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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
Explores the personal encounter with Jesus in John 4:1-30, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as our Savior and responding to Him with faith.
Good morning, brothers and sisters, Today we're diving into the heart of John 4:1-30, a passage that deals with our personal contact with Jesus, recognizing Him as our Savior, and responding to Him in faith. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-30
Topics: Contact With Jesus
Short devotional on redemption: The price, the plan and the proof of redemption
REDEMPTION Bought out of the slave market I. The Price of Redemption We owe everything to the Lord because of what He paid to redeem us. In I Peter 1:18 the Bible says we were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious of Jesus. II. The Plan of Redemption There is not a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21
Denomination: Baptist
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Habits of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Moses Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our ______, that we through ______ [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and ______ of the Scriptures might have _______.[Confident expectation] Shiphrah and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:4
Denomination: Pentecostal
Ezra’s response to the backsliding of the people.
1. EZRA’S TEAR "When I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle". 2. EZRA’S HAIR "When I heard this thing, I...plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard". 3. EZRA’S PRAYER "I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God". Revive Thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15
Getting reaquainted and mending relationships
Going Home Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma, Time might heal all but when during that time you are seperated scars may form bonds may be strained or broken. God uses our sorrow to teach, grow and mature us as christians. I. Did Christ suffer. A. Foxes have holes and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 4:25-27
Considered worthy to suffer?
Truth or consequences? (v.1-11) church = ekklesiai, first time used in Acts Signs, wonders and church growth (v.12-16, Fuller Seminary's most popular class) Jailbreak care of an angel (v. 17-25), like the Keystone cops? :) Inquisition #2 (v,26-42) What would we do? We need to have ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard
SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.
SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:30-32
Denomination: Independent/Bible
1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a.
1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a. It should be familiar because it is consistent with God's revelation from the beginning (:7) b. It should be fresh because of its perfection in Christ and its progressive development in our own lives (:8) 2. Love or Hate Exposes Your ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11
The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.
Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14
A communion meditation
Speaker: Matthew Youngblood, Children and Youth Director, Bethany United Methodist Church Colossians 3:1 (NRSVA) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Would anyone continue a diet when no weight was ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1
Denomination: United Methodist
David, Pt. 6 of 15
HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35
The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.
LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.
May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ
MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:6-15
Denomination: Methodist
My focus in this sermon is Joy
Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-12
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