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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
As Christians we are called to grow in Christ, but we also need to be aware of the foes that are against that growth, so that we may overcome them.
The Growing Christian Series The Foes of Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1-2 Introduction The words of our text imply that the laying aside of harmful attitudes and evil actions should go hand in hand with the process of spiritual growth. Spiritual growth, like growth in the animal kingdoms, is always ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
The sermon's main point is to express gratitude for God's gift of life and the blessings of the past year, and to encourage the recognition and appreciation of both big and small blessings in the coming year.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a moment to appreciate God's gift of life, recognize the blessing of another year, and express our gratitude for all the blessings we've received. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on God's goodness ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:7
Topics: Thankful, Birthday
Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through
Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In this sermon, which is another in the series on "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at two more keys that will help you grow spiritually.
Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Several years ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Spiritual growth and maturity, and the ability to handle the meat of the Word should come as naturally to the Christian as it is for a newborn baby who grows into maturity.
Moving Toward Perfection By Pastor Jim May Have you developed a good set of spiritual teeth this morning so that you can handle the meat of God’s Word; or are you still trying to live on milk alone? As I look at the church of today, much of what I see is just milk. It’s as though people are ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
To develop a more finely-tuned attitude toward hardships and to develop a plan that will help to regularly grow through events that stretch us
1. Title: What To Do With a Bum Knee 2. Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 (12:3-29) 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. September 17, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand how difficulties are used by God for our good; what a right ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.
In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22
Denomination: Evangelical Free
5th in a series from Ecclesiastes. wisdom has both advantages and limitations. So why should I pursue a life lived wisely?
We live in the most knowledgeable and technologically advanced society in the history of mankind. Most of us have more information on the hard drive of our computer than entire nations once possessed in their ancient libraries and access to an almost endless body of information through the ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-16
The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.
INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:5
The church consists of people, and at some stage in a growing church complaints and differences of opinion will occur. This sermon explores the biblical approach to handling complaints.
As I read the New Testament one of things that becomes clear is that God knows that although He wants us to be living together in harmony, that we will struggle. So He gives us guidance, such as that found in Colossians 3:13-15 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Denomination: Lutheran
A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.
Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2
Denomination: Christian Church
This sermon explores how Christian life involves striving and commitment, viewing trials as opportunities to grow closer to God and rely on His strength.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you today, under the canopy of God's grace and in the warmth of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. Today, we are going to be focusing on a scripture passage that is as profound as it is poignant, as challenging as it is ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Topics: Bad Things Happen, God's Blessings
How may we deal constructively with our loss of "freedom" as we grow older and become saddled with more and more family responsibilities?
"Jesus said to Peter, ’When you were young you were free to get up and go wherever and whenever you wanted: but when you get older, others will take you and lead you where they want and not where you want.’"(John 21:18) Tradition says the apostle Peter was crucified in Rome, several years ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15-22
What happens after you become a Christian? How can you grow beyond the enemies attacks? Let’s take a look.
Scripture: Isaiah 51:1 Title: “AND NOW THE REST OF THE STORY” Introduction: Paul Harvey made this statement famous. It would be hard to hear these words spoken without thinking about Paul Harvey. It would also be difficult to not EXPECT to hear something worth hearing after he said those words. ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-2
Denomination: Pentecostal
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