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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
When trying to start a new church, we often think we should send church planters to the largest populated areas. However, both John the Baptist and Jesus preached in the wilderness, and people came to them where they were!
I have entitled our message for this evening, “God Abides in Small Places.” Abide means, to dwell and to continue in a place. The Lord can be found abiding – and alive and well – in small places; and it is very important for us to be reminded of this fact because of America’s belief that “bigger ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Matthew 4:23-25
Denomination: Baptist
We are practicing this abiding in Christ as we worship together with the hope that it will continue after the benediction is pronounced and the postlude ends.
Like the good shepherd of last week’s text, this week’s image of the vine is another extended metaphor, which also borrows from and adapts Old Testament imagery for Israel. Whereas the Synoptic parable of the vineyard is a story of violence and greed (Mark 12:1-12), this image of the vine is one ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
A sermon for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: Lutheran
To show truth can be learned and fully understood; and that, it is not the product of one’s feelings or religious experiences. This lesson deals with the truth of the gospel; that was revealed by the Holy Spirit unto the apostles, that affords the forgiveness of sins.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Discipleship of Christ: “Ye Shall Be My Disciples Indeed” 2. Doctrine of Christ: “Ye Shall Know The Truth” 3. Deliverance of Christ: “The Truth Shall Make You Free” Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, Jesus describes to those Jews who followed him how they were to become His ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, John 8:31-36
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our life and responsibilities in Christ.
ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. Abridged. John 15:1-17. I). The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In the seventh significant “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1), Jesus was identifying Himself with the Messianic “son of man” of Psalm 80:17. Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Abiding in Christ and connected to the life source (Jesus)
Abiding in Christ Part Three John 15, Romans 12 Transformation Good Morning –Welcome If you would turn to John 15 and put your finger in Romans 12, these will be our text this morning as we continue in our study of Abiding in Christ. This is the last week of the study as we prepare and get ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
The post-Pentecost manifestation of God in the hearts of His people.
A SPIRITUAL ABIDING OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 14:23-29. Today’s short excerpt comes by way of response to the question of Judas (not Iscariot), “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” (John 14:22). Typical of the disciples and many of their ...read more
Scripture: John 14:23-29
Explore the power of God's Word, the blessings that come from obedience to His law, and the joy of being a law-abiding citizen of His kingdom.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a book that isn't often discussed but has some real gems in it - the book of Nehemiah. We'll be focusing specifically on Nehemiah 8:1-6 and looking at three powerful topics: the power of God's word, the blessing of obedience to God's law, and ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6
Topics: Meditating, Word, Prosperous
In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'
Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31
Walking in the Light Means Abiding in the Truth 1.
Walking in the Light Means Abiding in the Truth 1. Abiding in the Truth Requires Recognition of those Forces That Oppose the Truth (:18-19) a. We are living in the age of antichrist -- of apostasy and final opposition to Christ (:18) b. Departure from the truth unmasks antichrists (:19) 1) no ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Explores the importance of knowing Christ deeply, remaining devoted in our faith, and persevering in our spiritual journey towards God's promised prize.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to worship, to pray, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of His Word. Today, we're going to open our Bibles to the book of Philippians, chapter three, verses ten through ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14
Topics: Knowing Him
Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.
Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Topics: Know Him
The sermon encourages trusting God wholeheartedly, heeding His Word, and holding onto His promises amidst life's uncertainties and challenges.
Good morning, beloved family of God! How blessed we are to gather again under this roof, bound by the unshakeable and unfathomable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the God we serve, and the ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Topics: Trust, Him
This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Topics: World, Him
This sermon explores truly knowing Jesus as our King, understanding our kinship with Him, and embracing the keys to His kingdom through faith and understanding.
Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today as we open God's Word together. The very book that serves as our compass, our comfort, and our constant reminder of God's unwavering love for us. Today, we find ourselves in the Gospel of Matthew, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58
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