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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
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.
John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Denomination: United Methodist
How God moves in judgement
Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on Sunday 23 March 2014 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey - the second in a series on the book of Nahum. Nahum 1: 15 - 2: 13 Introduction Nahum prophesied a flood of judgement on Nineveh– judgement after revival there after the ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Psalm 139:1-4 clearly proclaims the profound truth that we are fully known and deeply loved by God.
Transformed by Truth: Known and Loved by God Psalm 139:1-4 (NLT): "O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 139:1-2, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 139:3, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 139:4, Matthew 6:8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Trials in our life are like mountains. Our God is a mountain moving God, but what do Christians do when God does not move their mountain?
1. There must be a Recognition of God’s Prerogative. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego (Dan. 3) 2. We must be Resigned to God’s Purposes. -Sometimes ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon looks at two key areas to watch for God’s movement in our daily lives.
OPENING QUESTION: How can I see more of God moving in my daily life? - How can I invite Him into my daily life? - Am I on my own living my life? STARTING POINT: A starting point is believing God is active every day and letting Him out of the Sunday morning box. - Luke 1:8. - cf. to Mary’s ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-11
Denomination: Baptist
This is a message about overcoming the suffering and hardships of life by following God's path as we see in today's passage.
April 6, 2025 Sermon - “Letting Go to Move Forward: Trusting God's Way" - Isaiah 43:16-21 Today, we’re diving into this powerful passage from Isaiah 43:16-21 because, let’s face it, life can be challenging. The journey from captivity to freedom is never easy. We all experience seasons ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 77:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.
Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-22
The seventh sign in John 11:1-57 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who rules over death and gives life to the spiritually dead.
Introduction The Apostle John wrote The Gospel According to John. Jesus had done thousands of miracles. John selected just seven of these miracles, which he called “signs,” to help his readers “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [they] may have life in his ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-57
The average American is deeply in debt; some Bible-based advice for how we handle money matters.
Colossians 2:13-14, “You were dead because of your sins, and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and cancelled our debt and destroyed it by ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14
Denomination: Congregational
Principles for hearing God’s voice in the Bible: Recognize it (Plainly), Dig for it (Deeply and Widely), and Obey it (Fully)
SERMON NOTES: HELP ME, I’M STUCK IN LEVITICUS Principles for Hearing God in Scripture: 1. Recognize the Word 2. Dig for the Word 3. Obey the Word Title: Help Me, I’m Stuck in Leviticus! Text: Luke 11:27 – 32 MP: You can and should be hearing the Words of God in the Bible. Outline: 1. Intro – ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:29-32
The Christian faith, after all, is deeply personal. When we abide in Christ, we rest in God.
OUR REST ONLY IN GOD. Psalm 84:1-4. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4
A passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and generous God.
Grace, mercy, and peace be with you, my beloved in Christ. Today, our hearts are invited to dwell upon a parable found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 to 30. It is a passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Anglican
Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.
Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
This sermon explores how to love God deeply, obey Him faithfully, and hold firmly to His promises.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together to uplift our hearts and minds to the glory of God. It is a joy to see each one of you, and I am thankful that we have this time to share in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-3
Topics: Standing, God's Love
#7 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"
The Sisters and the Savior John 11: (Pew Bible p. 843) Good morning, and Happy Palm Sunday. Please turn to John 11. If you are new to Christianity and aren’t really sure what all the different days mean, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It’s the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on the ...read more
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