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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
In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of acting upon their moral convictions thereby doing the right thing rather than giving in to the pressures of worldly-minded folks who urge hostile responses.
ESTHER: THE RIGHT THING WHAT GOD’S PEOPLE WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS DO ...read more
Scripture: Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6
To explore God's design for marriage and family, emphasizing the importance of honoring God with our bodies and the consequences of sexual immorality.
Good morning, beloved. Pastor Garrett Kell says that “Before a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance will be easy. After a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance is impossible.” Opening Scripture reading: Today, we find ourselves diving into 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 that reads, "Flee from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Topics: Marriage, Family Life
On tonight, we shall look at Some Reasons for Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions. Our Target Text offers FOUR REVOLUTIONARY REASONS FOR Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions.
On this morning, we focused on the truth that the Roots of Idolatry are Deeply Implanted In Our Nature. We receive this tendency from Our Father’s Side of the Family, Adam, the Old Man with his deeds. So much so, that we discovered that Each Family Worships an Idol god. And then we looked at the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35
Denomination: Baptist
The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.
Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5
If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?
Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3
Denomination: Methodist
The Bible provides practical and effective help increase the value of our family relationships.
INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:13
Tips on how to become praying people.
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Acts 7:27, Acts 4:23
Is Your Family a Fortress or a Facade? Strong families have these 5 things in common... [COMMITMENT, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNION, COPING SKILLS, CONSECRATION]
Is Your Family a Fortress or a Façade? Josh. 24:15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 24:15
This is the 3rd Message in a series called "Your Family Mattes." This message deals with the importance of the time we give our families.
“yourtimematters!” Psalm 90:1-12 (Message # 3) The issue before us today is time. Not only does your family matter, but your time with your family also matters! We are a people who live by the clock because time is very important to all of us (stop looking at your watches I just got started!). ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12
Let’s make a couple of Suggestions that may allow for greater success in reaching your family for Christ.
A. This past week, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with my mother-in-law and my wife’s mother-in-law. Now I have a great mother-in-law, but I would have to say my wife’s mother-in-law is Supreme. (welcome Mom, Happy Anniversary). B. Mother-in-law Joke: While on vacation to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:29-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.
THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 1:1-18
The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!
3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
· Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences
The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18
· Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future
The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13
God wants us to love what He loves and that’s the church
“YOU WERE FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY” Sunday, May 9, 2004 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE - week 3 We welcome you back to 40 Days of Purpose. This is the third week of our series spanning 40 days from April 25 to June 6. We are asking, and seeking the answer to, the question “What on earth am I here for?” We ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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