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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
John says that if we try and live on the hypocritical level of non-admission to guilt and sin, then we are self-deceived. The truth is not in us, and in such a state we cannot be forgiven.
The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9
If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.
Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Jesus appears to stongly condemn remarriage after a divorce. This tends to create a bleak future for a lot of folks. But was this his intent? This sermon covers the message that Jesus was delivering concerning divorce and remarriage.
We are in the midst of a series entitled “Upsetting the Apple Cart.” We have already discovered that murder is wrong but Jesus equated being angry with someone to murder. We have already discovered that adultery is wrong but Jesus equated looking with lust to adultery. Today He really ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32
Denomination: Foursquare
The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us
Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 28:13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Not only did Peter confess Jesus at Caesarea Philippi, Jesus confessed Peter.
1. Matthew 16.13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Do you find it easy to admit when YOU have done something wrong? If we are honest, none of us are really comfortable admitting we have done something wrong.
CALLED TO CONFESS This morning, as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, our focus is on confession, The Oxford dictionary defines confession this way: 1. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty. 2. An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16
Denomination: Pentecostal
In Hebrew the word for gratitude and confession is the same. We are to confess our dependence on God by showing him gratitude.
Today we are going to study an episode that happened in the life of Jesus and discover some truths about gratitude. Let’s begin with Luke 17: 11 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.” Jesus had set his sights on Jerusalem. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-17
Who is Jesus? It's possible to have a high view of Him, but not high enough.
Candidates for public office take polls to gauge their image, how they're perceived by potential voters. Are they viewed as likable, honest, capable? Jesus asked His disciples to share their input as to His public image. What were people saying about Him? He then confronted them with a more ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17
Denomination: Congregational
I believe that we have entered what I am calling the age of antichrist. The social credit system active in China is the pattern the antichrist will institute around the world. This message is a challenge to be ready to confess your faith even if it costs you.
The Good Confession PPT 1 Series title Last weeks message we asked who is igniting your tongue? PPT 2 tongue on fire PPT 3 apostles on fire Then we talked about the best of people can let their tongues get away from them, i.e. Peter. Jesus calls him satan for something he said, and Jesus said on ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 10:37
Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?
Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39
Denomination: Baptist
What is the Good Confession? (Outline taken from: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/confess2.htm)
HoHum: It is rare to have a public figure come clean the way baseball great Pete Rose did after getting caught gambling on sports. He stood before a judge in 1990 and said, “Your honor, I’d like to say I’m very sorry, very shameful to be here today in front of you. I have no excuses, because it’s ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Acts 8:37, Matthew 16:15-17, Romans 10:9-10
Confession, Supplication, Restoration
Confession, Supplication, Remission, Submission, Restoration 1) Confession (1-6) a. Cry i. Three Words to denote the act 1. Transgression – Crossing the Limit 2. Iniquity – Crookedness of the act 3. Sin – Missing the standard of God ii. Three usages for forgiveness 1. Blot Out – No way to pay; take ...read more
We cannot pay the penalty of our sins. The penalty or "wage of sin is death." Therefore God has provided a better way. We lay our sins on Jesus. Isaiah 53 But what happens to confessed sins?
Series: Intercessory Prayer Training - Lesson 2 Topic; Confession of sin Last week we began a spiritual journey on intercession. The objective of this lesson is to enable us to be more effective in our prayer lives. It is designed to take us from praying for 60 seconds to at least 60 ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:9
Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro 12:25 (NKJV)
if you need the PowerPoint - email me. ====================== INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO THE INNER LIFE The Bible never treats anxiety and depression as imaginary, exaggerated, or unspiritual problems. The Bible speaks directly, honestly, and compassionately to the inner life of ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 12:25
Denomination: Church Of God
This sermon explores understanding spiritual reformation, embracing our identity in Christ, and living out the new covenant through the lens of Nehemiah's story.
Good morning, family! It's always a joy to come together like this, isn't it? We're here to share, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. I've got something special planned for us today, so let's get comfortable and ready to receive. I'm reminded of a quote by the renowned Christian ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14
Topics: Spiritual Reformation, New Covenant
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