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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
A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.
A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
compares the church of Sardis to the church today.
“REVEALING THE REVELATION” “The Church of Sardis” September 28, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Holiness
Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are not GOD PLANTED!
HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH? CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does, he plants the seed, cultivates the seed, fertilizes the seed and then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.
Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:1-12
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.
September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24) They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Why we need the Church
Introduction at the start of church: How to Have a Good Day Psalm 34:11-16 How often has someone said to you, "Have a good day"? That’s a nice statement, but what does it mean? When you review the day’s activities before you go to bed, how do you know whether the day was good or bad? When ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
Sermon Three of a series
The Church that Needed Courage Revelation 2:8-11 Let us not forget that as we continue this study that we can apply the letters to these churches three ways. These are literal churches. The beauty of our Bible is that we can prove that the places named actually exist, or at least existed. It ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
The Church, our messes, Jesus' love
LOVE THE CHURCH HONESTLY Revelation 2-3 (p861-863) June 23, 2013 INTRODUCTION Do you know how you can tell if someone really loves you or not? It’s not so much if they hug on you and smile at you in your presence…Don’t get me wrong, that’s encouraging and nice, ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1.
How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1. Ask the Lord to be your comforter in times of grief. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our sorrow so that we can offer others, in their sorrows, the consolation that we have received from God ourselves." (2 Cor. 1 :4) 2. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Discipleship begins where control ends. Trust is revealed not by belief, but by movement
Introduction We live in a time that prizes manageability above almost everything else. We want lives that are controllable, predictable, and efficient. We value systems that reduce friction and minimize risk. We are constantly offered ways to simplify what feels demanding, streamline what feels ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 10:27, Hebrews 3:7-8, Matthew 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.
There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21
Topics: Vibrancy, Complacency, Church
The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.
Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28
Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques
Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.
“There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.
To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4
A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.
How to Be a Faithful Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 17, 2006 To start out this morning, I want to ask you, what you think of when I say the word, “Church”? Some people think of an organization – maybe a denomination like the Baptists, or the Lutherans…Maybe, when you ...read more
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