Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
How a law of physics can keep us from fulfilling the Great Commission
Good morning. I invite you to turn to Acts chapter 1 this morning. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Israel, you will see, all over Jerusalem, a very distinctive cross. It is called the Jerusalem Cross. It has been associated with Jerusalem ever since the Middle Ages, when it was adopted ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Genesis 11:1-4, Romans 15:17-20
Denomination: Baptist
We may not judge the internal disposition of others, but we can judge the evil of what they want to do to society, especially against marriage.
March 9, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis How many times in recent years has this phrase of Jesus’s, “Judge not, lest ye be judged” been shoved into the faces of faithful Christians who are protesting the murder of the innocent, the perversion of the sacred union of husband and wife, or some other of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:36-38
Denomination: Catholic
God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.
A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Leviticus 16:12, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 9:15
How believers should treat one another
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to acknowledge the presence of God among us. He is here, in our midst, ready to speak to our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:3-13
Topics: Actions Toward Others
Everywhere we are is a platform to serve God. God has put an Excellent Spirit in us, it is our responsibility to make this to begin to manifest.
The Power Excellent Action in Life and Leaderdhip can never be overestimated. People don’t just prefer people. Daniel proved himself more capable than others in Babylon. The Spirit of Excellence was upon Daniel and because of this he proved himself beyond reasonable doubt. As children of God, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Denomination: Apostolic
Because God said and took action for us to experience, we are to treasure, ponder, and tell others what God has done and said, and always think highly of God and sing praises to honor Him!
We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 2 of Luke. Last week we noted that through the birth of Jesus Christ: God’s plan happens at the right time and place! God shares His plans! God will use circumstances for His divine and glorious plan! God will do the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:4-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
PRETTY EASY TO FOLLOW! If God said it, “100% that it will happen!’ 100% that is it true! The Redeemer is working right where you are to redeem and restore what you lost!
Well, these super-promising words were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah to the Jews, and he was talking about something that would happen to the Jewish nation in the future; that of being exiled in foreign Babylon. Slide 3: Prophets like Isaiah–are men whom God raised as His mouthpiece during the ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 49:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:17-22
Denomination: Foursquare
Ephesians 5
Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus was silent before Herod Antipas and His accusers because He understood that His words would not sway them, but His actions have changed the hearts of millions...
Luke 23:6-12 [ESV] 6When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:6-12
The ultimate purpose and focus of our service is to reveal Christ to the world around us. We are called to live lives that reflect and project the grace of God in all we do and say. Paul calls on the believers at Colossae to shine forth God's grace!
Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 15, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Grace! Sermon Text: Colossians 4:2-18 [ESV] Introduction: What is grace? What do we mean when we use the ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18
If Paul’s and Epaphroditus’ experiences are any indication, fighting battles are a normal part of the Christian experience. You’re engaged in warfare today. The church is engaged in a fight today as we endeavor to take back enemy-held territory in people’
SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: One would think that God would make some special allowances for a man who dedicated his life to planting churches throughout the Mediterranean world. It only seems appropriate that God would have blessed this man with great health, the nicest of accommodations, a ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30
When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.
Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.
We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
You cannot have what they had in the 1st Century if you are not willing to receive what they had and act with it.
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I wonder what our spiritual life would be like ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ezekiel 18:25, Ezekiel 18:29
What does faith and humility look like
Great Faith & Great Humility in Action - Luke 7:1-10 Gladstone Baptist Church - 26/6/05 am The Wizard of Oz is a classic story of Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas who somehow finds herself swept into a magical land by a tornado. She embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who, it is reported, can ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Luke 18:9-14
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