Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Jesus came to save us from sin and death at just the right time, showing His love for us even while we were still sinners. His sacrifice brings peace and transforms us through our trials and suffering.
You know how we sometimes talk about the whole sin thing and how it's like this giant wall between us and God? Well, today we're going to dig into how Jesus is like the ultimate superhero, who came to smash that wall to pieces. Imagine you're stuck in a burning building, smoke everywhere, no way ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-8
Topics: Redemption, Divine Grace, Eternal Life, Faith In Christ
There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.”
Sermon Series: Less is More with God Part 2 Sermon Title: Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? introduction There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.” Let me show you what I am talking about by looking at the words of Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius
It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48
Denomination: Anglican
When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.
“His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
When God's people as a whole fail to be light, we as individual believers can still SHINE.
God's Tough Love for His Dysfunctional People (Hosea 1:1-10) [Note: I tossed my original intro for this late-breaking one.] 1. Early this morning I got a call at 2a.m. from the alarm company. 2. We had the police out to check things out, all was well. 3. Terry told me about starting a new job ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but for those who know Jesus, there are a lot of things that are certain.
What Gives the Christian Comfort in Troublesome Times? By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with uncertainties. You never know what the next minute will hold, or what tomorrow may hold for your life. Of course we all know that God has every moment of our lives in his hand, and yet, even with the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:38-39
Many Christians today are guilty of thinking that Jesus wants us to be comfortable. Our comfort, at least in this life, is not very high on his list of what he wants for us.
It has been about 3 years that Jesus has been working with the disciples. They have heard some teaching that they understood, and some that they didn’t. They have seen Jesus do some incredible things. They believe with all of their being that he is the Messiah. But what they believe of the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Lord Calls Equips and Comforts his servants
Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10 – 22:5 John 14: 23-29 A HOLY CALL A HOLY CITY A HOLY COUNSELOR In scripture God is referred to as HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. He is God in three persons, the Holy trinity. When I looked at the scripture passages for today in preparation for ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:9-15
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:8
Topics: Comfort, Suffering
A Thanksgiving mesage from Psalm 65.
John Reynolds, in his Anecdotes of the Rev. John Wesley (1828), tells the story of Wesley’s student days at Lincoln College in Oxford. A porter knocked on Wesley’s door one evening and asked to speak with him. After some conversation, Wesley noted the man’s thin coat (it was a cold winter ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13
Denomination: Other
This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was saying to us, “Remember Me in My gardens!”
Opening -What are some of your favorite things when it comes to Easter? -tell story of picking daffodils as a child with my mother in her gardens… Introduction This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was ...read more
Scripture: John 19:38-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Joseph had it all - favored by his father, in a position of power - yet God moved him out of the place of having it all to having nothing. What does that teach us?
Genesis 37-38 Sometimes when we think about the patriarchs and the leaders of the tribes of Israel they take on sort of a patina glow – a sort of holiness – like they were not quite human. But here in chapters 37 and 38 we see the very human nature of Jacob’s twelve sons. We see the dirt swept ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
This sermon uses some new ideas to show how God loves you... YOU are His number one passion.
Series: Discovering the Heart of God Part 1 His Passion for You Song of Solomon 7:10 “I am my beloved’s and his desire if for me.” This morning I want to begin a series of sermons I will call, “Discovering the Heart of God.” I will admit it is a daunting task. Slide 2 I am very much aware of ...read more
Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10
On Holy Thursday Jesus institutes his sacred meal and commands us to love one another
April 9, 2020 – Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 His Real Presence Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Tonight is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. Normally, we ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-35
Denomination: Lutheran
Explores God's profound love and grace, as demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, and encourages reflection on personal experiences of this grace.
Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in His name, under His roof. We're here to share in His word. We're here to find comfort in His teachings. We're here to learn. To grow. To love. Today, we turn to a well-known verse. A verse many of us learned in Sunday School. A verse that ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Topics: Memories
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