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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
Throughout all the ages God has been working with all Generations. He is the God of Abraham, God of Jacob and God Isaac.
Concentration: on God’s method of working with generations. “… the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen” (v.17a) “… from David to the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations” (v.17b) “… from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations” (v.17c) “… shall ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:17-21
Meeting our children's greatest need
As we’ve discussed for the last four weeks, raising G-Rated Kids in an X-Rated World is not easy. And perhaps, even in the church, we’ve made it even more difficult because of the expectations that we place on parents. Often, it seems like what I call the “Christian parenting industry” feeds these ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Denomination: Baptist
Lamp Stand and God's children.
Lamp stand and Olive Trees Zechariah 4:6 My Spirit “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of Hosts” Be an oil filled lamp Stand Angel of the Lord shakes him and wakes him up. (v.1). Oil flows but not able to see, only light is ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:6
Denomination: Methodist
This message looks at the cost and return on investing in the lives of children.
Have you ever stepped on a piece of Lego, in the dark? Have you ever wondered how something so small that provides so much enjoyment can cause so much pain? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m going to explain the science behind the pain. There are basically four reasons that are wrapped up in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6
Denomination: Wesleyan
To pass on our legacy of faith to and through our children, we must Know God and Make Him Known to them.
1. OK City Survivor Tree The most-sacred symbol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a tree: a sprawling, shade-bearing, an old American elm. Tourists drive from miles around to see her. People pose for pictures beneath her. Arborists carefully protect her. She adorns posters and letterhead. Other trees ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The purpose of this sermon is to help parents find out which style of parenting they are currently using and which style of parenting they should be using.
He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3: 4-5 Eli was disqualified from leadership because he did not restrain his children fro doing wrong. ( 1 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5
A study of the 5th commandment to honor our parents.
AG: A corrupt businessman once told Mark Twain: "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top." To that Mark Twain replied: "I have a better idea. You could stay in Boston and KEEP them." (Moody Bible Institute’s ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:12
Child Dedication
1 SAMUEL 1:24-28 “GIVE ‘EM BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids – Besides, I lost the receipt.” B) The truth is, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28
We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.
Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more
Mother’s Day is marked on the second Sunday in May.
Mother’s Day is marked on the second Sunday in May. It’s a day to celebrate Mothers, Mothers- to- be and any woman who has had a significant influence in our lives. Every human being is born of a woman. That makes a woman so unique and incredibly special. Also, most mothers combine motherhood ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 7:20
The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.
Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11
The place of children. Trust in riches a snare. Eternal life inherited, not earned.
WHO THEN CAN BE SAVED? Luke 18:15-30. 1. Jesus blesses the little children (Luke 18:15-17). People brought infants to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples sought to turn them away (Luke 18:15). Sometimes church people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:15-30
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To encourage believers to be strong in their faith by putting on the full Armor of God and utilizing the power of prayer to stand firm against spiritual battles.
Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the Bible that talks about the Armor of God, the Power of Prayer, and how we are to be raised up as warriors for the Kingdom. This is a message that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It's about ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Topics: Children Of God, Kingdom
This sermon explores the biblical call to obedience, its impact on character development, and its role in aligning our will with God's.
Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united in our love for God and our hunger for His holy word. We are here today to navigate the waters of spiritual wisdom, to understand more deeply the divine directives that shape our lives and our relationships. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Topics: Children, Obey, Parents
Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.
Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:22-38
Denomination: Assembly Of God