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  • The Greatest Recipe I've Ever Read

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,010 views

    Godliness is not a matter of something you need to do, but someone you need to be. Because if you are the person you need to be you will do the things you need to do.

    One advantage I have in traveling is tasting the good cooking of others. Along with that good cooking comes some great recipes that either my wife or I have been given over the past 32 years. In fact, unless the Lord allows us to take these recipes along to heaven, we’ll never be able to try them ...read more

  • A Proper Response To Grace Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,812 views

    Second sermon in the study of 2 Peter. Looks at how we are to "add" to our faith practical disciplines in personal holiness as a proper response to grace

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO GRACE Scripture: 2Peter 1:5-15 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your ...read more

  • "The Steps Of Faith”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,036 views

    We begin the Christian life by faith, and that is how we must walk with the Lord daily.

    II Peter 1:1-11 October 15, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Steps of Faith” Introduction: Simon Peter: the two names are appealing to the Hebrew and the Greek audience • Those he is writing have not received an inferior faith (same as the apostles) • They didn’t do anything to earn this ...read more

  • The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

    Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

  • Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

  • God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

  • The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,445 views

    Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

    How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

  • Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

  • Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 38,283 views

    If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

    Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

  • Fully Equiped Christians

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

    2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

  • The Great Escape! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,008 views

    Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

    2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

  • The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?

    A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more

  • The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,030 views

    How does one go about developing Christian character?

    In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

  • The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

    Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

  • The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

    Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more