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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
Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Topics: Discipleship
Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.
The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25
Denomination: Baptist
Making disciples is the ministry that every Child of god is to be part of.
At first, it seems obvious that Jesus is speaking about evangelism. But as I’ve grown in my understanding of discipleship, I have come to see that discipleship isn’t a separate thing from evangelism. I used to think evangelism came before discipleship. But I now understand the biblical ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38
This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.
The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11
All power in heaven and earth is found in the wonderful name of Jesus! Learn what we have access to through the Name of Jesus
Title: The Name of Jesus – 1 “The Inheritance” Text: Hebrews 1:4-5 E.W. Kenyon gives this personal account: One afternoon, while giving an address on “The Name of Jesus” a lawyer interrupted me, asking: “Do you mean to say that Jesus gave us the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
The gift of our testimony.
Revelation 12:10-12 (p. 867) December 22, 2013 Introduction: I think some of the most amazing words written is Scripture are found in John’s Revelation, and verses 7-9 of Revelation Chapter 12 are up there in the amazing category. “Then war broke out in heaven, Michael and his ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The epistle to the Hebrews describes Jesus as "a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."
Our world is changing. Not only is it changing, but it is changing at an accelerating pace. The difference between our times and earlier times is not that now the world is changing whereas in earlier ages it wasn't. The world has always been on the go. Customs, institutions, knowledge, have ...read more
Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.
Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Philippians 2:5-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In our study in the Apostles’ Creed we come to affirm our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord. In this sermon we learn what it means to affirm Jesus Christ as "our Lord."
Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more
Scripture: John 13:13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Paul made it clear in the Book of Romans that we have certain obligations.
Why are you here this morning? 60% of those who live in this country are not here. They have good reason. So many things are competing for their time. They are on the run on Saturdays with kid’s sports and family matters. They have to have some time to sleep in and Sunday’s the only day ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:11-15
Denomination: Foursquare
The message exhorts Christians to step up to the plate in their responsibility to evangelize a lost and dying world.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY EZEKIEL 33:1-9 READ AFTER OPENING REMARKS JUST WHAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS CHRISTIANS? ARE WE NOT GOD’S AMBASSADORS? PAUL TELLS US IN 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ,” WHAT IS AN AMBASSADOR? WEBSTER DEFINES AMBASSADOR AS “AN OFFICIAL OF THE ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9
Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.
Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29
The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.
OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
We all have broken the laws and commands of God. As a result, we stand guilty and condemned before Him. But Christ came to take away our sin.
Jesus came into the world to deal with sin A. The reason Jesus came into this world to die for us. 1. Essentially, and primarily, Jesus came to deal with 2 great problems: Sin and death. Rom 8:1-2. 2. They are interlinked. Sin led to death. 3. But the main problem is sin. 4. See Matt ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 1:25, Romans 3:23
God is bigger than our present circumstances and will carry out / is carrying out His plan for the future through us.
CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK UPWARD” Haggai 2:18-23 Supporting Scripture: Psalm 65:1-8 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 1:3-10 INTRO There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23
Denomination: Nazarene
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