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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
This is a Resurrection Sunday/Easter message based upon the account of Jesus raising Lazrus from the dead. It centers in on His promise to Martha, and to all believers, in John 11:25-26.
Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life --John 11:17-27 Today is the holiest, most inspiring, reassuring, and joyous day in the Church year and for all human history. Regrettably for centuries our Western culture has secularized and obscured its true meaning and significance. As Christians it is ...read more
Scripture: John 11:17-27
Denomination: Methodist
The recent trial and acquital of neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman has us now asking questions of ourselves. Is Jim Crow really dead or in America today is he still alive?
"Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him" Introduction Fifty years ago they marched in Washington D. C. and Dr. King talked about a dream. Since then America has elected and re-elected President Barack Obama its first ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:15
Denomination: Baptist
This Resurrection Sunday (Easter), we'll be looking at Romans 6:4 and the two essential truths about Jesus’s resurrection: He Rose from the dead and is Alive.
He’s Alive Matthew 28:1-10 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/past-live-streams/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WxfIpIGXQ As I think about this special day, that which we know as Resurrection Sunday (Easter), I wonder what has happened where it’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 6:4, Romans 10:9-10, John 20:25-29, John 11:25-26 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Foursquare
Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.
"She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: *other
When we take word "commission" and drop off the first letter, we have the word "omission." A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning.
Evangelism is not a side line! It is the LIFELINE of the church. When we take the word “commission” and drop off the first letter, we have the word, “omission.” A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning. What does the letter “C” stand for in the word COMMISSION? I. “C” ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 28:18-20
Paul has finished with the doctrinal part of his letter to the Ephesians. He begins I therefore, in light of what I have just said, there is unity
Unity In The Church Eph 4:1-6 Intro. Chapter three of Ephesians is filled with verses of love. Then Paul speaks of God’s abundancy toward us. I. Therefore: The word therefore refers back to earlier verses. Ephesians like all of Paul’s writings is broken into two parts, doctrine, and practice. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
John ends his first letter with words of assurance for those who believe in Jesus. John points to five things we can know for certain.
Introduction: A. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote this famous statement, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” 1. This past week we have witnessed the certainty of both. 2. Our taxes were due – and some of us even got a needed extension because of the weather. 3. And tragically, we all ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Emphasizing the uniquely personal nature of vision, yet the absolute necessity of sharing yours with others (and vice versa).
It Should Be Simple to See Focusing on a Congregational Vision Bright white clouds. As I write this they are moving very swiftly past the windows of The Glenburn Community Church. So swiftly that if I were to show you the one that looks a great deal like a crab’s claws at the moment (of course, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.
Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30
Part 3 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the church at Pergamum.
OPENING: 3 middling churches - not bad/great - mid road. ea has faithful remnant w dec infl INTRODUCTION: The majority of American churches are not lacking for MORAL and SPIRITUAL instruction. We are lacking in our ability (note typo) to remain UNCONTAMINATED by the world as a church family. ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17
Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.
Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11
Paul concludes the letter to the Romans with commendations, personal greetings, a final warning, and a doxology of praise that will ring true in Heaven from the day it was penned until eternity!
Romans, Part 45 Romans 16:1-27 Introduction - This evening we complete the Book of Romans in great Pauline fashion - Paul has a knack for writing encouragements, and this really sums it up - It has taken us 45 sermons to get to this point; prayerfully it won’t disappoint - Stand and read ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:1-27
An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.
2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3
Paul and others included greetings in their letters. What's the significance of that and is that something I need to be focused on? Let's find out.
GREETINGS! In my Church Leaders newsletter Thursday, they had an article about suicide prevention because it was world suicide prevention day. It covered a variety of subjects pertaining to suicide but it also highlighted that it was on the rise during COVID. This is understandable, with all the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:3-16, Romans 16:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:17, Hebrews 13:23-25, Matthew 5:46-47, Luke 10:1-4 (view more) (view less)
Paul begins this letter to Titus by making it clear that he is a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ for the purpose of increasing the faith of God's people.
Jerold Kennedy, the great Methodist preacher, was surprised to learn of the new business called Proxy Pickets. If you want to protest and picket a place, but it would not be convenient for you, and would break into your routine, for a price they will do it for you. They will send pickets to march ...read more
Scripture: Titus 1:1-16
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