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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
Although God is certainly not against one being happy, His greatest desire is not our happiness but our holiness.
A. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (READ and COMMENT) 1. How many of you actually believe that the Bible is God’s Word for mankind? COMMENT: Apart from His Son Jesus Christ, the greatest GIFT that God could have provided for mankind is the Bible—His Living Word—because it is literally God—our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:3-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is essential for every believer who desires to walk in power and fulfill God’s purpose.
THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27, Zechariah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the supernatural empowerment given to believers to accomplish God's work on ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27, Zechariah 4:6 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Topics: Inside Out
This sermon explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own understanding and desires.
Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts open, minds eager. We're here to talk about trust. Trust in God. A simple phrase. A big idea. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's the hardest thing we can do. But it's important. It's vital. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The riddles of God are ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Topics: Trust, Lord, Fully
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
Explores Jesus' call to repentance and belief in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the profound change it brings in our desires and lives.
Good morning, dear family of God. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we're here, gathered together to rejoice, to learn, and to grow in His Word. It's always a joy to be in the presence of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship and unity that we find in Christ Jesus. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Topics: Christian Life
The sermon encourages prioritizing God's Kingdom and righteousness over earthly pursuits, and seeking alignment with God's desires and attributes.
Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Seek, First
God's greatest desire is relationship with us. In this series we will talk about four men in the Bible who walked with God and see what we can learn from their experiences.
Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? INTRODUCTION: • GOD’S GREATEST DESIRE IS RELATIONSHIP WITH US. 1. Angels were created as messengers and warriors 2. Cherubim's ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6, Romans 10:8-10, Genesis 6:8-14, Ephesians 2:1-10 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Church Of God
The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!
If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more
Scripture: Acts 18:1-17
Denomination: Holiness
There have been these lying false prophets around through the ages. This would be like in a critical war the soldiers can’t just fight the enemy who wear a different uniform, but within their ranks wearing their same uniform are those who would work to see the enemy win to make a profit.
Peter is writing to the scattered Christians. In his first letter Peter mentions who he is writing to, the scattered Christians of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. Peter is writing from a Roman prison and the Lord has told him his execution is near. He writes this last letter to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22
Denomination: Baptist
We like to think of ourselves as "independent." We should never want or desire independence from God. Even in our independence, we must rely on Him for many things.
DEPENDENCE DAY (Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:5-10) Each year, on July 4th, America celebrates its “birthday.” On the 4th of July in the year 1776 – some 242 years ago, a group of colonists (who were technically Englishmen themselves) drafted a document called the Declaration of Independence – ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
During His first visit, the people of Decapolis desired Jesus to depart from them. When He returned, they were glad to see Him, and desired healing. They declared: He has done all things well. No doubt our Lord does all things well.
Doing all Things Well Mark 7: 31-37 In our text today we find Jesus on a journey, making His way from the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon to the Sea of Galilee. He had taken a route that brought Him through the region of Decapolis on the east side of Galilee. This is the same region where Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:31-37
Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."
You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!
I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26, Galatians 6:1-10
Denomination: Salvation Army
Sometimes, the most detrimental thing God can do is to grant us our desires. The prodigal son's journey to a 'far country' symbolizes a place that first exists in our hearts. This journey and his eventual return home teaches us about the dangers of desire and the power of forgiveness.
Today, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Sons, which is the third story in a series of parables told by Jesus. This parable, along with the stories of a lost coin and a missing sheep, teaches us important lessons about God's love and forgiveness. Let us dive into the story and uncover its ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Topics: Prodigal Son, Forgiveness
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