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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
Salvation, repentance, humility, pride
THERE IS NO PLAN B “Why going is urgent, not optional” Romans 3: 10-12 (p 797) Oct. 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the statement “Ignorance of the law is no excuse?” or “Ignorance of the law is no ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:10-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This outline gives an example for holding the Advent lightnig ni your church over the course of 4 weeks with the lighting of the 5th candle on your Christmas eve service.
Christmas 2005 Advent Advent is Latin for Arrival. This refers to the arrival of our Lord and Savior. The advent wreath represents God’s unending love for us, and the holly branches represent our everlasting life with Jesus Christ. We light one candle, reading the Advent passage for that ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1
Denomination: Bible Church
Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?
OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:19
A message on stewardship focusing on our carrying the Gospel in words and deeds.
STEWARDSHIP Part 1-There Is No Plan “B” Matthew 16:13-19 January 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Who has a key to your house? Who do you trust with access to your stuff while you’re gone? We don’t trust people easily when it comes to the big things of our lives. God doesn’t either. In Matthew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19
Denomination: Wesleyan
How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?
How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Denomination: Catholic
A sermon for dvent Sunday intruducing the themes of Advent
I suppose I should start the sermon this morning by wishing you all ’Happy New Year.’ But before you think that I’ve completely blown it, let me explain – at least for those who weren’t here last Sunday evening. Today is new year – not that we’ve fast forwarded to Jan 1; not is it Chinese New Year ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
Denomination: Methodist
A short advent message.
St. Paul was writing to a Church under pressure; and St. Paul himself was writing from a situation of imprisonment. As he composed this letter Paul was “in chains” (1:13,17); so what we find is a letter written out of circumstances that most if not all of us have never experienced, to a Church ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Denomination: Anglican
It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus
The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Ahaz faces the choice, — God’s plan or his own.
Advent 4 The reason we celebrate Christmas is because God will save his people from their sins, and that God came to dwell with us. Emmanuel. This message is communicated in our Readings today by 3 annunciations or divine invitations. Joseph's annunciation was by angel in a dream. Mary's was by ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Isaiah 1:18-24
Christmas Series
THE ADVENTURE IN THE ADVENT (MATTHEW 2:1-12) Three weeks before Christmas, I was tricked by the moderator who wished worshippers with a “Happy Holidays” greeting at the start of worship. I echoed the same in return instead of saying “Merry Christmas!” For many years I was dismayed with the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.
Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3
God calls us into the wilderness on adventures in faith — but he goes with us.
ADVENT–URE Malachi 3:1–4 • Luke 3:1–6 December 7, 1997 • Advent 2 (c) The word of God came to John — in the wilderness. What image does the word “wilderness” conjure up in your mind? [wait for responses] Barren wastelands? Deep, untouched forests? Absence of civilization? Wild beasts? The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4
This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent
I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3
This sermon explores God's unchanging character, His promise of comfort and hope, and our response to His faithfulness, as illustrated in Isaiah 40:1-11.
Good morning, beloved. It's a radiant day, a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in the spirit of unity and love, I want to share with you a message that is close to my heart. It's a message of hope, a message of comfort, and a message of ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
Topics: Christmas
God repeatedly tells me I should be thankful for all things. But there are times I don’t want to thankful. There are times I don’t FEEL thankful. So how can I obey God when that happens?
OPEN: I read the true story of GIs stationed on Leyte in the Philippines during WW II. Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate their food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, had worked himself into the noontime chow line. But the camp cook ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20
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