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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
The Apostles determined to focus on the Ministry of the Word of God and Prayer as their highest priority. Developing a priesthood of believers, they resolved a potential problem, and God blessed their decision.
WHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH ALMOST LOST ITS FOCUS Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ and York Manor Nursing Home August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we are continuing to look at the Church in the book of Acts. A.) I want us to see a time when the church faced a situation that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A decision to follow Jesus allows us to radically disregard our past so that He can partner with us for the healing of the world in Jesus’ name.
Over the course of the last 2 weeks, we have been swimming through our message series we entitled, “Deep.” For those who haven’t been with us, let me bring you up to speed. We are reading through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. You find the story in John 4. The first week was about ...read more
Scripture: John 4:28-42, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.
Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13
Denomination: Baptist
As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us direction, feed our values, and guide our leaders as they make decisions.
HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS ACTS 3, 4, 5 #hpffj INTRODUCTION The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is “to help people find and follow Jesus.” That’s it. That is what we do and it is who we are as a church fellowship. As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:4-13, Acts 5:33-42
The choice of life and death is in your hands. Nobody can make that decision for you. Your lifestyle on earth determines where you will spend eternity.
“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster...Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Denomination: Pentecostal
To explore the power and necessity of forgiveness in our Christian walk, as it is not about our feelings but our willful decision to forgive, just as God forgives us.
Good morning, church family! As we gather here today, we're going to dive into a topic that's at the heart of our faith: forgiveness. We'll explore the power of forgiveness, the benefits it brings, and why it's an absolute necessity in our walk with Christ. As the renowned Christian author, Corrie ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22
Topics: Forgiveness, Peace
Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.
What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12
David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important.
I Samuel 16:4-13 Life of David Part 2: The Anointing of David Thesis: David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important. Introduction: After Samuel overcame his paralyzing grief and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13, 1 Samuel 16:4
The conception deception began long before January 22, 1973 when The Supreme Court chose to legalize abortion in this country with the Roe vs. Wade decision.
The Conception Deception The conception deception began long before January 22, 1973 when The Supreme Court chose to legalize abortion in this country with the Roe vs. Wade decision. Let there be no misunderstanding, the conception deception is the work of Satan. Jesus referred to him as the ...read more
Scripture: John 9:13-17
This sermon series uses the lens of reality TV to examine the true reality of the Christian life. "Survivor" teaches us that our decisions and actions matter to God.
Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - SURVIVOR 20 November 2005 A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife stated, "Look, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18
While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.
Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21
Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?
April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Methodist
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
You can’t leave the Christian life to chance. When it comes to your faith you must make wise decisions and seek to do the will of God.
Introduction You can’t leave the Christian life to chance. When it comes to your faith you must make wise decisions and seek to do the will of God. In Ephesians 5:15 Paul writes ... “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity ...” ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
Denomination: *other
If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.
Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33
Denomination: Independent/Bible