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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
This sermon explores the dangers of uncontrolled passion and lust, emphasizing the importance of self-control, discipline, and discernment in living a Christ-centered life.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together to fellowship, to seek wisdom, and to grow in our understanding of God's Word. As we gather here, we are reminded of our shared commitment to living in accordance with God's ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 6:26, Proverbs 11:6, Romans 1:24-27
Topics: Lust
Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7
Topics: Growing, Depth, Christ
In our text today we see that this all powerful God will forever join Himself with sinners He has washed pure in the blood of Christ.
Revelation 19:7-10 Purpose: To describe the blessed eternal union of all believers with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God’s grace. INTRODUCTION: In the first six verses of this chapter we see a heavenly vision of the awesome power and glory of God. He is the ultimate and ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:7-10, Revelation 7:1-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
There are numerous practical ways to share from the abundance, not “reluctantly or under compulsion” but with joy! It's important to teach our families to be other-centered.
Serve From The Abundance The passage found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 is an encouragement to be generous out of the many blessings we have received. 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?
OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more
Scripture: John 15:17-21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Isaiah prophetically recalls the fall of Lucifer while addressing God’s judgment upon Babylon. Lucifer, whose name would be changed to Satan (“the adversary”) is conceptually linked to the arrogance of the King of Babylon.
“Off the Chart” Egos Isaiah 14:3-20 1. Today’s joke is short, but one of my funnier jokes. I think I shared it last in 2005. Here goes. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 14:3-20, Ezekiel 28:11-15, Luke 10:17-20, Revelation 12:3-4
The fifth chapter Revelation is a continuation of the fourth chapter.
These divisions in the Bible that divide these chapters is made by men so that when we study the scriptures we can remember where we stopped reading and where to start back reading. • The scene in Chaptes 4 and 5 is takes place in heaven. • In chapter 6 we will go back to the earth where the seal ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.
Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Here’s Biblical algebra problem for you to solve. S+D+T= The mind of God and everything else. (I had to fill in for our youth pastor and this is what I preached.)
Tonight we are going to do some simple algebra. Are you going to be a Wednesday night only Christian or are you going to be a sold out and radical one? How would you define a Wednesday night only Christian? How would you define a sold and radical Christian? If you want to get closer to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: Pentecostal
This passage talks about the fact that tongues were to be a sign to unbelievers to get their attention so that they would further investigate the truths of Christianity.
December 15, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:21-25 ¡§Signs of the times¡¨ INTRODUCTION Christmas is almost here. The signs are everywhere. There are Christmas songs that are playing on the radio, decorations all over town and presents under the tree. But do you know what the top five signs ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:21-25
Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees- build your faith upon the Word of God, not signs. Pay attention to the works of God in our lives.
On Colorado’s Long Peak lie the remains of a giant 400-year-old tree. Age, storms, and avalanches couldn’t bring it down. What did? A tiny beetle you could crush under your foot. It ate right through the bark and devoured its heart. Be careful of little things. • Little attitudes; but if you ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:14-21
This sermon is about how a beleiver can stand firm in his faith in spite of all situations by focusing his attention on the Lord
KEEP THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE YOU AND YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED:Psalms 16:8 OUTLINE 1.SHEPHERD 2.SHIELD 3.SUN 4.STRENGTH 5.SALVATION 6.SONG 7.SATISFACTION THE MESSAGE KEEP THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE YOU AND YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED:Psalms 16:8 1.SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1 Psalm 100:3 If ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:8, Psalm 16:8-11
This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.
Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again.
I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again. One point that should be clear to you, which surprisingly, is not clear to many people, including pastors, is the fact that God’s definition for many things is different from ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17
Our thought life needs our attention, and submission to the Word and Way of the Lord - here is a Biblical help to do just that.
THOUGHTS ON THINKING! I. DARE WE ALLOW GOD TO SEE WHAT WE ARE THINKING? Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.[NIV] Psalm 139:23 O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested: [BBE] a. OUR THOUGHTS ARE ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
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