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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
Though it will take an eternity to reveal all that happened when Jesus Christ died on the Cross let’s briefly look at the Christ culminating His earthly work & ministry.
JOHN 19: 28-30 THE VICTORY ACCOMPLISHED [Matthew 27: 51-52] When I approach the Cross of our Lord Jesus and attempt to understand it, I increasingly feel inadequate, baffled by a mystery so vast, so deep, so high, so wondrous, that it seems impossible to fully comprehend it. Along with that ...read more
Scripture: John 19:28-30
Denomination: Baptist
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
So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.
Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24
Denomination: Pentecostal
Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3
In uncertain times, it remains true that giving away what we cannot possess anyway is the path to fulfillment; it must, however, be a gift that refreshes the fainting.
It seems that we do not have what we think we have. Sometimes what seems to be ours is not ours at all. Buildings as sturdy as the Pentagon and as imposing as the World Trade Center can be destroyed in a moment of awful terror. Lives promising and beautiful are snuffed out, and there is little ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4
A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that is built upon the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of hearing God.
Foolproof – A Study of James GROUNDING Faith – James 1:19-27 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-27
You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.
2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you have lost all your material and physical possessions?
Blessings Through Suffering Job 1:1-21; 2:1-10 Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you lose all your material and physical possessions? Even if it cost you, heaven forbid, your job... your possessions and your health? Job did. Or... are you ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To show that the enemy has possessions and goods in our soul before the cross of calvary now GOD is the Triumph over all of them after the crucifixion.
I. EXORDIUM: What to do to resist the devil successfully? Submit to GOD, be subjected to His WORDS. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:21
A Mother's Day sermon about the woman with a demon possessed daughter that emphasizes faith in God and prayer when facing tough times with our children.
Woman of Great Faith Mother’s Day Chuck Sligh May 10, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 15 INTRODUCTION Being a mother is a great privilege, but also a great challenge. I like the way the late Erma Bombeck put it: I’ve always told [my children], “The easiest part of being ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
It's the title deed to the earth, and the devil, the god of this world, is currently in possession of it, but not for long! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.
WHO IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK? REV. 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoIsWorthy.html Rev. 5 tells us of a scroll in heaven which is sealed w/ 7 seals. There is no way we could over-emphasize the importance of this scroll. The fact that it was sealed 7 times speaks to its importance, for in ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14
Paul struggled with the postive quality of goodness that only God possesses and so do we. It is necessary for us to learn to be good. So, welcome to the classroom.
As I came in this morning and heard people greeting each other, I heard a word being spoken quite a bit. “You’re looking good this morning.” “I feel good this morning.” “Everything is going good.” “I am doing good.” There seems to be a lot of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:15-19
Denomination: Foursquare
It's only by The Holy Spirit's power that our minds are transformed to the Mind of Christ which we already possess.
Before we got born again we were "children of wrath" naturally wired and inclined to sin, our minds darkened and desperately in need of Jesus The Light. It's the Presence of Light that drives out darkness so any effort on our part to mentally agree with Scripture will yield nothing ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Amos 3:3, 1 Peter 4:1, Romans 8:4-5
The father of a child possessed by demon doubted Jesus could help. How many times have our doubts about God come to the surface?
Help Mine Unbelief Mark 9:17-26 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto Thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to Thy disciples that they should ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:17-26
In this chapter, we read about the Lord Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees yet again, and of His mercy to a Gentile woman whose daughter was possessed by a demon.
Coming from Jerusalem, the Pharisees asked Jesus why His disciples did not perform the traditional ritual of washing one’s hands before eating. This ceremony had been established by the “elders” and had nothing to do with hygiene alone, but was instead an elaborate ritual that involved not only ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Mark 7:24-30, Mark 8:1-9
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