudes, 7 I Ams, Blind, Believe, Benediction, Confrontation, Commitment, Cleansing, Covenant, Creation, Disciples, Deity, Defining Moments, Discipleship, Divine Providence, Division Of Labor, Encounter With God, Persistence, Obedient Faith, Made In Image Of God, Ministry, Model Of Ministry, Reign With Christ, Relationship, Provision, Transformation, Traits Of Jesus, Testing Faith, Temptations, The Healing Jesus, The Passover, Unbelief, Virgin Birth, Widow's Mite, Sermon On The Mount, Scripture, Second Coming, Resurrection, Restoration, Repentance, Response To Healing, Restoration Of Simon, Salvation, Ten Commandments, Stewardship, Spiritually Blinded, Submissive To God, Signs Of His Coming (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39
Tags: Pluralistic, Polytheistic, World Religions
Denomination: *other
Sermons in Series: 31
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Galatians 5:16-25, Colossians 3:2-3, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 1:18-20, Acts 2:16-17, Romans 10:11-15, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 3:3-21, Acts 2:16-17, Romans 10:3-17, Joel 2:28-32, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Peter 1:5-7, Habakkuk 2:2-4, Habakkuk 1:5-7, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Isaiah 29:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 John 2:4-6, Romans 5:2-4, Mark 16:5-7, John 20:1-2, Romans 6:3-11, Luke 19:36-44, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:12-14, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Hebrews 11:32-34, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Isaiah 43:18-19, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, Jonah 2:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 John 5:14-15, James 1:5-6, John 16:23-24, Ephesians 3:20-21, Habakkuk 3:1-2, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalms 1:1-3, Matthew 6:25-33, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Colossians 3:10-11, Psalms 107:28-30, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Peter 5:5-7, James 1:2-4, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalms 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Luke 21:25-28, Isaiah 7:10-14, John 3:16-17, Colossians 3:23-24, John 13:12-16, Matthew 23:11-12, Philippians 2:1-5, Romans 12:1-2, John 17:14-16, Isaiah 26:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Acts 2:46-47, 1 Peter 1:6-9, Acts 5:41-42, Philippians 4:4-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Proverbs 3:13-18, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, James 3:13-18, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Colossians 1:9-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Romans 3:27-28, Romans 3:24-26, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 2:4-6, James 1:6-8, Romans 12:1-2, Luke 19:1-10, James 1:2-4, John 15:9-11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Birth Of A Savior, Blessing, Choices, Chosen By God, Christmas, Change Of Heart, Changed Lives, Changed, Called By God, Called By Jesus, Called Community, Calling Of The Lord, Called To Serve, Calling, Answered Prayer, Afraid, Advent, Armour Of God, Armor Of God, Apostle Paul, Attitude Of Jesus, Community, Commitment To Christ, Commitment To God, Commitment, Comfort, Coming King, Coming Of God, Cleansed, Cosmos, Content, Contentment, Disciple, Different Heart, Different People, Destiny, Doubt, Dreams And Visions, Dream, Doubt Turns To Faith, Divine Purpose, Divine Direction, Discipleship, Eternal God, Endurance, Easter, Easter Appearances, Empty Tomb, Encouragement, Life In The Spirit, Life In Christ, Last Days, Jonah And Nineveh, Jonah, Joy, Joy Filled Life, Joy For Our Hearts, Joy And Meaning, Joy Of The Lord, Joel, Jesus Wept, Jesus, Jesus Is Risen, Jesus Is Alive, Heart, Healing, Hiding From God, Heroes Of The Faith, Holiness, Holiness And Life, Holy Calling, Holy, Holy Living, Holy Spirit, Honour God, Holy Spirit Guides, Holy Spirit Filled, Immanuel, Immanuel God With Us, Exceeding, Excel, Excellence, Expecting God, Expectant Faith, Faith, Faith General, Family Service, Father, Father In Heaven, Fear, Future, Fulfill Purpose, Foundation Of Faith, Firm Faith, Firm Foundation, Following God, Focus On God, Focus On Christ, Forgiveness, Forgiven, God With You, God With Us, Get Over The Past, Gifts Of The Spirit, Glory To God, God Has A Plan, Great Commission, Grace, Godly Living, Godly Wisdom, Prayer, Prophecy Of Christ, Provision, Prophecy Fulfilled, Relationship To God, Reliance On Christ, Purpose, Pursuit Of Purpose, Pursuit Of God, Pursue, Refuge And Strength, Plan Of God, Perseverance, Persevere, Peace, Past, New Years Eve, New Year, Palm Sunday, Parable, Outpouring, Opportunity, Loving God, Love, Love Of God, Love Of Christ, Love Of God, Mercy, Mature Faith, Mindset, Mindset Of Christ, Mind Of Christ, Moving Forward, Move Forward, Wisdom, Wisdom From God, Wisdom Of God, Zacchaeus And Jesus, Worry, Worldy Wisdom, World, Transformed Life, Virtue, Victory In Christ, Trust, Trust God, Unity In Christ, Sovereign God, Spirit Of Power, Spiritual Gifts, Storms Of Life, Storms, Storms And Jesus, Storms In Life, Strength In Weakness, Strength In Trouble, Strength In Christ, Spiritual Warfare, Step Of Faith, Take Heart, Seasons, Seasons Of Life, Serve God, Service, Serving Others, Serving God, Servant Heart, Set Apart, Resurrection, Right Thinking, Right Thoughts, Sacrifice Of Self, Running From God (view more) (view less)
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