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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
EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.
HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Denomination: Lutheran
EPIPHANY 1(C) - God anoints Jesus of Nazareth as Lord of all so that He can provide GRACE for all and PEACE for all.
GOD ANOINTS JESUS OF NAZARETH LORD OF ALL ACTS 10:34-38 JANUARY 12, 2003 ACTS 10:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:34-38
Laodicea has always been known as the "luke warm" church. But what caused them to be so nauseating to Jesus. Their sin was subtle but just as dangerous as any that the other churches suffered from.
OPEN: I once heard of the skipper of boat that was sinking in the ocean who frantically radioed for help. Finally, the Coast Guard answered his plea. The Coast Guard replied: "We’re on our way. What is your position? Repeat, what is your position?" The yachtsman responded: "I’m executive vice ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This message focuses on Jesus entering Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) and how He handled adversity.
Palm Sunday: Handling Adversity Scriptures: Mark 10:32-34; 11:1-10 Introduction: We traditionally celebrate the Sunday before Easter as Palm Sunday in recognition of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus entered Jerusalem with the full knowledge that He would not leave in the same manner ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Without Faith, it’s impossible to please God... but how did such a religious community as Nazareth misplace its faith?
OPEN: A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58
church attendance is essential for spiritual nourishment and community, it's possible to group up in church without truly growing in Christ.
As Christians, it's easy to get caught up in the routine of attending church services, participating in fellowship events, and engaging in spiritual discussions. However, attending church and growing in Christ are two distinct concepts. While church attendance is essential for spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 12:31
This message is intended to explain the great offense shown in ignoring both the invitation to the Feast and the refusal to wear the proper wedding Garment, which is a reflection of Christ's Righteousness.
The parable which began Matthew 22, our Gospel lesson this morning, is a parable that can really bug people. It’s shocking and disturbing and I have found over the years that people complain about it because of how harsh it is. It also serves as a good way for us to better understand how to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Denomination: Anglican
EPIPHANY 2(C) - Believers are God’s gifted people to believe that there is only one Lord who provides many gifts.
BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S GIFTED PEOPLE 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 JANUARY 19, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3Therefore I tell ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
EPIPHANY 4(C) - God’s greatest gift is love: everything else fails but God’s love never fails.
GOD’S GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE 1 Corinthians 13 February 2, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 13 131If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resound-ing gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!
RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-10, Matthew 5:13-16
Denomination: Catholic
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 30th Sunday, Cycle C
Narada, the Indian sage, was a devotee of God, and thought that no one loved God more than he. His self-righteousness began to lead him towards pride and arrogance. The Lord read his heart and said, “Narada, go to this town on the banks of the Ganges for a devotee of mine dwells there. Living ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem
Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 8:2-3, Nehemiah 12:4, Nehemiah 12:16, 1 Samuel 1:3, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 8:31-39, Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Methodist
EPIPHANY 5 - The frightened disciples are compelled to ask, "What kind of man is this?" This is Jesus -- a calmly sleeping person. This is Jesus -- our calming, mighty Savior.
“WHAT KIND OF MAN IS THIS?” (Outline) February 6, 2011 - Epiphany 5 - MATTHEW 8:23-27 INTRO: Believers know and believe who Jesus is. By faith we are able to confess that Jesus is true God and true man. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.
Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Denomination: Baptist