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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 enlighten the church about the spiritual battle they are in, the tactics of the enemy who seeks to divide them, and the divine power of the spiritual weapons and the Gospel they have been given to fight this battle.
Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of a battle. Not a physical battle, but a spiritual one. We're going to talk about recognizing our real enemy, the spiritual weapons we've been given to fight, and the amazing power of the Gospel. As we prepare to open God's Word, I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-8
Topics: Arsenal, Warfare
Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country.
Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment the attack was launched. Our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Saints let us not take up arms against earthly nations but rather let us fight the unseen enemies who hide behind the nations of the world. We are in a spiritual battle Saints not a temporal one.
A Common Enemy a shared Battle Message: Pastor Mark Aarssen Dear Saints today we gather to pause and reflect on the valiant few who have paid the ultimate price in sacrificing their lives to protect, defend and ensure the freedom of our world from tyranny and oppression. Such valor is an example ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Easter. The Resurrection of Jesus divides the believer from the non believer. The physical resurrection of Jesus shatters the grip of the fear of death. (Heb. 2:14) One can not separate the facts of the cross from the empty tomb. "The Theography" Sweet
In Jesus Holy Name March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Matthew 28:1,5-6 “Our Enemy – Death- Defeated” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter is the ultimate test of faith. The one great watershed that ultimately divides believers ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus has conquered death for all of us
If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8
Denomination: Episcopal
To show that the body of unbelievers here are for only decoration on earth with no purpose, and can easily be possessed by the enemy who is looking for rest and substitutes a human body for their rest instead of GOD's Presence because they are no longer a
I. EXORDIUM: Do you agree with unbelievers? No. I cannot be yoked together with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 (Amplified Bible) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make mismated alliances with them or come under a different yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:25
Denomination: Pentecostal
by Jesus's resurrection, death no longer had dominion over us
Scripture: John 14:3
Love your enemies! Wow that is not such an easy command to obey. It is much easier to take revenge. But that is not what we are asked to do as believers. What is this loving my enemies all about?
This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5: 38-48 as we continue our series called RED: Examining the Teaching of Christ (that are often printed in red letters). If you do not have a Bible you can find the Scriptures printed on the bulletin insert along with a place to take some notes if you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare.
A. Opening illustration: Priscilla Shirer story of the lack of invite to the critters under the boat. MacArthur list B. Background to passage: Interestingly enough, this is the church at which Timothy was dropped off. Paul has laid out a theological foundation for salvation, and practical ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Denomination: Baptist
Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare
To establish that the Christian must prepare to be fit-to-fight. Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon-series: “Fit-to-Fight,” “The Enemy Situation,” in “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight: for the saint’s battle in their ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
To show that GOD provided redemption even at the beginning of fall of men, that all will be saved through His Mighty Power that has no limit.
I. EXORDIUM: Are you defeated? No. I'm more than a conqueror. Romans 8:37 (New International Version) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD provided redemption even at the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:15
Tie down loose ends that Satan will use to trip you up. The scripture defines truth. Jesus is the truth.
Background to passage: ? Opening illustration: 1. Attempts to impugn God’s character and credibility 2. Undermine present victory by generating trouble in life to make it difficult to be obedient 3. Doctrinal confusion and falsehood 4. Hindering our service to God 5. Causing division and discord 6. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15
To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?
It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more
Scripture: Judges 6:1-6
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