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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
Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that doesn’t get enough attention. We make a pretty big deal over Christmas and Easter but what about the ascension? We shouldn't overlook it because without the ascension the work of Jesus would not be complete.
THE ASCENSION INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that probably doesn’t get enough attention. With Christmas and Easter we make a pretty big deal over his birth and his death and resurrection, but what about the ascension? We might think the ascension is not all ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH WHICH GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US.
THE GOD MOMENT OF REVEALED TRUTH ACTS 1:1-13 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TRUTH IS REVEALED TO PEOPLE IT’S FASCINATING. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED WHERE WE NEVER WOULD DREAM POSSIBLE. CONNECTIONS THAT WE WOULD THINK TO BE INCONCEIVABLE ACTUALLY BECOME A REALITY. WHEN GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US, IT ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
Tithe
DAYLIGHT ROBBERY ((MALACHI 3:6-12) Three Christians were asked how they tithed. The first replied, “Ten percent of my earnings right off the top and sometimes I give an offering of more.” The second said, “I take what I need and give the rest to the church.” Then the last ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Moving from boredom to amazement
- Are you ever bored with God? - Why do you think that way? - What things are kids amazed about? - That bring them shear delight Kids are amazed at cotton candy, rides that go round & round, blowing soap bubbles - Amazement brings excitement - How is it that we are bored with life? - God has ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:11
First in an eight part series on the attributes of God.
Actual warning labels from products • Sign on the side of a massage chair: "Do not use massage chair without clothing." • "Do not use snow blower on the roof." • "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." • A warning on an electric router made for carpenters: "This product not intended for ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:25
Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.
Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
The Trumpet Judgments
“The Tribulation” Part Two Soap Opera Revelation 8:1-5 We are told that after the opening of the seventh seal for half an hour there will be silence in Heaven. What does this silence stand for? Some have suggested there will be no women in Heaven but I wouldn’t dare ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5
The Apostle Paul teaches us what a transformed life, how to have it and what it looks like.
THE TRANSFORMED LIFE Acts 9 True saving faith is not faith in the facts but faith in a person, Jesus Christ. And it is not mental ascent or agreement. ... "it is a firm conviction that leads to conduct". Where there is no accompanying conduct... it is just head belief. True belief causes a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:19-21
If you window shop, it will be harder to resist an offer you should refuse.
Mat 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 8 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. In this case, grace is more strict than the Law. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Romans 8:12-13, Romans 8:2, Romans 7:7-25
Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.
I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26
In John 3:1-2, the apostle tells his readers that the world doesn’t know them, and therefore they won’t recognize the God they believe in. Based upon this, we as the body of Christ need to realize and not be suprised that when we share the gospel, it is o
The Problem At Hand- The Challenge of the Great Commission Great Commission- We are all familiar with the great commission given by Jesus of Nazareth in the gospel of Matthew before his ascension. It is to go into the world to proclaim and circulate the good news, baptizing the new believers into ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To make a vow or a promise is serious business not to be taken lightly...
Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Laus Deo Ministries Int. 29 Sep , 2014 Title: The Vow Intro: An eleventh century German king, Henry III, grew tired of ruling. He applied to a monastery to spend the rest of his life in quiet contemplation. The prior asked if he, a king, could live out a vow of ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21-23
Jesus is the door to salvation, inviting us to step through and experience God's goodness and peace. To enter, we must have faith in Him and trust Him with our lives.
So, what's Jesus saying here? He's basically saying He's like a VIP pass. You know, like those special tickets you get at concerts or theme parks that let you skip the lines and get the best seats? Jesus is saying He's our VIP pass to God. Imagine you're at a concert, but you're stuck outside ...read more
Scripture: John 10:9
Topics: Salvation, Jesus' Teachings, Divine Door, Spiritual Pathways
Paul asks the Corinthians if they want him to come to them in love, or with the rod.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Sometimes in our zeal to clean up our own lives or the lives of others, we unfortunately use “killer soaps”—condemnation, criticism, nagging, fits of temper. We think we’re doing right, but our harsh, self-righteous treatment is more than they can bear. - (Source ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that.
Preach this: The difference between the Tithe and an Offering? Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that. Scripture Texts: Malachi 3:6-18 6“I the LORD do not change. ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18
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