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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
Jesus' attitude toward Scriptures
A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS ATTITUDE TOWARD SCRIPTURES 1. What is attitude? Mental posture to receive data, or emotional response to receiving truth, or focus of the will to decide. 2. Jesus grew up in a Jewish home that reverenced the Scriptures. “Think about these commands all the time, and tell ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7-9, John 5:39, Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs
How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:6-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”
We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-11, Acts 15:22-29
Nicodemus who defended Jesus at his trial, helped bury him and was later kicked out of the Sanhedrin for being a Christian did not start out filled with faith. Like most of us, he had questions. The answers that Jesus gave him are wonderful.
Intro What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Goal Let us understand the Spirit life. Plan We will examine Nicodemus, regeneration, and why we are not to condemn others. Nicodemus Nicodemus is also called Saint Nicodemus. He was a Pharisee and a senator ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17
This study draws practical lessons from biblical characters who failed in serving God with excellence, so that believers can avoid their mistakes and walk in obedience.
LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12 Key Verse: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Supporting Texts: Romans 15:4; Proverbs 16:18; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Christians are not exempted from sufferings. But, how could we react properly and different from the people in this world who are not believers?
“As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8
The very best place to be is in a church that is unified and handling well the threats to unity. The very worst is a church that is splintered, full of cliques and getting worse each year.
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13
Denomination: United Methodist
Christians need to be of one mind and one love. But too often we're so focused on ourselves that we can't reach that goal. So how do we change our self-centered way of thinking?
OPENING: A city boy had never been on a farm before and he asked a farmer: “Mister, why doesn’t this cow have any horns?” The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone, “Well, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with their horns. Sometimes we keep ’em trimmed down with a ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.
For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Empathy is a foundational virtue that children need to learn for determining right from wrong
Learning Right from Wrong: Empathy INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago Sue and I received a request from Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to conduct a session for parents on helping children learn right from wrong. These are parents who, for one reason or another, have demonstrated a need ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8
Denomination: Brethren
As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them
The difference between us #2 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Last week we read about it. We’re going to read about it again. A food fight that erupted in the Bible that threaten the split apart a church. Romans (ESV) 14:1 ...read more
Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-6
Denomination: Church Of God
Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!
From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-21
Denomination: Methodist
A reminder that the Church is to be a place of mutual encouragement.
I Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: OK, let’s see how we’re doing! Turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less, encourage them in some way. Go! Chances are, many of you struggled to come up with something that quickly. Chances are, many of you felt awkward ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
A fugitive with integrity will have the blessing of the Lord more so than a king with no integrity.
Lessons from David pt 3 David - A fugitive with integrity Saul – A king with no integrity Thesis: A fugitive with integrity will have the blessing of the Lord more so than a king with no integrity. The Scripture texts we will be looking at today continue to paint a portrait of two lives. These ...read more
Jabez's prayer is a powerful example of seeking God's blessings, expansion, guidance, and protection from evil. This sermon explores how we can apply his prayer in our lives.
Today, we will explore the prayer of Jabez found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Jabez, despite his challenging upbringing, stood out as an honorable man. His prayer has been widely discussed and admired throughout history. Let's examine this prayer in four parts and understand why it resonates with ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Topics: Prayer, Ot Characters
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