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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
Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different.
:-) There is the word rejoice again. Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different. Joy in suffering Where does joy come from? We’ve already talked about joy, especially in Philippians. The root word is xara, pronounced kara. That word is found in a ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25
Denomination: *other
The family requested a brief service at the shore and scattering of ashes in the ocean
In Celebration of the life of Audrey XXXXXX Born August 2, 1940 - Died November 15, 2018 Greeting by Pastor Howard Gunter Call To Worship “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deut.33:27 Opening Prayer – “Almighty God, Creator of Love, Life and Death, we ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew.
So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew. “No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. And a person with a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-8, Romans 2:29, Galatians 3:7, Romans 8:2-5
Denomination: Baptist
I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry.
The Christian and Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34 I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry. I am afraid many of us take that attitude. A man once told me, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you busy, but it doesn’t get ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
This is not a toothless lion. This lion described by Peter can devour us. The good news is that we do not have to wrestle or fight this lion, just resist it!
Resisting the Roaring Lion 1 Peter 5:1-9 NIV “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-9, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 26:33-34, 1 Peter 5:10-11
We should not forget that we are called to be God’s servants and instruments in His hands. We are called to sow the seed and water it, only God can give the produce and bring the harvest.
Opening illustration: Play PRAYER video. Introduction: Often to make further decisions and the move forward, we tend to retrospect on the results of our past endeavors. For the things we do as a team to pursue the call of God, many a times we cannot weigh and determine the results the way the ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10
In a time when people needed encouragement, the Lord lifted up the prophet Zechariah. The people were working on rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem, but due to opposition and concern for other things, the work had stopped. God encourages us to keep moving forward despite the challenges we face.
The Lord raises the prophet Zechariah at a time when people need encouragement. The people were working on the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, but due to opposition and other concerns, the work had come to a halt. The temple needed to be completed, but the people lacked a sense of ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13
Topics: Encouragement, Perseverance
This message is a message on dedicated christian living. 5 essentials for gold medal living; dissatisfaction, devotion, direction, determination & Discipline.
Philippians 3:12-4:1 GOLD MEDAL LIVING. I’m sure many of us here, at one time or another have watched the Olympics on Television. Some of us know who Katrina La-maydion is, but for those who may not know, she is one of Canada’s Gold Medal winners so far this year at the 2002 winter Olympics. ...read more
Denomination: Holiness
Have you ever made a decision you really regretted? I have made lots of them.
“No Regrets” Luke 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever made a decision you really regretted? I have made lots of them. Illustration: The story of accidentally pouring a bucket of water on a counselor’s head during band camp ***Of course, some decisions have no long-term consequences. There ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.
Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.
Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18
We take note of the majesty of Christ, and ponder how we, sinful human beings, can approach him, on Judgment Day.
Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:4-8 HOW WILL YOU APPROACH THE MASTER AND COMMANDER? His face is covered in blue paint. The wind is blowing his long hair behind him. He lifts up his sword and shouts, and behind him a thousand men with painted faces lift up their swords and they shout too. And ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:4-8
Denomination: Lutheran
In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.
MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 29:18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This message tells how mature Christians grow after their born again. 1 of 12
What A Long Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Book of James Series 1 of 12 June 16, 2002 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Let’s look at some of these pictures and see if we can guess who they are. (Will show pictures of some of our older members of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16
Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:12-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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