Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
James and Paul seem to be saying something different about faith. But their message is the same. True faith results in a changed life.
James’ teaching on Faith seem to contradict what Paul teaches about Faith. I want to answer this question as we our study of James brings us to James’ familiar statement in chapter 2. “Faith without works is dead.” Is James contradicting what Paul writes in Romans, ...read more
Scripture: James 2:20-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are at War! When we receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior we are commissioned to stand in a battle. Victory only comes when we know who and how we face the battle.
Intro: Video intro from sermon Spice – Spiritual Warfare What are the three biggest mistakes you can make in warfare? 1) Not knowing you enemies strategy 2) Not having a strategy of your own 3) Not knowing you are at war. Paul has told us about riches of being in God’s family and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Denomination: Baptist
A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.
Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12
Jesus lived as He wants us to live, full of the Spirit of God. What did that look like in His own life while here?
IN THE LIFE OF JESUS Luke 1:15, Matthew 1:18-20. 15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb." 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary ...read more
Scripture: John 1:33
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Jesus told the woman at the well that God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and truth. In this message, we will examine the first part of that statement. What is spiritual worship?
http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We’ve just finished three Sundays looking at the pattern of evangelism in this passage of the woman at the well. Starting this morning, we’re going to zoom in on this one part of Jesus’ conversation with her. You remember that Jesus had just presented this ...read more
Scripture: John 4:21-24
A set of directions as we move forward as a church.
How do we get there from here? Pastor Glenn Newton 2-13-05 Text: 1 Chr. 16:7-23 (Read) “How do we get there from Here? Have you ever asked that question? Maybe when your on a trip and your husband, the navigator won’t stop and ask for directions? Maybe you’ve said that when you’ve been at ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-23
Denomination: Nazarene
How can you do more than Jesus?
GREATER THINGS John 14:12 John 14:12 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (NIV) How can you do more than Jesus? Jesus never traveled more than 100 miles from where He was ...read more
Scripture: John 14:12-18
Denomination: Church Of God
Jesus still extends the invitation: “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.”
[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] A SIGNIFICANT SETTING The place, occasion, and time of Jesus’ words in vv. 37-38 are significant. 1. The Place – The TEMPLE in Jerusalem 2. The Occasion – The Feast of TABERNACLES The purpose of the Feast was to ...read more
Scripture: John 7:37-39
The gifts of the Spirit Operate best in the atmophere of Love. They are used to build the lives of believers to the glory of God and good of all people.
Intro: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they’re nothing but when I curl them together like this ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:25-26
Zacharias came to worship God one day hoping that God would "show up". Surprisingly, that is exactly what God did! How should you respond when God shows up and meets your needs?
WHEN GOD LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS LUKE 1:15-25; 57-80 Introduction: There is a wise saying I heard a few years back that speaks great truth. “Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” Some breathtaking moments for me..... 1. The day I watched my ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:15-80
Our faithfulness in the Christian life determines our reward when we rule and reign with Jesus in His Kingdom.
Your Final Destiny In the book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey gives a very important principles for a successful life. Principle #2 is "Begin with the End in Mind." That’s very good advice for Christians who desire to please the Lord. We will one day give an account ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40
Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11
Topics: Spiritual Growth
Are you making progress in your walk with God?
INTRO: A stranger was walking down a residential street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed, and the two men together began to work and struggle with the bulky appliance. After several ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:5, 2 Chronicles 26:5-6
Scriptural reasons to be encouraged in our walk with Christ
SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:13-43 (Read with points) TITLE: “BE ENCOURAGED” INTRODUCTION: A. Andor Foldes was a great Hungarian concert pianist. He once recounted a kiss that changed his life. He was 16 years old, and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:13-43
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Peter - encourages us in our walk with the Lord.
1. When I think of our beloved pastor Peter, he’s so encouraging to me in my walk with the Lord. a. He encourages me both in his letters & especially by his life. FIRST OFF: I notice that I’m so much like him. • I talk instead of listening. I sleep when I should be praying. • I step out when I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11
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