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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
We must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire to be as victorious as we need to be in these last days for everything we do is through the power of the Spirit.
Holy Ghost Fire! By Pastor Jim May Matthew 3:11-12, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
There is much confusion today about the Holy Spirit. Part 1 answers who the Holy Spirit Is and when the baptism of the Holy Spirit takes place.
What You Need To Know About the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh (Part 1) TEXT: Acts 1:4-8 – “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:4-8
Denomination: Baptist
John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.
Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The baptism of Jesus proved to be the inaugural event of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The descending of the Holy Spirit, the proclamation of a proud Father...the work was now at hand.
The Inaugural Event Mark 1:9-11 February 24, 2008 Mark 1:9 (HCSB) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John Are You Sure? Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-11
A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing.
A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing. People were having a wonderful time enjoying talking to one another, eating, drinking and being merry. Suddenly somebody asked, ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 2:1, Luke 1:26-27
This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.
Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist
4 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? OR, ?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...
FREEDOM From DIVISION-IV—1Corinthians 1:14-17(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: On Feb 20, 2019, Duke University, basketball forward & freshman basketball sensation, Zion Williamson(from Spartanburg, SC), was injured within the first minute of play, in a regular-season game ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.
Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:9-25
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?
OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?
INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:2
The Israelites complained about God’s care even when God had performed many miracles to save them from slavery. Though richly blessed, we still have the tendency to complain, also.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 “Complain, Complain, Complain” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of day I mean. One of those days when three things break at home, the boss gives you a project that has an impossible deadline, and the kids have to be at three ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 11:4-29
Denomination: Lutheran
Our text reveals the testimony of God. 1- God’s testimony - Jesus came by water and blood 2- God’s testimony - The Spirit, water and blood agree 3- God’s testimony - God has given us eternal life
INTRO.- There are testimonies and there are testimonies. There is God’s testimony and man’s testimony. And there are verbal testimonies and physical testimonies. ILL.- Mark Hatfield (US Senator from Oregon. He served from January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1997. He is now 87 years old and is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12
The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.
Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15
Denomination: Catholic
A look at Simon and how his half in, half out thinking has become a common problem in the church.
Acts 8:9-25 Simon the Sorcerer 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
Oh there a lot of people that have been around it and even marveled at it just like I did. * they’ve sensed it! * they’ve smelled it! * they’ve felt it! * they’ve seen it in action! But they’ve never tasted it, experienced it a
The Holy Spirit (part one) How much? Of God? Do you want? Acts 2:1-8, 12-18 NKJ. 1. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
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