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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
This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.
As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Words spoken in harmony with God’s Word will always work wonders. Our confession always precedes our possession. Whether positive or negative, we will have what we say! I choose and want to say what the Word of God says than my flesh or mind would say. How about you?
CONFESSION OF GOD’S PROMISES! Words spoken in harmony with God’s Word will always work wonders. Our confession always precedes our possession. Whether positive or negative, we will have what we say! Proverbs 6:2 (KJV) Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 6:2, Isaiah 57:19, 1 Peter 2:24, John 15:7, Psalm 27:1 (view more) (view less)
Believers can rebound from carnality to spirituality by naming their sins to God.
REBOUND FROM SIN (Confession) (Luke 15:11-32) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/rebound.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32, "...if you abide (live continually or be at home) in My word, then you are truly disciples (or ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In this sermon we examine the confession part of our Christian life and how it fits into the House of Faith.
The House of Faith Part 4 – The Confession Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 18:21 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” PRAYER † We’ve talked about spiritual warfare. We understand that God hasn’t left us without means here on ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 18:21
Denomination: Bible Church
Part 3 of our House of Faith sermon series which will focus on the Confession pillar. We will see how once we have our thinking changed by God, and we read His Holy Word, it fills our heart to overflowing. The scriptures tell us that from the overflow of
The House of Faith Part 4 – The Confession Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 18:21 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” PRAYER † We’ve talked about spiritual ...read more
A sermon for the festival of Pentecost, Series B. Preached 5/31/2009 @ Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was also Confirmation Sunday at Our Saviour’s.
This morning we have two very important things going on as a part of our worship service. The most obvious is that today is Confirmation Sunday. For the last two years, Jake, Samantha, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Miranda, and Lexie have gone through careful instruction with me in the basics of the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Denomination: Lutheran
David’s soul trusted God and so was led to make three confessions; does yours do the same?
3 CONFESSIONS OF THE TRUSTING SOUL Psalm 16 Thematic Statement: How is it with your soul, brother? David gives us a yardstick here, by which to tell. His soul truly trusted God, and made three confessions. Does your soul make the same confessions? v.1 “In You I put my trust” Discuss “trust” vs. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-3
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
from a series on Nehemiah.
Title: “Confessing Sin” Scripture: Neh. 9 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-29-06 Intro: In 1884 Grover Cleveland was running against James G. Blaine for the presidency of the U.S. Blaine supporters discovered that Cleveland, who was a bachelor at the time, had fathered a son by Mrs. ...read more
This sermon explores the true identity of Jesus, the power of genuine faith, and the importance of committing to follow Jesus, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.
Good morning, church family! It's a blessing to be gathered here together to explore the Word of God. Today, we’re exploring Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that challenges us to recognize Jesus' true identity, discover the transformative power of genuine faith, and commit to following Jesus with all ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Topics: Transforming Faith
I take no pleasure of anyone going to hell - but God's justice is satisfied, and today UBL's knees bow and his tongue confesses Jesus Christ as Lord! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.
Death of Osama bin Laden http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/binLaden.html We rejoiced at the news, as did much of the world. Many sang and danced and partied. Patriotism was renewed and partisanship again went by the wayside much like it did on 9/11. If only we would continue longer in our lessons ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 24:17
Denomination: Baptist
Subtle sin hinders our prayer as surely as the blatant ones. It does not have to be blatant. It does not have to be an outward action. It does not have to be anything anyone else knows about. If we regard iniquity in our hearts the Lord will not listen.
“If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Psalms 66:18 Before writing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” before becoming a leader of the Reformation, before his 95 Theses, Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. One thing that did not change for ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 66:18
Part of our weekly worship includes the corporate confession of our sins. This message considers the benefits of confession and the components of proper confession.
Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of person who felt need to confess terrible sin. (see illustrations at end). Teaching 1. Confessing sin to pastor or priest - isn’t that a Roman Catholic thing? Didn’t that go out with the Reformation? Perhaps but the felt need we have to confess our ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9
Jonah was a last forced to identify himself and in so doing made a confession about the God of the Hebrews. His confession in an audible voice aroused an Inner Voice which called him to return to the God he left in Israel.
JONAH 1:9 COWARDLY CONFESSION CAUSES CONSTERNATION I. HIS CONFESSION: A. Citizenship. B. Concept. C. Contrast. II. HIS CERTAINTY: A. Creator. B. Created. C. Controller. III. HIS CONTRITION: A. Cowardice. B. Cause. C. Conversion. Jonah was out of running room. He had gone just ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9
Denomination: Methodist
Pentecost 5(C) - Confession is good for our souls. Human desires completely corrupts. God’s forgiveness completely cures.
CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR OUR SOULS (Outline) J uly 5, 2009 -- PENTECOST 5 -- 2 Samuel 12:1-10; 13-15 INTRO: The problem with mankind in this world is sin, sin, and sin. Not many want to hear about sin. Mankind cannot solve the problem of sin. Everyone sins. Everyone will continue to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15
Peter's Confession
Matthew 16:21-23 [Context] 1. Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and it is here where he receives a new name (from Simon to Peter). Simon meant sifted or swayed, Peter means Petros / rock. 2. It is only after Jesus’ identity is firmly established with the disciples that ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational