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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 message compares the simple beauty of grace with the futile attempt to "behave" our way to perfection.
AMAZING GRACE PLUS “WHAT A GOOD BOY AM I” (AN ORIGINAL SERMON BY ED SKIDMORE) MAY 26, 2002) TEXT: Mark 10:17 - 22 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 10:17 - 22 INTRODUCTION: Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, What a good ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.
I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3
The way to blessing is to realize the futility of raging against God and to embrace His Son instead.
Why Do the Heathen Rage? Psalm 2:1–12 NKJV Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.
Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:14
Topics: Prayer, Persistence
Introductory message for a series through Ecclesiastes
SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-3 Three guys are shipwrecked on a deserted island. They’ve been there for quite awhile. One day, a magic lamp washes up on the shore and they find it. One of them begins to rug the lamp and sure enough, out pops a genie. ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3, Ecclesiastes 1:18
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
This message came out during the pandemic when I was quarantined for three long weeks in a Hong Kong hotel. God taught me much about Himself and myself during this time that I would like to share.
I thank God to be alive to share my story with you. I believe that every life is a Miracle created by God for a special purpose. And it is only as you begin to discover this purpose will your life be truly satisfying. I thank God for bringing me to Uzbekistan to meet some of the most wonderful ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 24:14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.
Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.
You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
All in Adam die; all in Christ are made alive.
Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home Wichita Falls, Texas September 26, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Stanley Ray Kennedy (September 3, 1922 – September 23, 2011) THE KIND OF FAITH THAT BRINGS LIFE Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 (NIV) 12 …If it is preached that Christ ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
26th in the Ephesians Series dealing with living differently as a new creature.
Ephesians Series #26 “Living the New Life” Ephesians 4:20-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 4:1-16 B. Walk in Newness of life 4:17-24 Paul emphatically and authoritatively issued a prohibition to this newly created community. ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Jesus gives us the power to live and a reason to live. He gives us a life that is about something. He gives us the ride of our lives.
Ride of Your Life 1 Peter 1:17-21 01/23/05 2314 words 17 If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21
The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.
Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14
Denomination: Baptist
James is calling us to a new way of thinking in times of trials. Consider it pure joy, because the Lord is there every step of the way
TRIALS “ARE” LIFE-GIVING AND LIFE CHANGING JAMES 1:2-4 Pastor Greg Mc Donald How many here have ever seen a golf ball...or held one in your hand? Probably all of you. Well, did you know that when they first manufactured golf balls, they made them smooth. But later on it was discovered that ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-4
We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-32
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