Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?
OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Philippians 4:12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.
A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27
Denomination: Baptist
Today I have come to defend one of these “mean girls” and show that her actions were meant for good and not evil.
Intro: This narrative is one of those that we all know; in fact it is so well known it is has become identified with the theme of prayer and baby dedication. Elkanah and Hannah’s story carry a very familiar situation similar to the Patriarch Abraham and Sarah. Both were married to their true loves ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-17
Words have power. And whether that power accomplishes good or evil depends on where it comes from, and what it is intended to do.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” You’ve all heard that saying, haven’t you? We’ve probably all used it, in fact - usually when a child comes home from school upset because someone called her a bad name. We do distinguish between words and actions. That is what ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.
I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 23:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
We battle evil by spreading the gospel and relying on Providence. We begin at home and ripple out to our nation and the world.
125.5 Begin at Home The prolific author and scholar C.S. Lewis replied to Catholic priest Don Giovanni Calabria in a March 27, 1948 letter. Calabria had sent him “A Litany of Humility” (composed by Catholic Cardinal Merry Del Val) on the dangers of being too aware of global worries and forgetting ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
To understand the spiritual war believers are engaged in and the importance of putting on the full armor of God to stand firm against the forces of evil.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's critical for every believer to understand - the spiritual war we're engaged in every day. This isn't a battle with physical weapons or soldiers, but a fight against spiritual forces of evil. Sounds intense, doesn't it? But don't ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Topics: High Ground, Relationships
Understand and utilize the power of God and the spiritual armor He provides us with to stand firm against the spiritual forces of evil.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving headfirst into the deep waters of Ephesians 6, where we get a glimpse into the amazing power source of our Almighty God, the armor He provides, and the tremendous benefits we can enjoy when we plug into His power. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “As ...read more
Topics: Attaining Power, Operating In Power
Explores the significance of Jesus' words "It is finished," emphasizing the fulfillment of His mission, the defeat of evil, and our resulting freedom.
Beloved friends, as we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther, who once said, "Live as if Christ died yesterday, rose this morning and is coming back tomorrow." This profound statement encapsulates the essence of our faith, a faith that is centered on the redeeming ...read more
Scripture: John 19:30
Topics: Enemy, Finished
When the world looks at you with evil eye, heart, and intent because you are willing to stand on the Lord’s side.
Who is on the Lord’s Side By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - We are living in perilous times; we have enemies that we thought were defeated long ago are rising once again. Demonic forces are making their presences known in greater ways in our communities, our schools, and our families. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 32:26
Denomination: Apostolic
This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity within the church, confronting sin, and the urgency of purging evil from our midst.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, sharing in the love and grace that our Heavenly Father so generously pours out upon us. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not just attendees, but active participants in God's grand ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Topics: Sin, Tolerance
Explores the spiritual warfare Christians engage in, emphasizing the importance of truth, righteousness, and faith as spiritual armor against evil.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be among you today, to share in the fellowship of faith and the unity of the Spirit. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive love. We are not just observers of the faith, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24
Topics: Soldier's Armor, Today's Christians
God created Lucifer a perfect spirit being and He also gave him the ability to choose to follow good or evil. Lucifer chose to become Satan by allowing sin to mold his character. His rebellion against God sealed and hardened his evil nature, and now he op
KNOW YOUR ENEMY The Nature and Character of Satan The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. - John 10:10 God created Lucifer a perfect spirit being and He also gave him the ability to ...read more
Scripture: John 10:10
Denomination: Charismatic
There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."
OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48
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