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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
This sermon encourages believers to remain steadfast in service, grow through the Gospel, and persevere like Apostle Paul, thereby becoming a beacon of God's love.
Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves drawn towards a profound understanding of our faith, a faith that calls us to be steadfast in service, to grow through the grounding of the Gospel, and to follow the path of perseverance as exemplified by the Apostle ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12
Topics: Servant, First
Leadership in untested and unusual areas
First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas July 8, 2001 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “First One in the River” Leadership into untested areas. Leadership #2 A study through Joshua GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 3. TEXT: Joshua 3: 4c, “...that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith
Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:5-25
Denomination: Baptist
The first Christmas Tree was Jesus on the Cross.
2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Acts 5:30 – “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree [zulon].” Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Denomination: Pentecostal
Introduction to First Peter Expositions
Introduction to First Peter Authorship The Apostle Peter is the author of this letter, with an estimated writing date of around AD 64 – 65. Several pieces of evidence support this belief, starting with the introduction of the letter. It says, “Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ” ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the joy and transformation brought by Jesus' birth, emphasizing our dependence on God's Spirit for understanding and living out His Word. Key
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a wonderful blessing to gather together, united in our faith, and eager to immerse ourselves in the Word of God. Today, we stand on the cusp of a great revelation, ready to welcome the wisdom that God has prepared for us. We are ...read more
Topics: Joy, Start Here
The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.
The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Denomination: Apostolic
If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.
Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Denomination: Methodist
The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church
The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.
Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22
You will not win unless God is first.
Putting God First Exodus 20:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/12 A friend of mine took me to Spoon River Raceway in Canton on Tuesday. It was my first experience at the track. My ears are still ringing and I can’t get the dust out of my mouth. Since this was a new experience for me, I had a lot of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3
The seals show the suffering of the world which believers must endure, even if it means martyrdom, but they are precursors to hope.
Like other prophecy, Revelation has a layered quality. Some say it is about the Roman Empire beginning with 70 AD. Some say it is about all time since Christ. Others say it is about the last days. I say, yes it is. One interpretation does not necessarily negate another. Rather, like much ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17
Denomination: Mennonite
The Church experiences the miraculous to validate the message.
"FIRSTS” IN THE CHURCH. The Book of Acts is the record of the “first” experiences of the Church. We have studied the first Gospel sermon preached by Peter, the first invitation given, the first salvations experienced, the first baptisms, and the first commitments of the Church. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:1-26
Satan attacked the church and attacks the church often by using opposing philosophies and beliefs held by man.
The Book of Acts is the record of the “firsts” of the Church: First Sermon. First Invitation. First Salvations. First Baptisms. First Corporate Commitments. First Recorded Miracle… First Opposition ACTS 4:1-12 “What About Mother’s Day???!!!???” I ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12
The study of Prophecy begins in Genesis, not Revelation. Genesis 3:15 outlines God's plan to Redeem the world now marred by sin, and to destroy Satan, the origin of sin.
Today we will begin a series that will study Biblical prophecy from the beginning to the end. We will be starting in Genesis and concluding in Revelation, studying the most significant biblical prophecies in the order in which they were revealed in Scripture. The reason for this study this summer ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:15
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