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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
Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for vengeance.
?? Sermon 2: Robinson Chapel UMC, Liberty, SC Title: “How Shall We Sing in Babylon?” Texts: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4, Psalm 137 Introduction / Background Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
Girding precedes armor; readiness begins with being held together so faithfulness can endure pressure without collapse.
There is a kind of readiness that feels loud. It announces itself. It comes with urgency, energy, momentum. People speak faster. Plans multiply. Language sharpens. For a long time, many of us assumed that kind of readiness was faithfulness. If someone was energized, they must be ready. If ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Samuel 17:38-40
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Faith begins where human supply ends as God fills our emptiness with overflowing grace that turns survival into testimony.
There are moments in life when the math simply does not work. You can rearrange it. You can stretch it. You can pray over it. You can ignore it. But eventually, the numbers refuse to cooperate. That is where this story begins. Not with a miracle. Not with oil. Not with overflow. With debt. 2 Kings ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Mark 9:24, Luke 5:4-6, John 2:7-10, Ephesians 3:20 (view more) (view less)
Character is shaped in daily surrender; only Christ-formed character will stand when God releases the winds and uncreation begins.
THE STILLNESS BEFORE THE STORM There is a moment in the story of Noah that almost no one talks about. It isn’t dramatic. It isn’t noisy. It isn’t the rain or the rising waters or the thunder cracking over the mountains. It’s the seven days of silence. Noah entered the ark. The animals were ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 7:10, Revelation 7:1, Luke 17:26, 2 Peter 3:9, Galatians 5:22 (view more) (view less)
Revival begins not when we try harder, but when we see God as gracious and allow the joy of salvation to be restored.
There is a difference between being lost and being tired. And if we don’t recognize that difference, we will keep speaking the wrong word to the wrong people. Many people in church today are not lost. They are not rebellious. They are not angry at God. They are not trying to run away. They are ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 32:1-2, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:20-24 (view more) (view less)
The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.
There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2 (view more) (view less)
Encourages believers to trust in God's promise of new beginnings and His ability to provide guidance and rejuvenation in seemingly barren situations.
Welcome, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere attendees, but as a community of believers, united by our shared love for Christ and our shared journey towards understanding His will for us. We come together not as perfect beings, but as individuals humbly seeking to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19
Topics: Reimagine, Life
As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.
Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-26
Denomination: Baptist
Should we be involved in petty disputes over non-essential trivia? Let's begin in Judges 12.
Did Israel fall into petty squabbles and national division? Are many of the differences of opinion between churches similar disputes over unimportant non-essentials of our common faith? What are the essentials that unite us? Let’s look at Judges 12. Was there ever intertribal war between a branch ...read more
Even in times of endings, God is working towards a new and better beginning, as evidenced by His promise in Haggai 2:9.
Good morning, friends! Today we're going to dive into an encouraging message from the book of Haggai. This tiny book, often overlooked, is packed with powerful truths about endings, beginnings, and the stalwart promises of God. We're going to focus specifically on Haggai 2:9, where God says, "The ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 2:9
Topics: Necessary Ending
How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.
Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more
This sermon explores the transformative power of truly knowing God, emphasizing belief as the beginning of our journey to become like Christ.
Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this beautiful gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Heavenly Father. We are here, standing on the shoulders of saints and scholars who have walked the path before us, guided by the same beacon of faith that lights our way today. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7
Topics: Becoming, Jesus
This sermon explores the significance of the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the end of separation and the beginning of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in our love for Him and each other. It is my privilege to share with you today a message that has been stirring in my heart, a message that resonates with the very core of our faith. I want ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 10:19-23
Topics: Meaning, Death, Resurrection
The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?
This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:4-11, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:2-12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
So we must be resolved in 2015 not by our own power but by the secret power of God to give us the boldness of faith to stand firm against the unbelieving world in which we live.
Be Resolved I like to start each New Year thinking about a quote that goes like this…”may all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions”. For many of us our New Year’s resolutions will be short lived and this quote suggests that if that is the case ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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