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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
God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.
Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8 They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23
Denomination: Charismatic
When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.
PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:4-12
Denomination: Methodist
THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.
INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:19-37
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
During the first week of this month, I feel it is my duty to turn your eyes to God who has rocked you, comforted you and taken care of you thus far.
Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw! Mark 12:44”for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood." I have seen well educated people argue with vendors over silly things; during my train travel, I watched a middle aged ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
Denomination: Pentecostal
Why our conduct with women matters today, and God's standard for what men call "locker room talk."
“The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.” Philip Yancey “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” 1 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18
Denomination: Baptist
Our believing loyalty to Christ is our shield when Satan sends fiery arrows at us and tries to make us think faith is the opposite of knowledge or that faith in Christ is blind and dumb.
THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: Faith is the Opposite of Knowledge Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Francis Shaeffer Quote, youngadults.ccphilly.org/is-faith-the-opposite-of-knowledge/ Francis Shaeffer (1912-1984) was an American theologian and philosopher ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Endurance is required if we will be courageous in the face of opposition and if we will fulfil the duties Christ assigns.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-8
This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.
James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-11
To encourages us to live for Christ, seek righteousness and justice, and stand firm in our faith, even in the face of opposition, drawing strength and wisdom from God's love and truth.
Good morning, family! I hope y'all are doing well and feeling God's spirit today. We're going to dive into the rich and inspiring words of Philippians today, specifically chapter 1, verses 21-30. This passage is all about 'Living for Christ in the Face of Opposition', showcasing 'The Power of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Topics: Justice, Righteousness
Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.
We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23
Denomination: Congregational
When you think life is getting dark and you feel lonely, here is assurance from our Lord and Saviour.
Are you and your church members just a little anxious about the events leading up to the end of time? I am not. Let me tell you why. All the predicted “last-day events” meet their climax in the seven last plagues. These are the final events that usher in Jesus’ second coming and ...read more
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.
Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
This is sermon number three of the series.
“Facing the Giant of Doubt” Text: John 20:24-31 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Denomination: *other
A study in the book of Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20
Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20 Put on a smiley face 2 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:2
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.
On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33
Denomination: Evangelical Free
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