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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
Funeral sermon for Buford Pervall: deacon, usher, church clerk. To know your own value means that you learn to trust God in large matters and you seek positive change.
Someone once remarked that a cynic is a person who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Isn’t that an apt description of our time, when we will pay inflated prices for houses, we will spend $75.00 to fill up our SUV’s, and will hire basketball coaches for forty million dollars ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Denomination: Baptist
When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.
Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17
Denomination: Salvation Army
Christians are to take off 1)Wicked passsions 2)Hot tempers 3) Destructive speech
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN (1) COLOSSIANS 3:5-9 1. Illus. of resurrection of Lazarus • Point- when he came out, still had on the grave-clothes. 2. Did you know the same thing is true spiritually? When we come out of spiritual deadness into new life in Christ, we are still wearing the garments of ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9
We get hung up on dressing up the body; but remember God looks upon the heart. Let
How Should Christians Dress Sunday, March 13, 2011 AM By Pastor James May Getting dressed in the morning is a standard procedure for each of us. With the rising of the sun there is always that choice to be made, “What shall I wear today?” We often try to pick out garments that will ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Wearing the garment of Christ
DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Denomination: United Methodist
A study in the book of Jeremiah 10: 1 – 25
Jeremiah 10: 1 – 25 All dressed up and nowhere to go 1 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. 2 Thus says the LORD: “Do not learn the way of the Gentiles; Do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven, for the Gentiles are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the peoples are ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:10
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
How do we finish the battle?
We will finish today the story of David versus Goliath. We noted how to prepare for battle, having confidence in battle, and today we will note winning the battle! Let us note that you can be well prepared and have all the confidence in the world to do something, but as in the case of David to an ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-58
Every Christian will face warfare. The question is "Are you prepared?" This message examines the preparations necessary to stand firm.
Preparing for Battle Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10 (HCSB) Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Getting Stronger • The strength of the Lord – His strength compensates for your weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In observance of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we must understand that persecution is a battle that is real.
The Noise of Battle International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Intro: Video from Open Doors In the 20th century more believers were martyred for their faith than all the previous centuries combined. An estimated 200 million Christians currently live in areas where their faith in ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3
Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare
“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Encourages Christians to actively participate in spiritual warfare by harnessing God's spiritual armor to handle life's hardships and stand firm in faith.
Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a community of faith. We convene here in the presence of our Almighty God, not out of obligation, but out of a deep-seated love and a yearning for His Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, one that has the power ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Topics: Dealing With Challenges, God's Help
The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature.
WE ARE IN A BATTLE I. THE REALITY OF LIFE A. The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that: 1. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature. Spiritual warfare is that conflict being waged in the invisible, spiritual realm that is being manifest in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual struggles and worldly temptations.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His Holy Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive the divine message He has ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
Topics: Spiritual Warfare
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 texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more
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