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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
THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!
THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Denomination: Baptist
Surrendering our desire to be king to the true King of the universe and us. And in the act of surrender we find freedom and life.
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on that small donkey, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, and ultimately King of the Universe. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But that was not going to happen. They ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.
INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7
The silence in heaven was complete and heart-breaking when God asked for a worthy one. But then a Lamb steps up and takes the scroll...
Passage: Revelation 5:1-10 Intro: PP (butterfly out of focus, then in focus, then out again) 1. dissatisfaction, satisfaction, dissatisfaction. 2. for centuries we have celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter. 3. we have looked at the story of the crucifixion of Jesus millions of times. 4. but the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.
“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Denomination: United Methodist
THE WAY WE SHOULD SEE JESUS!!!
THE CHRIST MATT 16:13-17 INTRO: CAESAREA PHILIPPI 1: GENTILE TERRITORY A) 120 MILES FROM JERUSALEM B) A PLACE OF MANY DIFFERENT RELIGIONS C) A MELTING POT D) A BIG CENTER FOR BAAL WORSHIP POINT: JESUS HAS HIS DISCIPLES IN A STRANGE PLACE WHERE THE LANGUAGES WERE DIFFERENT, THEIR WERE MANY ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17
Denomination: Other
Today we will be investigating some of the facts or proofs of Christ's resurrection.
Last time, we looked at the various kinds of sufferings that Jesus Christ experienced both on His way to the Cross and once He was nailed to the Cross. We concluded, as the Scripture teaches, that Jesus died and was very much dead. He had to die in order to pay the penalty for our sin. Today we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sunday morning 2000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus are hiding in a locked room. They were without hope. They were afraid to go out into the streets. On this Easter we can understand their fear as we sequester behind closed doors shuttered windows. Quotes from B. Graham & C. Colson
He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The world has tried to cancel Easter and shutter church doors. Easter cannot be canceled… 2000 years ago all the forces of hell tried that and it failed. The forces of evil tried to kill the infant Jesus. Their plan failed. The same forces of evil ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:2, Matthew 28:5-7
Denomination: Lutheran
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h
Did you notice the common theme that comes through in the two Bible Readings we just heard? Not just the theme that God has sent his Son in the form of this child Jesus. No, I’m thinking of the fact that God has sent him to communicate with us. God has spoken to us by a son, Hebrews tells us. Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Denomination: Anglican
From a human perspective, what was required to win Saul of Tarsus to faith in the Son of God? Someone had to outlive, out-love, and outdo the rabid rabbi. That someone was Stephen.
“When they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right ...read more
He is risen! He is alive! Jesus raised never to die again. Others in the New Testament were raised, but died again, like Lazarus. Jesus was raised from the dead and he shall live forever.
The resurrection is the very central point and essence of Christianity. It is “of first importance” of the Christian faith. That essence and the importance is captured beautifully in For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5
God gives us a new identity in Christ, freeing us from old labels and shame, and calling us beloved, forgiven, and truly new.
There’s a name tag on the table for every one of us. Maybe it’s not paper and ink, maybe it’s old memories and new mistakes, report cards and résumés, whispers and headlines. Labels stick. Some feel like tattoos. Others like Post-its that refuse to peel away. Have you noticed how fast the world ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Topics: Identity, Relationship, Jesus
Through the narrative of the Emmaus Walk, Luke summarizes His Gospel - 1. Jesus has Risen from the Dead ( Life is now different) 2. Jesus Is Here In Our Midst (through His Holy Spirit)
Scripture: Luke 24:13-39 Title: Soul Walking Proposition: Through the narrative of the Emmaus Walk, Luke summarizes His Gospel - 1. Jesus has Risen from the Dead ( Life is now different) 2. Jesus Is Here In Our Midst (through His Holy Spirit) INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 116:1-4, 1 Peter 1:17-23
Denomination: Nazarene
Christ calls the Church in Thyatira and all those who bear His name to Turn from their Sin or face His judgment.
The Presbyterian Church leadership of Canada set up a commission last year and named it the "Rainbow Communion," with the intent of researching the idea of having the church officially and publicly repent for what some called its sins against the LGBTQ community. To the average non-Christian the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29
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