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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
To explore the power of faith, hope, and love through the story of the healing at the pool of Bethesda.
Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be exploring a wonderful piece of scripture from the book of John, chapter 5, verses 1-5. We're going to delve deep into the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the encouragement of love. As we gear up for this exploration, let's ponder upon a quote ...read more
Scripture: John 5:1-5
Topics: Perseverance
Explore the coexistence of faith and doubt, and to reassure believers that even in moments of unbelief, we can turn to Jesus for hope and help.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago when it was first spoken. We're going to talk about faith, doubt, and the hope we have in Jesus. We're gonna draw our inspiration from Mark 9:24, “Immediately the boy’s ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:24
Topics: Unbelief
Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.
Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Topics: Transformative Faith
Good morning, beloved church family! We're diving deep into an iconic Bible story today. Giants and stones, fear and faith, a shepherd boy and a battle-hardened warrior; it's the classic tale of David and Goliath. The world renowned preacher, Billy Graham, once said, “Courage is contagious. When a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50
Topics: Courage
The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-3
Topics: Renew, Mind
This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.
Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 11:32
Topics: Knowing God
This sermon encourages believers to actively cultivate faith, confront challenges, and confidently step into the future, emphasizing faith's transformative power in life's battles.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord, to break the bread of life, and to share in the fellowship of the Spirit. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:20
Topics: Move Mountains
Emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the Christian walk, contributing to the community, and spreading the Gospel together.
Good morning, dear friends! It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, brimming with eagerness and anticipation for the Word of God. There’s a certain kind of joy that fills our hearts when we gather together in His name, isn’t there? It’s like a family reunion, a gathering of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Topics: Collaboration
The sermon explores understanding God's power, submitting our will to His, and adhering to His path for a fulfilling spiritual life.
Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to feel the warmth of His love surrounding us, to sense the strength of His Spirit within us? We are here because we are His children, called by His name, and loved with an everlasting love. Today, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:27-33
Topics: God's Way, God's Will
This sermon explores the idea of not conforming to the negative patterns of the world, but instead intentionally transforming ourselves into healthier, fuller lives as God's children, as instructed by Paul in the book of Romans.
A young, 16-year-old Salvation Army soldier was walking to the church from his house for a Bible study one day. In those days, soldiers wore uniforms to every church function. On route to the church, there were 12 or 15 of his peers hanging outside the pool hall that he had to pass. His classmates ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:2
Topics: Transformation, Unhealthy Patterns, Full Life
Sermon Series: Chameleon
No matter which direction you turn, it won't take long to come across someone who is suffering. And the common question that is asked in the midst of that suffering is, why me? Unfortunately, many individuals never get past those words.
Today we're going to try to answer the question why do we suffer. The very first class that I was able to take in seminary was entitled the problems of evil and suffering. That class raised the same question that we're going to try to answer today. Why do we suffer? No matter which ...read more
Scripture: Job 30:26-31, Job 42:1-6, 1 Peter 5:10-11
Denomination: Baptist
You cry, “Why doesn’t God rescue me?” you cry, and the question echoes back. “Why?” I believe there are at least nine reasons why God sometimes chooses not to rescue us.
When God Doesn’t Rescue—He’s Always Up To Something. 2 Corinthians 7:5TPT I’m going to begin by telling you what’s behind the scenes of this one verse that sums-up the apostle Paul’s fears and troubles. Here we read about the uncertainty of the Apostle Paul, his mind was filled with the deepest ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:13, Hebrews 11:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
The customs of the day allowed this woman to show her total devotion to Jesus and is in contrast to Simon’s refusal of Him. Hers is an example of how we should approach the master.
Introduction: Mother Teresa is a woman whose name has become synonymous with greatness. This correlation may have resulted from her philosophy of greatness. She simply believes, "We can do no great things; only small things with great love." Such words are reminiscent of our Lord’s immortal words ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
Denomination: Holiness
Explore the spiritual battle between good and evil as depicted in the parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13:24-31, emphasizing that God will ultimately separate the righteous from the wicked.
Good morning, family! I’m so glad to see y’all gathered here today. We’re going to dive deep into the Word, exploring the meaning of a spiritual battle that’s been raging since the dawn of time. As we grapple with the enemy's sowing, God's separation, and the end result, we'll be drawing from the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-31
Topics: Wheat, Tares
So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)
GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5
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