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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
Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.
“Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-29
Denomination: United Methodist
Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.
“Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:4-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.
All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.
Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist
An introduction to the distinctive features of the accounts of the four gospel writers.
Note: Many of the main points in this message were developed from my reading and study of "Four Gospels, One Jesus - A Symbolic Reading" by Richard A Burridge. Let’s suppose that for some reason someone wanted a biography of my life. So I went to four different people or groups and asked ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:1
Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:21-34
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Hindsight is 20/20, and if we would only listen to the spirit of God and do as we are lead to do. If we could hear the crying and gnashing of teeth, and the eternal torment of the souls in hell, surely Holiness-Fire would be in us.
3 Things in Hell that you Should Find in every Baptist Church! Text: Luke 16:19-31. Read entire text, Pray, and then start with v. 23-24: “and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24.And he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Book of Mark
The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing the Way and our Hearts for Jesus Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 8, 2015 Today I am starting a new series as we explore the book of Mark together for the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.
FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-46
Denomination: Church Of God
Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church
The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost Lost in the shuffle of life Lost in the day to day routines Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 29:18
The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.
Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.
I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:19-29
Denomination: Congregational
THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR DISTINCTIONS OF GOD'S SHIELD.
GOD’S SHIELD OBSERVATION: GOD IS A PROMISE KEEPER. HE GAVE ABRAHAM (ABRAM) A VISION PROMISING A SHIELD OF PROTECTION AGAINST HIS ENEMIES IN A FOREIGN LAND. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF GOD’S SHIELD. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 15:1 (NKJV) AFTER THESE THINGS ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 15:1
Two distinct lifestyles. Two eternal destinies.
THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. Psalm 1:1-6. The Book of Psalms begins with a benediction. Psalm 1 then proceeds to declare who are the righteous and who the wicked, along with their separate destinations. PSALM 1:1. The blessing is literally, “Oh the happiness!” We are put in mind, of course, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
What is the distinctiveness of man against all creation
Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I heard this a few times over the years and I thought it was fitting for today: “God created the dog and said: 'Sit all ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 65:25, Genesis 2:15, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Luke 3:22, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 2:7, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 1:19-21, Genesis 1:26-31 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Brethren
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