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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
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and vigilance in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the brink of another opportunity to delve into the richness of God's Word. As we gather here, let us remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both past and present, who ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Topics: Bridegroom, Coming
One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men have plenty of time to get ready before Jesus comes again.
Series: Lies Satan Tells YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As a child I loved to play hide and seek. I loved it no matter if I was the one hiding who was trying not to get caught, or if I was the one seeking who was trying to catch the unexpecting. Although ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A call to readiness
"Wake Up and Live!" Revelation 3:1-6, Sardis-The letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many times during my Army career my sleep was disrupted by a phone call informing me that my unit was having an alert, otherwise known as an ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Congregational
This message was preached on World Relief Sunday and challenge the congregation to consider these questions: What's Your Cause? How do we make the most out of the time God has given us? Includes a Communion Service.
God’s Bucket List for Me - 1 Peter 4:7-11 - October 30, 2011 World Relief Sunday – What’s Your Cause? Open your Bibles with me this morning, please, to the book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter, chapter 4, beginning with verse 7. We’re going to step away from our series on the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Denomination: *other
God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.
Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6
Denomination: Baptist
‘Staying Clean in a Polluted World.’ 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be Ready Mentally (vs 13-14) • An Alert Mind (VS 13A). • A Sober Mind (VS 13B). • A Positive Mind (VS 13C). (2). Be Ready Morally (vs 15-21) • Motivation #1: By Being Godlike (vs 16) • Motivation #2: By Being Fearful (vs 17) • Motivation #3: By Being Full (vs ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
Denomination: Brethren
Are you ready for Jesus to return. You better be!
INTRODUCTION • Today I want to time a moment to recognize our veterans and to also have a moment of silence in honor of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:35-48
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.
The Battle In Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We’ve got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest text in all of the New Testament, occurs at the end of Paul’s letter to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Denomination: Methodist
Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.
INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!
(1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, Ephesians 6:10-12
Denomination: United Methodist
Let all Christians be ready for the second coming of Christ!
Be Ready Luke 12:35-40 Introduction 1. In Luke 9:51 we began studying the ‘Travel Narrative’ - ten chapters in Luke that contain several unique passages not found in the other gospels. It is the Travel Narrative because it begins with Jesus beginning his journey to Jerusalem. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:35-40
It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?
Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:19
Denomination: Pentecostal
As we serve the Lord our trials will increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger.
I am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord 2 Tim 2: 1-7 * 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Paul teaches us to "dress for battle" against the "wiles of the devil." How do we do that? Why is that so important?
WE HATE CHEATING. WE DON’T LIKE TO GET DUPED, FOOLED, TRICKED, AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY ANYONE. IT SEEMS TO BE ESPECIALLY PAINFUL IF IT INVOLVED TRUSTED FRIENDS OR FAMILY. I READ THAT, “EVIL RARELY LOOKS EVIL UNTIL IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS GOAL; IT GAINS ENTRANCE BY APPEARING ATTRACTIVE, DESIREABLE, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 59:17
Denomination: Free Methodist
What does it mean to be a "good soldier of Christ Jesus?" (2 Timothy 2:2) What are the requirements, commitments and benefits?
2 Timothy 2:1-7 “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
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