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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
Anger is a two-edged sword: our disciplined responses to conflict can reflect spiritual wisdom and bear witness to the transforming power of grace. How well we control anger can reveal a lot about our spiritual health.
An OR nurse in Georgia tells the story of a couple arriving at the hospital, both of them with gunshot wounds. The husband had overslept on his first day on the job because his wife forgot to set the alarm, and he expressed his displeasure by shooting her in the arm. Not to be outdone, she ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-21
Witness
CAN YOU SEE MY JESUS Col 1:27 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (NKJ) *** There are some things that the world cannot take away. *** The world cannot take away your joy, hope, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
WITNESS
GOD’S MEASURE OF SUCCESS Text: Amos 7:4-9 God’s plumb line is not always what ours is. a. We judge a man by what we see and visibly make an opinion of whether or not he is successful. b. I want to take a look at how God measures things and if I have measured up to the plumb line He puts on ...read more
Scripture: Amos 7:4-9
Witnessing is almost a lost art among Christians, but Biblically, it's vital to our faith and obedience. One benefit to those who testify is victory over the world and the devil.
“AND BY THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY” Rev. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SLEEPING PREFERENCES 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Yankee from New York University -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11
Denomination: Assembly Of God
However, when Christianity is practiced without the power of the Holy Spirit, she loses her protection and falls in the danger of practicing the art of witchcraft to stay useful to society
Recent events around the world may be pointing to the truth of our civilization entering into a new phase along the path of her disastrous history on this beautiful planet earth. With the horizon getting darker daily all over the earth, and the day filled with anxiety and shadows of fear in what ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Getting Real about the reality of who Jesus is and the reality of living the Christian life
Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are Christians. There are people from ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10
Sermon 3 in an after-Easter series.
Jesus Commissions His Fearful Followers Sermon # 3 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 22, 2018 TEXT: Please turn in your bibles to Luke 24. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Lee Eclov tells of a dear friend who gave him a small cross adorned with roses bearing the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:36-49
Denomination: Baptist
This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.
“George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.
Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Christ calls us to shine His light in everyday life, so that our actions reflect His love and guide others toward God’s glory.
Some nights feel too dark. The text pings at midnight. The doctor’s tone is flat. The worry refuses to sleep. Yet even in a midnight room, a small nightlight steadies a child. A single candle hushes a whole room of shadows. That’s the math of heaven: a little light makes a life-sized difference. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14, John 1:4-5
Topics: Light, World, Witness
Giving all to Christ Jesus.
HOW CAN WE DO THIS? 7 things we must do for the cause of Christ. 1. We must suffer PERSECUTION. Matt. 5: 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
An introductory sermon to the letters of John [primarily 1 John]
Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2008 Date Preached: November 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: Introductory Sermon Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4
Responding to False Truths with the Truth of God
Understanding Pentecost Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Lesson 6 Acts 2:14-21 I. Christians Need to Respond to False Statements with Biblical Truth. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who are in Jerusalem, let me ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:14-21
Denomination: Pentecostal
What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?
The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-7
If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1
To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-22
Denomination: Holiness