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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
To be Holy is to be set apart. Not “Holier than Thou”, not religious, but Holy in God’s sight. Are we set apart? To be set apart is to be a Christ-like example to those around us.
What do we mean when we say something is Holy? Look at your Bible. It says “Holy Bible.” What makes it Holy? The land of Israel is called “The Holy Land.” The city of Jerusalem is called “The Holy City.” Why? There is a quality about all three that they share in common, They all belong to ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15
Denomination: Christian Church
THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU ARE GOING TO TRAVEL ONE LEADING TO DESTRUCTION, DEATH AND HELL AND THE OTHER LEADING TO LIFE EVERLASTING.
DOWN THIS ROAD TEXT MATTHEW 7: 13-14 13) ENTER BY THE NARROW GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADS TO DESTRUCTION, AND THERE ARE MANY WHO GO IN BY IT. 14) BECAUSE NARROW IS THE GATE AND DIFFICULT IS THE WAY WHICH LEADS TO LIFE, AND THERE ARE FEW WHO FIND ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A short Palm Sunday look at the entrance of Jesus leading up to the last supper. I used this to lead into communion.
Faces in The Crowd Luke 19:28-41 Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-42
Denomination: Baptist
Luke leads us from Jesus back to Adam, but Paul leads us from the old Adam to the new.
MESSIAH AS THE NEW ADAM. Luke 3:23-38; Romans 5:12-21. Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, a voice from heaven declared, “You are My beloved Son; in whom I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). This was not the way Jesus’ neighbours would view Him: to them, He was ‘the carpenter’s son’ (Matthew ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:23-38, Romans 5:12-21
There’s an old saying, "To lead people walk, behind them." To lead others to Glory, that’s another story. Let’s examine the road that leads to Heaven together!
Introduction Most of those my age called him "Little Joe" I can remember sitting on the floor on Sunday nights, 8:00 PM and watching him with anticipation ride up on his painted pony with his Dad (Ben) and two older brothers "Hoss and Adam." Later he starred in "Little House On The Prairie." and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.
How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Denomination: Holiness
Conflict is a catalyst for growth in Christians because we called to be more. Conflict leads to holiness
This 3-part message series entitled Reconcile. Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple statement is a ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Matthew 5:38-39
Christians have used the word so often for evil that it is hard to accept the reality that you can also be passionate for good. It is Biblical and Christlike to lust for the pleasure of those things that are pleasing to God.
Jesus said in Luke 22:15, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Jesus used the same word used all through the New Testament for lust to describe His passionate desire to eat the final Passover with His disciples. He had a passion for the Passover. Paul ...read more
God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.
Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.
1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more
Scripture: John 8:30-59
Conflict is a catalyst for growth in Christians because we called to be more. Conflict leads to holiness.
READ as the INTRO 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15, Colossians 1:15-23
Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?
INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are daily being conformed to his image... but when we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace.
Title: Don’t! But if you do… Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Thesis: Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are being conformed to his image daily... but if we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace in Jesus. Introduction This is the Second Sunday of Easter. We recently ...read more
To reform is to become a better person. That is what reformatories intend to do. But to transform means death to our self and to be spiritually born into Christlikeness. That is what the Holy Spirit can do.
Charles Colson said, and I quote, “Psychiatry, properly administered, can turn a schizophrenic bank robber into a mentally healthy bank robber. A good teacher can turn illiterate criminal into an educated criminal. But they are still bank robbers and criminals.” D.L. Moody said, ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.
How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37
Topics: Heart Posture, Holiness, Perseverance
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