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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
Why is it, that no one wants to read the directions, or the owners manual, or the loan document papers, or most anything? I mean after all, isnt the main purpose of those types of things, to get you familiar with....
Do I Have Too, Read The Instruction Manual? Many a time, someone has tried to put something together and muttered those exact words. Its generally a man thing, after all we have been doing things around the house forever and a day. I think every man has a little bit of a Macgyver ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What is your favorite picture of Jesus? Most artists have portrayed Jesus as kind and gentle, or as God’s suffering servant. In the Gospel Lesson for today we have an example of a time when Jesus’ face most certainly didn’t look the way artists most often picture him.
What is your favorite picture of Jesus? If you were to close your eyes and bring to mind your best loved drawing or painting of Jesus, which one would it be? Perhaps you would recall one the many images showing Jesus as the Good Shepherd. That has been a favorite among Christians for ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:20-32
Denomination: Lutheran
Emphasize the importance of sincere love, mutual respect, and being a blessing to others.
Good morning, Church family! It's a joy to be with you all this beautiful day, to delve into the Word of God and explore the extraordinary teachings of the Apostle Paul. Today, we will be focusing on Romans 12:9-21, a powerful passage that underscores the importance of genuine love, mutual respect, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Topics: Love, Genuine Love
To God, if one commits sin, then the whole others in the community are also responsible. If one of our members committed sin, then all the church members are also responsible.
We just read chapter 7, but Chapter 6 describes one of the most amazing battles the Israelites experienced. Jericho was a fortified city with a wall around it. What Israelites did was simple. Obeying God’s command, they marched silently around Jericho once each day for six days, then on the ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-13
Denomination: Baptist
In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.
A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
From a simple look at the two thieves hanging with Jesus, we find that there are really only two choices to make about Jesus.
INTRODUCTION Last week I said that from Genesis to Revelation there has only ever been one plan of salvation, “for by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”(1) Today we look back at the cross by faith and put ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
The Christian is called to respond to the world's increasing contempt, animosity and persecution not in kind, but in love, as Jesus taught and as Jesus did.
Remembering is a far richer reality for us than it is for the world. Coming together this Good Friday evening to remember Jesus’ act of supreme sacrifice, offered out of intense love for us, is more than just bringing it back to mind: here in the presence of our God, where we encounter the ...read more
Denomination: *other
Many people make the mistake of reading what the Bible says in Exodus 20:13, “You shall not kill,” and then seek to apply this command to war.
Fight We Must Revelation 12:7-17 Message: It’s not easy to explain why we have war in our world or to explain what the Bible says about war. In my study of this issue I found this explanation helpful from “gotquestions.org.” “Many people make the mistake of reading what ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:9, Ezekiel 33:11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Learn how Fathers and Mothers can apply two biblical principles to foster worry-free living for mothers
Happy Mother’s Day, Mothers and Grandmothers! On Friday night, one of the men at the English Fellowship made this comment: "If I have to give birth, I would rather be a monk." Mothers, you need to know that’s not just one man’s opinion, but I suspect if we were to ask for a show of hands, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Matthew 6:25-34
Children need to be instructed on their resposibilities within the family. This message is designed to help both parents and children to know how children should interact with parents.
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Responsibilities of Children Ephesians 6:1-3 & Colossians 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. 1. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 2. If we were to continue to read through the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Deuteronomy 1:7
God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.
Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.
When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 2:30, Luke 1:77-79 (view more) (view less)
10 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...
A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-X—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lost Loot A little boy came home with a $10 bill he claimed to have innocently found. “Are you sure it was lost?” asked his mother. “”Oh yes Ma’am, I’m sure,’ said the boy. “I saw a man ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40
God desires to restore our wholeness…including our inner life….. emotional wholeness.
Taking Responsibility for Our Lives Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 11, 2012 Intro We are continuing in our series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality….focused on restoring some healthy understanding to our spiritual formation… that can lead to emotional ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:18
Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-13
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance