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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
When we think of a call, we often think of a full-time vocation. This message looks at what it means to be called to the Marketplace.
When you hear that someone has been called to something or has answered a call on their life, who do you think of? A preacher? A missionary? Maybe a doctor, a nurse or a teacher. There seem to be certain professions that we feel particular folks are called to. For many people, a call means that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Wesleyan
Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...
The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16
Denomination: Methodist
God values faithfulness in small, unseen acts; our ordinary, everyday obedience matters deeply and shapes us for greater purposes in His kingdom.
If you’ve ever held a mustard seed between your fingers, you know how small it is—hardly more than a speck. Yet tucked inside that tiny shell is a towering tree in the making. In the same way, God tucks holy possibility into small places: the quiet errand, the thank-you note, the picked-up towel, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:10
Topics: Responsibility, Stewardship
New meaning for the phrase "bonds of matrimony."
Woodworking and Marriage 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. KJV Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 6:16-17
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon examines: Three types of baptism, why be baptized, and the significance of baptism.
Into: Some people treat the Bible as if it where a buffet, they just pick and choose the commands they want to obey and pass the others by. They have all kinds of excuses for doing so. Illustration: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Learning to be generous as a child of God
The Marks of a Christian: Generosity Acts 20:35 Paul said, "...I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." Of course he was talking about the physical marks of suffering and persecution which identified him with his Lord. But tonight I want us to once again consider the fact that our lives ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:35, Galatians 6:17
How The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Perceptiveness Enabling You to Understand That the Best Things in Life Are Free ( I Cor. 2:9-16)
How The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Perceptiveness Enabling You to Understand That the Best Things in Life Are Free I Cor. 2:8-16 Illustration;Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16
A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:
What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of becoming too successful by reminding you that God gives the victory, the fruit and the growth of the church.
Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.
James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1
We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.
Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:12-14
Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life
Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Church Of God
Faith can move mountains...
WATCH OUT MOUNTAIN! EVERYONE FROM THE DEEPEST PART OF YOUR HEART, THE MOST SOUND PART OF YOUR MIND, AND AS LOUD AS YOU CAN SHOUT, “I BELIEVE!” LADIES, PRETEND YOU ARE MAD AT YOUR HUSBAND BECAUSE HE FORGOT YOUR ANNIVERSARY, OR PRETEND YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED WITHOUT ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22
OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE
BIG IDEA: OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE I. A GLOBAL MISSIONARY VISION IS ROOTED IN PRAYER A. Prayer for Men from All Nations Without Prejudice 1. This Exercise of Prayer must be a matter of Priority "First of all, then, I urge …" Paul is beginning his instructions regarding how the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Looking at an important part of God’s plan for a just society
And will you profane Me among My people...killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live...? (Ezekiel 13:19) ...it can be easily demonstrated that the death penalty strengthens the value of human life. If the penalty for rape were lowered, clearly it would ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Ezekiel 13:19
Denomination: Charismatic
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