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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 sermon explores glorifying God in our lives, trusting Him in difficult times, and understanding the transformative power of death through Jesus's sacrifice.
Good morning, beloved family of God, and welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a fellowship of believers, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are part of a community that transcends the boundaries of ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33
Topics: Glorify God
Following Jesus requires surrender and steadfast devotion, even when His teachings are difficult, trusting that true life is found only in Him.
If you’ve ever sat at the kitchen table late at night with a lukewarm cup of coffee and a heavy heart, wondering why following Jesus can feel so wonderfully right and yet wonderfully hard, you’re in good company. The Gospels show real people with real questions, listening to a real Savior who ...read more
Scripture: John 6:60-70, 2 Corinthians 11:1-4
Topics: Commitment, Lukewarmness
Gratitude and praise, even in ordinary or difficult moments, enrich life and draw us closer to God, making worship a daily, heartfelt practice.
Some mornings the world wakes humming. A sparrow announces the sun before it peeks over the rooftops. Coffee warms your hands while the quiet of the house rests on your shoulders like a soft shawl. On other mornings, the forecast in your heart feels gray. Bills, doctor visits, deadlines. The melody ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 104:33-34
Topics: Praise, Worship
A study of the Holy Spirit, noting His relationship within the Holy Trinity.
“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] “God gave us a spirit…” It is a truly divine mystery—the Spirit of God hallows the body of each believer. This tabernacle, this body of frail flesh that is even now decaying and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
Denomination: Baptist
Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.
***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.
Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16
Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu
4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more
Scripture: Acts 27:13-36
Without a doubt this was and is the most difficult message which I have ever had to prepare and deliver. It’s speaks of change, confrontation, call, an challenge.
State of the Church 2008 Hebrews 12:1-2 Turn with me to Hebrews 12. Before we read the first two verses of Hebrews 12, we need to be reminded that Hebrews 11 gives us what has been referred to as “Faith’s Hall of Fame.” Here are some great men and women of faith listed with the 2 words “by faith” ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Spiritual truths that teach me how to make my relationships more enjoyable.
We’re continuing our series entitled “Together We Make a Difference.” One person can certainly make a difference, and every individual is important, but TOGETHER we can have even greater influence. One bee can pollinate a flower and that’s cool - but it takes a whole hive of bees to make ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-17
Following his prayer for forgiveness, Jesus speaks of salvation -- a restored relationship with God.
1. Hunger for Forgiveness and Salvation Ernest Hemingway told the story of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The power of prayer is relationship; it is our relationship of knowing Both God and his plans that guided Abraham’s prayers - the same knowledge ought also to guide ours.
LEARNING TO PRAY: The power of Relationship in prayer The Lords Prayer starts out with words that are all quite familiar to us. Can you quote the first line for me? <pause> "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (Matthew 6:9) In teaching us that single ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33
Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.
Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-42
The paradox is, inconsistency in relationship to man is the only way you can be consistent in your relationship to God. Let's focus first on the positive side.
Newscaster Paul Harvey, some years ago, told his radio listeners this remarkable story from World War II. From the Island of Guam one of our mighty B-29 bombers took off for Kokura, Japan. It was carrying deadly cargo as it circled high above the city. A cloud covered the city, so the plane kept ...read more
Scripture: Esther 2:3-6
Walking in the light, do not let your extraordinary relationship with Christ fade.
Allowing the extraordinary to become ordinary. 1Thes 5:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Jesus is coming again. Are you tired of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
A look at some of the flawed people who surrounded Jesus, and his relationship with them.
When it comes to relationships there is probably no worse feeling than to be stabbed in the back. To have someone you trust and consider to be a good friend violate that trust is a wound that is often very slow to heal. I would be willing to say that betrayal leaves one of the biggest scars on ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16
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