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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
God – the Master Potter – knows how to take the mistakes of life and reform it into something beautiful.
Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 God doesn’t make mistakes. In 1502, in Florence, Italy there was a large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church immediately hired who they thought was a professional to sculpt this enormously huge piece of rock. The man was a professional and soon ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6
Denomination: Pentecostal
Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?
FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12, 1 Corinthians 6:1-2
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Why we need to rejoice in the Lord.
REASONS FOR US TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. The apostle Paul said rejoice With 195 stripes on his back Bruises from being stoned at Lystra The Lord only ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5
Denomination: Baptist
There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.
INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5
So how does that prayer get answered through His disciples today until Jesus comes back? We need unity! We need peace! We need perseverance!
THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (Memorial to Robb Elementary version) Text : John 17:1 - 11 John 17:1-11 After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, (2) since you have given him ...read more
Scripture: John 17:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
No one … including you … gets to see God’s power, God’s grace, God’s strength in theirs lives when we’re just sailing along … but we really see it and experience it when we’re going through difficult times … and the world can see it to!
“So … Satan … where ya been?” “As if You didn’t know, LORD … I’ve been here and there … to and fro … looking about … You know.” “And while you were ‘looking about,’ did you happen to notice my faithful servant … Job?” “Oh, yeah …” “Good man, that Job … no one like him. Always does the right ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42-43
God is faithful through the worst calamaties of life. God's love always exceeds his judgment. In the midst of tragedy, we can look to him for hope. While sorrow may last the night, joy comes in the morning.
Lamentations 3:19-26 God’s Unfailing Faithfulness Have you ever had tragedy strike? Some of you have lost a loved one, a devastating blow for sure. Some may have lost a lot of money in the stock market. I know some who have lost a child or gone through a hurtful divorce or lost a job or ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26
Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12 (view more) (view less)
Our pain in the wilderness is not wasted; God can use it for His glory and to bless others.
Let's talk about something we all know a bit about - pain. Not just the "I stubbed my toe" kind of pain, but the deep, heart-wrenching stuff. The kind of pain that comes when life doesn't go as planned. You know, Joseph from the Bible knew a thing or two about pain. His brothers were so jealous of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:12-27, Genesis 50:15-20
Topics: Wilderness Survival, Pain Management, Overcoming Adversity, Outdoor Safety
How can I be a conqueror over the storms of life? When the winds of adversity blows, how will you stand?
"Conquering Storms of Life!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 2 of 4 Text: Job 1:1-2:10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 6, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Thursday night we saw who was the ultimate SURVIVOR in the ...read more
Denomination: Bible Church
When adversity comes your way, how do you handle it? This message tells you how.
James 1:1-12 "When Trouble Comes" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Some time ago, I heard Pastor Tony Evans reminisce about growing up and having his favorite shows interrupted by a test. When I heard him say that, I thought of my time during and after college when I worked in ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Denomination: Nazarene
How God utilizes a variety of ways to teach us—and adversity is one of His most effective teachers.
INTRODUCTION School has started back and most folks are settling in to the school year routine. I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:6-12
What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?
Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Lutheran
Psalm 63:1-11 teaches us about the believer’s trust in God, especially in times of adversity.
Introduction I plan to continue our summer sermons on the Book of Psalms today. Since so many people travel during the summer, and there may not be regular continuity of worship participation each week, examining the Psalms is an excellent option because each Psalm stands on its own. Pastor ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Discuss how we can find strength in Christ during times of adversity, the importance of community, and overcoming depression.
Good morning, church family! I want to welcome each and every one of you here today. We're going to delve into a powerful passage from 1 Kings 19:1-6. Here, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing one of his lowest moments. Yet, in this place of despair, he finds strength, not only in God but also ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6
Topics: Strength, Christ, Others
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