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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
PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.
THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6
Denomination: Lutheran
Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.
Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.
Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-37
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We should be grateful for God’s earthly, physical blessings and protection, but we should be even more grateful for the eternal blessings he gives us.
An Eternal Weight of Glory (2 Corinthians 4:7-18 with Psalm 116) My view is that 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 is based on Psalm 116 (the 2 Cor. passage is a midrash). See if you agree. The “starting text,” Psalm 116:3-19 3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
What kind of room in heaven do you desire? By our earthly life, we train our souls to receive and accept God and this has eternal import.
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus returns from Bethany to Jerusalem to Curse the Tree, Cleanse the Temple and Convey the Truth. He rallies His enemies in His last week of His earthly ministry!
Countdown to Calvary The Final Week of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry Mark 11:12-26 (NKJV) 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:12-26
Denomination: Baptist
Daniel gives a certain messages for our uncertain world. The Vision Nebuchadnezzar had was of the future and the downfall of all earthly kingdoms. For those that are part of the kingdom of God this is good news!
Intro: What comes to mind when I read Daniel 2:24 – 49 is certainty. Nebuchadnezzar was very uncertain about what the dream was and what it meant. However Daniel was sure that it was revealing certainty. Daniel 2:45 “The great God has told the king what will happen in the future. ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 2:23-49
Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. The first is physical death/the end of this earthly road; the second is the life hereafter (Eternity beyond this life & world.)
Is There an Expiration Date on Eternal Life? (Doctrinal Sermon on Perseverance of the Saints) March 2, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. 1 The first is physical death/the end of this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-5
Wisdom of God has two aspects: wisdom to live on earth (earthly wisdom) and wisdom to know God. We really need God’s wisdom to know God.
Wisdom of God has two aspects: wisdom to live on earth (earthly wisdom) and wisdom to know God. We really need God’s wisdom to know God. A saint once said, “If you can understand how the universe is created and how God sustains the great universe–that is, how God sustains the largest planets and ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13
What a topsy-turvy kingdom the kingdom of God is! Its priorities and attitudes seem comletely opposite to our inclinations and earthly ways. This is a sermon about Kingdom Attitudes.
Kingdom Attitudes Mt 5:1-12 WBC 14/3/4am Mention: the Passion of the Christ. Be praying about who to invite. Video Clips next Sunday. Our Easter Services will focus on it INTRODUCTION: Interesting introduction: Jesus went up… sat down… opened His mouth (NIV ‘began to teach’) - us: ‘well, yeah… ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
There are 5 Servant Songs (some say 4--but I’m using 5). This sermon serves as an introduction of the series, and it serves as an introduction of Christ’s earthly ministry.
(some of the ideas for this sermon I got from an old sermon of my dad’s (also Larry Brincefield). If he had an original source, it is unknown to me. If you recognize anything herein that I need to give credit for; please advise.) Sunday, January 18, 2004 Title: Bruised Reeds and Smoking ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4
Denomination: Nazarene
True security and joy come from valuing eternal treasures over earthly ones, letting Jesus shape our desires, vision, and devotion above all else.
Friends, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind of receipts and reminders, alerts and anxieties. The heart starts hoarding headlines and to-do lists, and before we know it, we wake up with a soul that feels thin. Then Jesus steps into the room of our hearts with words that steady us and set us ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Topics: Heavenly Treasures, Wealth, Priorities
In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Many people including Christians, too often focus on the manger, the stable, and many of the other earthly surroundings of the birth of Christ but miss the truths and purposes of God becoming man.
Turn Your Bibles to John 1: 14 Title: Catching the Miracles of Christmas Theme: Miracles of Christmas Sermon Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Miracles are an absolutely essential element in Christianity. If Jesus Christ is not God manifested in the flesh, then our ...read more
Scripture: John 1:14
The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.
Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:6-18
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