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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
We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.
Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Have we been able to identify the obstacles that keep hindering a close relationship with Christ and ask Him to help you to overcome them?
Opening illustration: What does a teacher desire from his/her students? What does a general desire from his soldiers? What does a ruler desire from his citizens? What do parents desire from their children? WHAT DOES CHRIST DESIRE FROM US? All these ...read more
Scripture: John 15:4-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is an outline depicting the heart of David and his love for God. David was a man that desired to be close to God and all of his energy was directed to that end..
KNOW MY HEART, OH GOD!!! Text: Psalm 139:17-24 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:17-24
Denomination: Baptist
The first churches in history were just like the churches now...and they have a lot to teach us about staying close to Jesus.
Sermon for CATM – December 28 – Churches of Revelation – Ephesus and Sardis – Revelation 2:1-7; 3:1-6 Today we begin a 5-part series on the Churches of Revelation. Yes, it is a bit odd that we’re beginning such a series on the last Sunday of the year and that we will be starting the new year with ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.
Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Close to God's own heart are the peacemakers of this world. Read on to discover how God can use you to bring peace to hurting lives.
Children of God - Matthew 5:9 - September 11, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #7 I’m not sure if you’re aware of it or not, but Canadians have a rich history of peacekeeping. To date, more than 125,000 Canadians have participated in peacekeeping ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:9
Denomination: *other
Because Christ is the source of all life, you must stay close to Him in order to experience “the abundant life”.
I. The Nature of God obligates you to submit to Him. A. God is present (omnipresent). B. God is active (immanent). Genesis 1; Eph 4:6 II. The Nature of man obligates you to reflect the glory of God. A. Man surmises He is an accident. B. ...read more
Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.
We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:16-21
We have all been caught in the middle and painted into a corner. The Lord works in those times to help us draw close to Him.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place Exodus chapter 14 selected verses Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 14:15-18
Denomination: Nazarene
John receives a special message from God, in words that remind us of Old Testament characters. Then we see a close-up of a Temple ...
A word for John, Chapter 10 Break. Chapter 10 serves , among other things, as an introduction to the last trumpet, just as 8:1-5 builds up to the last seal. A Mighty Angel (10:1). There is a little more background in chapter 10, mostly John’s own personal matters. First another angel is ...read more
Here are several mini-messages dealing with end-time Israel. What a fascinating time in which we live. How close are we?
The final 490. Israel, take note Daniel the Jewish prophet predicted in the 600’s before Christ that his people were to have a period of 490 years in which to wrap up their history. An astounding statement. Daniel’s people, Daniel’s holy city, the Jews whose capital forever is ...read more
Who’s the greatest? Who among us has the most clout? Who gets to be close to Jesus? Who gets the money and the power?
Who’s the greatest? Mark 9:36-37AMP These confessions and thoughts have been on my heart and mind for some time now, and I have a burden to plead with those of you who have followed the Lord Jesus for any amount of time to examine yourselves and perhaps engage in some spiritual "house ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, Matthew 18:1-3
Denomination: Pentecostal
You do not have to run scared through dark dangerous valleys, because Jesus is with you. Walk with Him and stay close to Him.
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want … Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:1, 4). A. WHEN YOU ARE SACRED 1. What scares you? a. Physical hurt. b. Emotional ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:4
God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?
Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:9-34
This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.
Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Topics: Overcoming, Perseverance
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