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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
Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.
INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17
Denomination: Baptist
Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward
Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13
Denomination: Anglican
Paul partnered with many people to do what God had called him to do: plant churches. We’re going to look again at one of Paul’s partners, one who had partnered with God to accomplish a great task.
SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Throughout the Bible, we see a picture of a God who is sovereign and powerful and sufficient for any challenge. But ironically enough, God has this partnership with us to help Him accomplish His tasks and purposes. He made us co-Creators with Him to rule and reign ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30
The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to
THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.
(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30
This sermon is centered on the theme of All Saints Sunday, a theme we all need to contemplate.
All Saints Sunday, November 5,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6
Denomination: Lutheran
All Christians can find renewed hope in times of disappointment by 1)keeping an eternal focus, 2)cast your anxiety upon the Lord, 3)be self-controlled and resist the devil, and 4)offer a sacrifice of praise.
If there is anything I’ve learned in my years working as a pastor it is that things don’t always go the way we think they should go. I’ve been witness to more tragic stories than I wish – and the truth is, life is hard. God has chosen to use people just like us to be his ambassadors on this ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A sermon for All Saints Sunday.
All Saints Sunday November 6, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3
The work of a believer begins with worship of God. Although we benefit from worship, worship is for God.
Called to Worship, Equipped to Serve Psalm 62:5-12; Mark 1:14-20 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 25, 2009 Introduction: Mark’s gospel begins abruptly. In the first thirteen verses, we learn that John the Baptist proclaimed the coming of the Messiah, and that John ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor
D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:28-31
Exposition of Acts 19:8-20 regarding the church in Ephesus and Paul’s 3 year ministry there that reached an entire region
Text: Acts 19:8-20, Title: A Church Awaiting God, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/18/09, AM A. Remember this is Sanctity of Life Sunday! B. Opening illustration: funny church names like Corinth Baptist Church… Devils Lake United Methodist Church, Devils Lake, North Dakota, Crooksville First United Methodist ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:8-20
Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.
Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
Denomination: United Methodist
God ask Moses what do you have: He says a rod? Later the a ROD becomes THE ROD OF GOD? Explore the difference in A ROD & THE ROD.
FORGETING THE TOKENS OF THE PROMISE? FINDING THAT PLACE NEAR THE HEART OF GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have two rods before us, can we see the difference in them? Jill : 11/15/14 I have learned a lot in the last 20 months since Jeff has been sick... Things that I thought ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 4:2
A sermon to promote participation in a church-wide prayer emphasis to seek God''s direction.
In Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV), we are told: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Often times, we think we know how to go about ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
This sermon explores our identity as God's adopted children, the implications for our relationships within the church, and the blessings of this spiritual adoption.
Good morning! I greet you with the warmth of Christ's love and the joy that comes from gathering together in His name. We are not merely a congregation, not just a random collection of believers. We are a family, bound by the blood of Christ, united by the Spirit of God, and adopted into the ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
Topics: Adoption, God's Family
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