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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
How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)
Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Other
In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.
Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 31:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 12:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.
Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24
Topics: Forgiveness, Resilience
Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.
Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17
The reality that not everyone believes in Christ presents quite a challenge to Christians as we seek to live out our identity with Christ our Lord in a hostile environment.
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! MAY HIS WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN! When James B. Sullivan was pastor of the First Baptist Church at Pascagoula, Mississippi, he told about three ladies who traveled to New Orleans to attend a concert featuring a world renowned ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 12:1-2
The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today.
The letter to the Church at Ephesus Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:1-7 Most Christians today will accept that we are approaching the time when Jesus will return to this Earth. Many prophecies concerning this event have happened, and the present state of the world confirms that something drastic ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
THE BEST COMES LAST - The week ends with the weekend - Dinner ends with desert - The day ends with rest - At the end of the year is Christmas - Cross bearing is followed by crown wearing - Disowned by the world and owned by the Lord
- Wine symbol of joy in scripture Jdg 9:13 And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? Ps 104:15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. Pr ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Pentectost 9(B) - Our gracious God grows his church. God tears down the wall of hostility. God then builds up with living materials.
OUR GRACIOUS GOD GROWS HIS CHURCH (Outline) July 13, 2008 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRO: There is a certain excitement in undertaking a project. It might be a building project or study project. In either case the project has a starting point, mid-point, and completion. At ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22
Denomination: Lutheran
The message shares with us what we must continue doing despite deceptions, despite attacks of adversaries, despite our fates, and despite hostile areas.
Luke 13:31-34 “I Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day” 1. Jesus Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day despite the deception • 31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:31-34
Denomination: Methodist
You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”
Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The end times?
Letter three. To the Church in Pergamum. Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:12-17 We have seen over the last couple of weeks that the Apostle John was told by Jesus to write to the seven major Churches in Asia. We have already looked at the first two, the letter to Ephesus and the letter to Smyrna. ...read more
End of days
I Believe I’ll Run On and See What The End Is Going To Be Written By: Rev. Howard Lewis Jr. Revelation 21:4 ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:4
The end is not yet.
WARNINGS AND PROMISES FOR EVIL DAYS. Revised. Luke 21:5-19. Every so often we are confronted with all the uncertainty that arises from the dawn of what seem to be evil days. Over one hundred years ago people wondered if the fierce battles of World War One represented the Apocalyptic ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19
Death is not the end.
AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:27-38
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