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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
God can use what you already have to help you overcome challenges, just like David used five smooth stones to defeat Goliath. By understanding David's approach, we can learn how to conquer the giants in our own lives.
Today, we're diving into the epic showdown between David and Goliath. We're gonna focus on those five smooth stones David used to take down Goliath and see how God can use what we've got. Object Lesson: Bring out a sling and five smooth stones. Demonstrate how David might have used them. [Read 1 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40, Matthew 14:13-21
Topics: Resilience, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
This is a FATHER'S DAY LESSON, but can be used any time... It is an illustrated lesson and will need some preparation.
NOT MANY FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Exo. 20:12 HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15
Denomination: Assembly Of God
God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.
ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
God knows the beginning and and the end of every situation that happens to us. He wants us to trust Him and have faith everything will work out in our favor, because that’s the way God Says things will always go when you are willing to let Him be in charge of the final results!”
Thanksgiving is over, what now? Traditionally we celebrate Thanksgiving and we take the time to be thankful for the things that we have already received and the things that God has done in our lives. There are two conditions related to what we have and are experiencing, as to why we are ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 17:11-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.
Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:1, Numbers 12:1-16
Denomination: Charismatic
1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.
I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
No matter what you are going thru, you can turn your cave of fear, distress, or depression, into a cathedral of prayer and praise!
We are turning again to the book of Psalms for our encouragement and instruction today. Why? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6
First of the two part series on King David based on the lectionary Proper 10B.
If you look at the life of King David, he is pretty much like you and me. He has his strength and weaknesses like every human being. He was an artist, a poet, a musician, that he was often invited by the king to perform in the palace. He was also a warrior, even as a young man, he took down ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Lust is more than sex. It is about power. It is about the overwhelming desire for power. Sex was not the main issue in David’s sin with Bathsheba. It was the lust for power and control.
Lust at First Sight II Samuel 11:2-5 March 6, 2005 This fellow had a dream in which he was transported to heaven. In his vision, St. Peter was showing him around the place when the guy noticed that there were clocks everywhere. Everywhere he went there were clocks…thousands of them, hundreds of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-5
Denomination: Methodist
A stewardship message based on David’s prayer of thanksgiving after he and the leaders of the 12 tribes gave so generously to the temple project (1 Chronicles 29)
Share your Fries CHCC: April 20, 2008 I Chronicles 29:9-18 INTRODUCTION: I want to start by sharing a little story, but let me ask for a show of hands first. How many of you like French Fries? Okay, this ought to be a good story to tell…. And just for this story can we please suspend all ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:9-18
David’s failure when temptation came shows us how NOT to deal with this thing called temptation. God has provided a way of escape, not a way of excuse.
How NOT to Deal with Temptation 2 Samuel 11-12 1) ESCAPE, not EXCUSE While God has provided an ESCAPE route, He has not given you an EXCUSE route! 1 Corinthians 10:13 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27
Denomination: Church Of God
David knew what it meant to be a shepherd. David knew what it meant to be shepherded. During times of loss, we too can find God as our shepherd.
Read Psalm 23 David wrote this Psalm (song). He was a shepherd as a youngster growing up. Came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest boys, hence the job taking care of the sheep. Story is told of how David’s sheep were threatened on two occasions by a bear and a lion. The ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
THIS IS A PALM SUNDAY LESSON. It is a lesson about the role of praise in daily living. This sermon is always in season. Few ever learn the value of real praise. (Two part lesson) Palm leaves are cheap at a flower shop.
SIX STEPS… TETHERED, THE HITCHING POST. THE MASTER NEEDS YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I have palm leaves for each person. Palm leaves represent PRAISE. I have horse reins I will use.) THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN WIN… KING JEHOSHAPHAT KNEW THE ENEMY WAS MUCH STRONGER THAN ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21, Matthew 21:1-7, Luke 19:38, 1 Samuel 4:2
As David’s world begins to crumble around him, his friends begin to show up and lend their support. A true friend is someone who comes in when the whole world has gone out.
Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his appartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be hurt, the ...read more
We want so many things in our life that are better. Nothing could get better than what God has to offer us.
It Is Better – 24th February 2008 pm Have you ever wanted to have something better? Maybe you’ve found yourselves asking for the following: • I want a better home • I want a better Job • I want a better car • I want a better holiday • I want a better life Here are some better things found in the ...read more
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