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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
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
A discussion about "deliver us from evil" from the Lord's Prayer
Today we are concluding our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:9-13 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per
ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.
December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple] First Sunday of Advent (Year A) Psalm 122 (UMH 845) Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
Denomination: United Methodist
Second in a patriotic sermon series.
In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
Part of a series on Core Issues, this message talks about counting the cost of discipleship.
The Unfinished Tower and a King's Rash War – Counting the Cost of Discipleship Text - Luke 14:25-35 Introduction Did you hear about the accidental burning of the Quran in Afghanistan? Quote - "They should leave Afghanistan rather than disrespecting our religion, our faith. If next time ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We will look at the prospect of peace as our troops are engaged in a battle in Iraq. At these times people wonder what the situation is and whether we are in "end times". We will look throughout the Bible for insight and peace.
Can One have Peace with War Will there be war What not to place trust in What to trust in DBF Sunday Sermon, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, various, 3/23/03 I am always amazed during times like this with the questions by people at times like these, who are squandering there lives and times upon themselves ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Second Samuel 21:15-22 shows us the power of God in destroying enemies.
Scripture We are in a section that some call the epilogue to “The Life of David.” This section gives us information about a few themes in David’s life. Upon first reading, it may appear unimportant, but the epilogue teaches us a lot about David and his kingdom. The section that we are going to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A study in the book of Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39
Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39 He will wipe that smirk off your face 1 Against the Ammonites. Thus, says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, and his people dwell in its cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 49:39
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?
Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22
A sermon about the freedom that living a holy life gives the believer from the power of the enemy.
I want to talk to you this morning about holiness. And particularly, I want to talk about the freedom that living a holy life will give you from the power of the enemy. Some Christians are beaten and harassed by the enemy, and they don’t seem to know how to gain the victory. And they read in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21
Denomination: Pentecostal
Loving our enemies
We are infected by the world. We live in and are bombarded, moment by moment, with the message that our injuries own us. They must be avenged. W.H. Auden wrote: I and the public know, What school children learn, Those to whom evil is done, Do evil in return. That is the way of this world. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear
WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42
WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1.
WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1. (:14) Determine to bring your enemy good not harm 2. (:15) Show concern for your enemy's gains and losses 3. (:16) Do not allow yourself to think you are better 4. (:17) Do not ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Love your enemies.
Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Created 09/07/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Wish No Evil Upon Your Enemy Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:35-36
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