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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
Read the Bible every day and let it change who you are so you can become who God made you to be.
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES DAILY Text: Acts 17:10-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bible is something more than a body of revealed truths, a collection of books verbally inspired by God. It is also the living voice of God. The living God speaks through its pages. Therefore, it is not to be valued as ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:10-15
Denomination: Methodist
How believers should treat one another
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to acknowledge the presence of God among us. He is here, in our midst, ready to speak to our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:3-13
Topics: Actions Toward Others
Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:16
Topics: Real Love, Action
This sermon encourages us to understand and embrace our role in God's plan, urging us to respond to His call today, not tomorrow.
Good morning, everyone. It's a beautiful day to gather in the name of the Lord. We're here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a purpose. Each of us is part of God's grand plan. Let's start by reading from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 6, Verse 8: "Then I heard the voice ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8
Topics: God's Will, Immediate Action
Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?
POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."
We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer
INTRODUCTION Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com) Why did this have to happen to all these good people? I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001. Many people are asking ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.
Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14
This young man was not satisfied with his spiritual life. He knew something was missing but he did not know what it was. This brought him to Jesus.
A GOOD MAN WHO MADE A BAD DECISION Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" 17 So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." 18 He ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:18-22
Denomination: Baptist
One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"
INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8
Denomination: *other
Delayed obedience can be a costly mistake.
Today we are going to begin a 2 part series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." To begin let’s look at some examples of bad timing. (Play Ameritrade bad timing commercial). The first truth you and I need to grasp today is the fact that God’s directions are reliable. Look at the first part of ...read more
Today we are continuing with the 2nd part of our series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." (Show the Amertrade Bad Timing commercial). Our background passage today comes from Luke chapter 9. Luke 9:59-60 (CEV) Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:59-60
Why do bad things happen to good people
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE II Corinthians 12: 7-10 Three things you can do when Tragedies, Deaths and Disappointments come your way: 1. You can become bitter and blame God. -- In Numbers... The people murmured, and complained! 2. You can become pitiful and pity yourself. -- Remember ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina
When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19
Denomination: Orthodox
Many people have questions they would like to ask God. One of the biggest questions is why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. We will examine why God allows bad things to happen.
“Questions For God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Introduction: John was just 31 years old; he was a new father, and a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. John had a great family, a beautiful wife, and he loved them dearly. One day on his way to work ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
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