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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
True stability and rest are found by knowing God through Jesus, the Bread of Life, who anchors us when life feels uncertain and overwhelming.
Some weeks feel like riding a rickety elevator: you’re not sure what floor you’ll land on, you just hope the doors open and you can step out standing. The headlines howl, the inbox fills, the calendar crowds. You try to smile, but your soul sighs. Have you felt that lately? Have you wondered, ...read more
Scripture: John 6:46-49, Psalm 11:3
Topics: Following Christ, Firm Foundation
True faith is shown by obeying Jesus’ words, building our lives on His foundation so we stand firm through life’s storms.
Friends, some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The winds may not be rattling your windows, but they might be rattling your peace. A report you didn’t expect. A bill you can’t pay. A relationship you’re not sure will hold. Have you ever felt the floorboards of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, Psalm 11:3
How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.
Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11
Denomination: Bible Church
Jesus says plainly that He will be rejected, and so will his followers as they carry out the mission of spreading the Gospel.
The Plain Truth About Following Jesus Mark 8:31-38 RCL Year B 2nd Sunday in Lent Introduction: Following Jesus seems simple enough. Read your Bible. Support your church. Be a law-abiding citizen. Raise a family. Don’t sin. Simple enough. Or, is it? At a moment when Jesus’ experienced ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: Pentecostal
Next in series on John. Examines why it's so great to follow a Shepherd Who knows what He's Doing
John 10 (2) Pay Attention to who you follow - Read John 10:1-21 In verse 4 we read, “And His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.” His sheep follow Him. The writer John makes it clear in this Gospel, that the Shepherd in this passage is Jesus, and the sheep He is referring to are ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-21
Denomination: Baptist
As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic
THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
There are few more perplexing questions of the Bible than this: If He knew that Judas would betray Him in the end, why did Jesus choose Judas as a disciple to begin with?. And what does Jesus have to teach us by choosing someone to be his disciple, knowing full well he would betray him?
Judas the traitor. Walking with Jesus but following Satan. John 13: 21-27 Every story needs a villain and Judas Iscariot fills this role in the gospels. He is the apostle who betrayed Jesus and helps the Jewish authorities to arrest him. Judas enjoyed a privileged position among Jesus' ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:3-5
Denomination: Assembly Of God
As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us direction, feed our values, and guide our leaders as they make decisions.
HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS ACTS 3, 4, 5 #hpffj INTRODUCTION The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is “to help people find and follow Jesus.” That’s it. That is what we do and it is who we are as a church fellowship. As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:4-13, Acts 5:33-42
Jesus Changes Everything! Salvation was instant, but what does it mean to follow Jesus? How should we follow Jesus? Follow him when, where, how long? It is more than walking behind Him, it means obeying His commands and living our lives according to His Word.
Sermon: What it Means To Following Jesus Scripture Lesson: Luke 14:27-33 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:27-33, Matthew 16:24-26, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:29
Denomination: Methodist
According to the Bible, a true follower of Jesus Christ is someone who Believes in Jesus...
According to the Bible, a true follower of Jesus Christ is someone who: 1. Believes in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior (John 3:16, Acts 4:12). 2. Repents of their sins and turns away from darkness (Acts 2:38, 1 Thessalonians 1:9). 3. Lives according to God's Word and obeys His commands ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 22:37
One question we must always ask is: Who do we follow? What is it in this world that we call Lord and why does it mean more to us than Him? Paul's testimony about who Jesus is is very clear - and we can learn so much from it in order to follow Jesus closer.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 36 Following Jesus requires a Choice to be Made Acts 24:20-27 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: Bro Will did an outstanding job proclaiming the truth Paul lived by -- Using question from ...read more
Scripture: Acts 24:20-27, Matthew 6:24, Romans 6:12, Romans 14:12, Romans 13:1 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon about the purpose of the Church: Helping People Find and Follow Jesus.
HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS VARIOUS PASSAGES #HPFFJ2022 INTRODUCTION / SITUATION Before we ring in the New Year of 2022, I would like us to pause and focus on the purpose of our Church. The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” That is why we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Our story in the book of John this week shows us Jesus gathering His first followers. Do you know who they were? There were five of them. It begins with two disciples.
Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? John 1:35-51 Most of you know my story how in 1993, I sold everything, gave up my job, and went to Russia as a missionary to follow Jesus. I lived in a residential area in the southeast part of Saint Petersburg. There were around 100,000 people in this one ...read more
Scripture: John 1:35-51
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?
Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17
Denomination: Catholic
Embark on a historic journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, where Jesus redefines leadership through humility and service, inspiring us to follow His path of patience, humility, and compassion.
Imagine starting a journey that's not just a path from one place to another but a pivotal moment in history. This journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, though only 17 miles, was loaded with lessons and significance. It's a vivid picture of Jesus' leadership, not through might but through ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11