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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
A sermon about Jesus from Proverbs 8:22-31 (Some illustrations and thoughts from other Sermon Central Contributors)
Evening Service for 10/31/2010 Proverbs 8:22-31 WBTU: A. Last week we talked about Adulterous Anne and temptation. B. Chapters 8 and 9 begin a compare and contrast between Folly and Wisdom. Solomon puts it in terms of two women: Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly. He discusses these concepts as ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16
July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42
Denomination: Lutheran
HOW DO YOU SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS? I wonder what it would be like for the Father in Mark 9:14. His son had a life-threatening illness and he was seeking physical, emotional and spiritual answers.
Mark 9:14-27 – HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS He was having a biopsy on a lump. The doctor was concerned and rightly so. It turned out to be bowel cancer, a devastating discovery and as we walked into my office he asked me for my support in prayer. Of course I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:14-27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When God created the universe, he created it perfect. We lost that perfection that paradise when we sinned. Through Christ we have paradise regained by being Born Again.
Paradise Lost and regained The original intent of Creation was to live in a Paradise atmosphere where all was peaceful. Jacob understood this. In Genesis 49:28 he blesses the twelve tribes he blessed them appropriately. The writer sums up in unequivocal terms the substance of Jacob’s words to ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-16
When the disciples received the Holy Spirit, it marked the beginning of the Spirit-filled life God planned for His people, and its relevance to Christians today.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a journey back in time, to a simple upper room in Jerusalem – a room that marked a significant turning point in Christian history. This was a room where ordinary individuals had a life-changing encounter, where the power of the Holy Spirit was ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:13-14
Topics: Upper Room
Staying motivated while serving God can be difficult but God has given us keys for maintaining motivation in the Great Commission He’s called us to - these keys will help you stay focussed and energized towards the goal.
Merriam-Webster’s Definition: Motivation is something, as a need or desire, that causes a person to act. Russ Akins – “Motivation is the measure of what it takes to overcome initial inertia and become activated towards some sort of accomplishment.” Introduction: One second before you die, if you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-16
Emphasize the crucial role fathers play in both the family and the church, as they set an example for their children and actively participate in ministry to support and equip the next generation of believers.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a topic close to the hearts of many of us gathered here: the role of fathers in both the church and the family. Our Scripture focus today comes from Ephesians 4:12, which states, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:12
Topics: Father's Role
This is a parable that I created to illustrate the different types of people responding to Christ.
The Parable of the Three Baseball Fans I Corinthians 9:24-27 NOTE: Before I entered the auditorium, I changed into a baseball uniform. As the organist played and the people sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” I entered the auditorium and walked up on stage. I loved seeing the surprised look on ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.
April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Denomination: Baptist
One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer
Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 2:42
Denomination: Church Of God
If you have ever wanted to know what it looked like to live a resurrected life Paul gives the pattern here. God not only redeems and restores our relationship with Him but also with others. Live this pattern to powerfully display Jesus.
Intro: Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will celebrate those that have served in the United States Military because their service and many their sacrifice purchased the freedom to stand or sit or sing or speak today. There are many ways we could come up with to honor their memory, service and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-28
Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.
The Challenge to Love Much Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
As parents, we must be vigilant about the spiritual atmosphere and well being of our loved ones. Today I want to discuss the issue of Halloween from a Christian perspective...
As parents, we must be vigilant about the spiritual atmosphere and well being of our loved ones. Today I want to discuss the issue of Halloween from a Christian perspective. Should we be involved in the celebration of Halloween? Let's understand Halloween and God’s protection, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:21, 1 Peter 5:8
In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.
As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:1-10
Psalm 100 and I Thessalonians 5:16-18 give guides on planting a family Thanksgiving Garden.
Plant a Thanksgiving Garden Psalm 100 I Thessalonians 5:18 Someone e-mailed me what love means to 4 to 8 year old children. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5
Denomination: Free Methodist
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