Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Notice, this verse starts off with the word, “Beware.” Any time we see the word “Beware” we need to pay attention!
Illus: If you are an insurance salesman and you drive up to a home that has a large sign on the gate of the fence that says, “Beware of bad dog”, you can not blame the owner if this vicious dog tries to eat your leg off before you get to the car. Life is filled with many things to BEWARE ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:8
Denomination: Baptist
Today we hear the alarming news about the cloning of human beings.
There are already some serious questions that keep coming up about cloning, such as: • Could you clone Larry King, or would it have to be living tissue? • If we clone our generation will there be enough of them working to support Social Security when I retire? • If Larry King clones himself and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8
Jesus was self educated, and was an intellectual of His day. He knew His nations past history well through His study of the Old Testament.
A teacher began his Sunday School class by starting a discussion. He said he was reading in the Bible about a living dog and a dead lion, and he asked the class which they would rather be? There was a pause, and then Jack spoke up and said, "I'd rather be the living dog. It's better ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:40-52
Jesus is practicing psycho-somatic medicine. He is using what is very popular today because it works like a charm-the placebo effect.
Variety is not only the spice of life it is the very essence of life. Consider the bacteria that is all about us and within us. There are about 1500 different basic forms or species of these tiny one celled creatures. If you took 400 trillion of these creatures they would weigh only about 1 pound. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:31-37
We need to be constantly asking ourselves how our thinking on any issue is uniquely Christian. We need to ask, can a good pagan without Christ, and without revelation think the same as I do? If so, what does Christianity have to say on the issue that is of any unique value?
The first fly said to the second fly, "Human beings are funny aren't they?" "Why do you say that," responded the second fly?" "Well," said the first, "they spend a pile of money building a beautiful ceiling, and then always walk on the floor." From ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:2
We tenaciously cling to the past causing our minds to be dusty and musty.
Musty Minds – Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: A young high school athlete was a part of a relay race. It involved a group of 4 athletes running around a one mile track with each person stationed at ¼ mile intervals where a baton was passed to the next runner. The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We cultivate learned responses in life that we call upon as the need arises. This is a gift from God and represents the way in which we become productive people. However this same process also teaches us how to be a casualty of life. Renewing the mind is then found at the Cross of Christ.
Read it or watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-2TCf28HM&t The following information presents a biblical point of view and is provided only for educational and entertainment purposes. It represents the opinions of its author alone. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:5-13
Denomination: *other
This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 2nd sermon in the series, Balanced Living.
Series: Balanced Living [#2] YOUR MIND 1 Peter 1:13 Introduction: We are going to continue our Series on Balanced Living tonight. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different areas of our lives. Tonight, we are going to look at how to stay mentally fit. 1 Peter 1:13 Peter ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13
Disapproval and discouragement can result from ridicule. We should choose not to respond in the same manner or to become discouraged when we are ridiculed for our faith or criticized for doing what we know is right.
Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
How to have the mind of Christ and its importance in the Christian life and experience.
A Mind that Matters Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Why would the angels prompt the followers of Jesus to stop watching the sky for Jesus? Was it wrong for them to want Jesus to return? Or is there something else we need to see here?
Years ago, a famous Supreme Court Justice named Oliver Wendall Holmes said: “Some people are so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good.” Now, I’m not exactly sure why he said that, but it has been true in the past. ILLUS: In 1823, there was a Baptist minister by the name of William ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:9-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.
THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16
Denomination: Pentecostal
The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that illustrate the importance of these qualities, which are essential for a life of obedience and service to God.
In the pursuit of spiritual growth and maturity, Christians are called to cultivate a renewed mind, one that is transformed by the power of God's Word and guided by the principles of humility and lowliness. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that illustrate the importance of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:16, Luke 22:24-27
A sermon to adults on the war that rages in all of our minds.
“The Battle for the Mind” 6/22/25 a.m. 2 Cor. 10:1-5 I don’t think we realize the BATTLE that is being waged today. I’m NOT talking about the war in the Middle East. Iran vs. Israel. That’s definitely something that we all need to be praying about. I’m NOT talking about the war on ILLEGAL ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5
Understand and emulate the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, recognizing the power of His exalted name, and cultivating His mindset in our relationships and actions.
Good morning, church family! We're diving deep into God's Word today, straight into Philippians 2:5-11. We're going to be exploring the mind of Christ, the humility of obedience, and the exalting of Jesus' name. A.W. Tozer once said, "The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his ...read more
Topics: Humility, Obedience