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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
Covid-19 struck at one of the vital and indispensable aspects of our humanity: our interconnectedness, interdependence, our mutuality and our God-ordained relationships. Jesus was all about relationships. It is unnatural and unhealthy to stay in isolation.
Introduction Slide 1 (title): I am excited about this new 12 part series of messages we begin today. The thoughts to develop it were sown when I received a message from a friend during the Lenten Season on the Liturgical calendar. He mentioned an important aspect from one of the 14 Stations of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.
DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50
Denomination: United Methodist
How do you think the church should encourage singles? What if you knew the value of single and married people to the church family and the benefits of integrating the two? You are invited to consider ways to better support single people!
(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Singles and the Church Selected Scriptures Today we continue with our 3-part series on Singles. Last Sunday we looked at Singles and Marriage. Today, Singles and the Church. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34
Denomination: *other
Parents and grandparents must be ready, willing, and able to have inevitable and expected spiritual conversations with our children and grandchildren all about God in order to help them build a solid foundation for life in Jesus Christ.
CHRISTIAN PARENTING: SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27 #parenting INTRODUCTION… Communication Issues (tvtropes.org) I want to share some TV shows and movies with you this morning as we begin to warm up to the topic that we will eventually find in the Scriptures. All of ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.
In verses 1-4: Moses had everything accomplished for him for he was the child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding the vocation he was educated to loathe (Genesis 43:32; 46:32-34), and he lived as an obscure outsider. How humbling ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12
We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."
Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12 • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24
Ordinary Proper 22: Our individualistic orientation as a culture has brought many ills upon us. Among those is the deterioration of the family. This message looks at Jesus’ teaching on the intention of God for men and women and children.
Leonard Sweet, professor of theology at Drew University was the keynote speaker at a theological convocation that I attended last fall. Part of Dr. Sweet’s message focused on the rampant individualism that has become so much a part of our culture. Here is a paraphrase of part of what he said: ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:2-16
Denomination: Lutheran
Correlation between Culture and Communication
BLESS THIS HOME CONQUERING OFFENSE Miracle Place Church May 19, 2013 – Sunday May 23, 2013 – Thursday Correlation between Culture and Communication Genesis 2:7, 15, 18, 21-24 Definitions: Correlation – two things so related that one directly complements the other (such as a husband and ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 18:1-35
The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.
THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This is an unhappy world. WE need to tell people about love --- we need to demonstrate love to others.
LET THEM KNOW… TRY UNDERSTANDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Kings 3:9 (ESV) Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:20, 1 John 4:7-19, Proverbs 18:1
This sermon explores Nehemiah's faith journey, emphasizing the importance of community, reliance on Jesus, and the desire to be remembered favorably by God.
Beloved family of God, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, eager to share the timeless truths that God has woven into the pages of His sacred Word. As we gather together under the banner of His love, let's prepare our hearts to receive the divine wisdom that He has in ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31
Topics: Nehemiah, Community Problems
God wants you and I to see our relationships as an opportunity to - Experience Community, Develop The Attitude Of Jesus, Grow In The Fruit Of The Spirit, Show The World That We Are His Disciples
Seeing Relationships As An Opportunity 20/20 Vision OKAY – I want to start of with a passage from John 17… Jesus is in the garden praying. He know that in mere moments the Judas and the soldiers will come and the arrest, the beatings, the suffering and the march to the cross and His death will ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-23, Genesis 2:18, Philippians 2:3-8
"Unity of faith" is value which must be sought and maintained for the church to function, bear fruit, and serve one another in love.
Introduction: It was January 1862, in the heart of the American Civil War, when then Union Army marched its way to the heart of the South where it endured a long fought battle against the Confederate Army in New Orleans, Louisiana. Finally, in April of the same year, New Orleans came under the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
Denomination: Friends
This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Strengthen Individual Gifts where we seek “To grow each person’s enduring and unique talents recognising that the greatest room for growth is in the areas of our greatest strengths.”
Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010. Some of the sermons are very different so new ones have been uploaded - but this one was so similar I have just updated it. The old one in the series has been removed. Message Strengthening Individual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 There is a saying ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. Yet people wonder what church is all about? Why do we go to church? No doubt you may have heard this - Is church relevant in this day & age?
“What’s this Church thing all about Anyway” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. You hear me stress how important it is to come to Bible Class and Sunday school, the Bible says ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23
Denomination: Apostolic
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