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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 "distant voice" often correlates to a sound heard from a far-off location, which is faint or unclear due to the distance involved.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet once remarked: “Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness; So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.” ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 46:10, Revelation 3:20, Hebrews 3:15
Crying wolf is defined as a call for help when it is not needed, culminating in a possible non-belief by others when aid is truly required.
Criss Jami, an American poet, essayist and musician once remarked: “Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help.” Revelation 13:1 reminds us: “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 1 John 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 10:12
In a metaphorical sense, shelf life could be considered the beneficial active ingredients of an entity.
Kabir Bedi, an Indian actor once remarked: “Every relationship comes with a shelf life; that duration could be a minute or even a lifetime. If, for whatever reasons, a relationship cannot last a lifetime, contrary to what the two people imagined, then both the individuals have to be communicative ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 27:19, Psalm 121:7-8
Discernment is the ability to judge well, perceive subtle differences, and make wise decisions
Oprah Winfrey, an American female host and television producer once remarked: “Often focus on self-belief, overcoming challenges, gratitude, and living authentically, emphasizing that your attitude shapes your reality, your past doesn't define you, and true success comes from aligning your ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10, 1 John 4:1, James 1:5, Hebrews 5:14
A mink is a semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal within the weasel family (Mustelidae).
Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist and essayist once remarked: "We need the tonic of the wilderness, to wade sometimes in the marsh where the bittern and the meadow hen lurk, and hear the booming of the snipe; to smell the whispering sedge where only some wilder and more solitary fowl ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Job 29:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Peter 3:3-4
This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, fostering strength amidst frailty, fortifying against fickleness, and finding fulfillment in faithfulness.
Good morning, dear friends and beloved members of our faith community. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where we can draw near to God and each other, sharing in the fellowship of believers and the richness of His Word. Today, we are going to spend some time in the book of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Topics: Lost, Lonely, Lazy
There is so much conflicting teaching in the church today. How do we discern the true from the false?
By Their Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction We have always had false prophets in the world. So when Jesus tells His followers to be wary of them, He isn't saying anything new. The Old Testament is full of examples. But what is the difference between a false prophet and one who speaks truly for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
How to have a healthy church.
"Healthy Church" Acts 2:37-47 HAM, HENEK, MET hile I was serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I understood what ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47
Denomination: Baptist
All things in common
The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:40-47
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-25
How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?
Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are administered] has in common
Romans 11:33 - 12:8 Introduction We have said that every orthodox church regards the marks of the church to be four: The church is One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic. When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.
The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...
Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.
There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:7-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
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