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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
“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.
In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7
The sermon's main point is to express gratitude for God's gift of life and the blessings of the past year, and to encourage the recognition and appreciation of both big and small blessings in the coming year.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a moment to appreciate God's gift of life, recognize the blessing of another year, and express our gratitude for all the blessings we've received. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on God's goodness ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:7
Topics: Thankful, Birthday
What does Jesus mean to you? For Mary, He was worth everything she had. For Judas, He was worth 30 pieces of silver.
Worship is the act of sacrificially giving something precious to Jesus. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman in this story, it was a container of perfume. Let's dive into her story. This story takes place just before Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:1-11
Topics: Devotion, Sacrifice
How the Bible’s description of love debunks three popular myths about love.
(Note: This sermon was introduced with the Susan Ashton song "Call of the Wild"). The song says, "The freedom he loved, he was now a prisoner of, because he answered the call of the wild." We see examples of that reality all around us, as we live in a culture that urges us to answer that call. In ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A pro-life sermon on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, 2004.
THE VALUE OF LIFE Genesis 1:26-31 Two of the persistent questions we repeatedly ask are: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" God addresses both of those early in the scriptures. In Genesis 1:26 we read, "Then God said, ’Let Us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule. . . .’" God’s ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
I want my audience to better understand the place human life should hold in their thinking and to apply this by putting away hatred and anger and apathy toward others’ lives
Timothy McVeigh, the OK City Bomber. His terrorist attack was the worst on US soil before 9-11, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800. McVeigh was executed June 11 2001. Not only did he confess to his crime, but he also granted 75 hours of interviews for the writing of a book about ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word
Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:1-13
The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision
In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more
Scripture: John 17:11-21
A study followed by a logical and biblical critique of relativism, the foundation of postmodernism.
Relativism: The Foundation of Postmodernism Chuck Sligh October 26, 2014 TEXT: John 18:37-38 – “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear ...read more
Scripture: James 18:37-38
Denomination: Baptist
People call on God for world peace, Jesus came to give a diferent peace, inner peace.
Shalom Shalom! Normally my week days start by listening to the morning news, mostly on TV. In the past couple of weeks I have heard about the deployments. Military personnel having their records checked, shots updated and dental work documented. Then load up on aircraft for the other side of ...read more
Scripture: John 14:25-47
Denomination: Congregational
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" Proverbs 31:8, NLT
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing" -Proverbs 31:8, NLT "The pro life movement did not begin as the result of Roe v. Wade. The pro life movement began in the first century A.D....(The first Christians’) unified opposition to child-killing ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 139:13
Denomination: Charismatic
Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.
SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16
This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.
ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11
26th Sunday After Pentecost [Pr. 28] An interpretation of what it means to be faithful stewards of what our Lord has entrusted to us
26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 13, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Creator God, maker of all things, you have gifted your church with uncountable talents. Sometimes we are wise and use ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Lutheran
Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10
Denomination: Methodist
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