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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’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.
Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
In the story of Jesus being brought to His Jewish trial, Mark portrays two “rocks” – Jesus the solid rock and Peter, the “cracked rock.” This sermon contrasts the steadfastness of Jesus to Peter’s denials and challenges us to think about what these two examples teach us in our lives personally.
#62 Two Rocks Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 13, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 14:53-72 – "And they led ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:53-72
Denomination: Baptist
The analogy of the child being the greatest in God’s Kingdom was completely contrary to the prevailing culture then and now. Imagine how His disciples must have reacted to Jesus then and how indifferent it is even today.
Opening illustration: If God was taking resumes, what would you put on yours? In other words, what makes a good Christian? What would really impress them when you arrive in heaven? Experience, qualifications, references, character traits … The reason I asked is because followers of Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How committed are you to the Lord?
Luke 9:23-And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. A man wrote to his girlfriend, "Susie, I love you so much. I would climb the highest mountain, cross the driest desert, sail the most tempestuous seas. See you ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23
Self-identity is defined as the perception or recognition of one's characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to social context.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Exodus 3:14-15 confirms: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:2
Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.
The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Bible Church
A study to encourage the People of God to depend on Him when facing battles.
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” [1] Exaudi – hear us Lord. The world rests upon Your commandments, O God. It is Your faithfulness to the world which provides stability for the commands You have given, O Lord. It is Your wrath which hides Your commandments ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12
Often it is easier to allow someone else to carry the responsibility than to pick up the shovel and dig your own well. Ziklag teaches David quit crying and go for the victory.
#2 DIG YOUR OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, Acts 8:13
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The bread God provides for us can’t be acquired at a drive-up window, or purchased in bulk from Costco to stockpile in your freezer. In fact, it isn’t only food: it’s all of our needs, and we need to look to him daily to provide.
How many of you have ever used those Pillsbury refrigerated dough products? Dinner rolls or biscuits or croissants? The ones where you peel off the paper and then rap the cylinder smartly on the corner of the counter and it bursts open? They’re really popular because you can make so many things ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Exodus 16:12-21
Explores living in harmony as the Body of Christ, overcoming hindrances to unity, and prioritizing God's wisdom over worldly wisdom.
Hello, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to be standing before you today, sharing the Good News of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a unified body, bound together by the love and grace of the One who has called us out of darkness and into His ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Topics: Avoid Dependence, Human Wisdom
True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.
We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22
A short talk for an all-age service on Father’s Day using a short name that tune game, plus video of Team Hoyt.
What do Arthur, Katrina and Tina have in common? Let’s play name that tune and find out. 1. The theme from Dad’s Army, starring Arthur Lowe (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfQwHb1pWPE ). 2. Walking on sunshine by Katrina & the Waves (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U). 3. He ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Denomination: Anglican
Someone noticed that the word "father" appears in the dictionary just before the word "fatigued" and just after the word "fathead." So, to all us fatigued, fathead fathers, Happy Father's Day! Updated June 2020.
Let us Pray.... O' Gracious Father - bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts. Breathe your Spirit into us and grant that we may hear and in hearing be led in the way ...... you want us to go. We ask this in the name of your son Jesus the Christ. Amen. Someone ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-14, Ephesians 6:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 6:36, Matthew 6:12 (view more) (view less)
Being a father is both a joy and an awesome responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Today we will explore the role and vacuum of fatherhood and the legacy of fatherhood.
THE ROLE OF FATHERS Text: Ephesians 6:4 And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4 NRSV). Fathers, don’t exasperate your children, but raise them up with loving discipline and counsel that brings the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Denomination: United Methodist
How many of you are willing to bet that Hallmark created “Father’s Day” as a day to bring in profits for their company? Today we will explore the origin of Father’s Day, our Heavenly Father’s World and what it mean to live as God’s children.
LIVING AS GOD’S CHILDREN Text: Ephesians 3:14- 17 What do you think of when you think about greeting cards? What companies do you think of that make those greeting cards? There are two companies that come to mind. American Greeting cards and Hallmark are the two companies that are ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17