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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
Series start to learn about how to stand when others fall to trials of life. Cares are a tool of the Devil.
Standing In the Storm(Cares) There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:13-19, Mark 4:13-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Following Christ means embracing sacrifice and perseverance, trusting God’s presence and strength through hardship, and finding lasting hope and purpose in Him alone.
If you’ve ever watched a seasoned craftsman at work—hands steady, eyes kind, voice calm—you know the comfort of a good example. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t grandstand. He lets you stand nearby, sleeves rolled up, and learn the rhythm of the work. That’s how Paul speaks to Timothy in this passage. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-12
Topics: Satisfaction, Christ
AFFLICTIONS CAN COME TO A MAN FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND FOR VARIOUS REASONS, BUT GODIS WILLING TO GIVE FREEDOM TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES AND CALL UPONHIM FOR LIBERTY.
FREEDOM FROM AFFLICTIONS STUDY TEXT: Exodus 3:7-10 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; 8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10
Denomination: Pentecostal
The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.
A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12
Denomination: Baptist
An important thing for us to think about is how do we cope with suffering?
The Unique Afflictions of God’s People Text: 2 Cor. 1:6-11 Intro: "When Samuel Rutherford [ 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author ] found himself in the cellar of adversity, as he often did , he began to look around for ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6-11
Denomination: Church Of God
The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.
The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:8
THERE ARE SOME SITUATIONS THAT WE FACE IN THIS LIFE THAT FORCES US TO ACKNOWLEDGE --THAT IF IT HAD`NT NOT BEEN FOR THE LORD ON OUR SIDE --WHERE WOULD WE BE SOMETIMES WE FIND OURSELVES IN SOME PREDICTAMENTS THAT ARE UNEXPLAINABLE
Psalm 119:65-72 (KJV) Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word. [66] Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. [67] Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. [68] Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72
A message focusing in on the lost Ark in the temple of Dagon.
1 Samuel 5:1-5 KJV And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod. [2] When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. [3] And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5
One of my questions for us today is whether or not we see our Christianity as an affliction, and can we relate to the identity of being afflicted because of the mystery of Christ that we have been exposed to?
“I Am Afflicted” (Eph 3:1-13) Sometimes we can read too much into passages of the bible to make them personal, that they relate to us specifically when they’re not meant to. As we read about Paul today and his afflictions, you might say, “well that was for Paul, how do you ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
An Expositional Series on the Book of James
James 5_13-20 Affliction Confession and Conversion Read As Pastor James looks around his congregation he sees: • the rich suffering from too much consumption • the poor suffering from too much envy • They are both: o Physically sick o Mentally exhausted o Spiritually under ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
King David and the Nation of Israel had faced problem afte problemx and yet King David said Blessed be the Lord!
And here in Psalms 68:19 King David make this profound statements 1) Blessed be the Lord. a. In the midst of all the trouble all the chaos he knew the battle wasn’t over but he could still say blessed be the lord. b. Psalms 119:60-62 i. VS 60 I made haste ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 68:19, Psalm 119:60-62
Denomination: Other
Afflictions are normal experiences of the believers, but God has promised and made provisions for the believers to be delivered from afflictions.
Triumphing Over Affliction Study Text: James 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Prayer is the only Scriptural medicine prescribed to overcome afflictions. Whatever the affliction, be it poverty, hardship, struggling with your business, sickness and so on, do not get worried, but channel all your ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-16
We have received the instruction to "be careful" as a church. That instruction serves a purpose.
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Be careful! That was two words I heard a lot growing up. It wasn’t that I was accident ...read more
Scripture: Titus 3:8
Our testimony before others is often seen in how we treat other Christians, and we should never take advantage of each other.
Be Careful Griffith Baptist Church – 10/12/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:1-13 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:9 - Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? Premise: Our testimony before others is often seen in ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13
This sermon uses Herod as an example of how even in today’s world people give in to the pressure of the world instead of being careful to live as Christ commands.
Mark 6: 14 – 29 – Be Careful Intro: My grandmother was fond of saying, “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” --- I used to think she was quite a philosopher until in college I read William Shakespeare and discovered she wasn’t a philosopher. She was just quoting ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:14-29
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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