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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
Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?
This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Despite our differences, gratitude can bring us together and foster unity.
You know, I was reading this survey from last year that said a lot of people who supported Trump or Biden didn't have any close friends who supported the other guy. Kinda crazy, right? We tend to hang out with people who think the same way we do, and that can sometimes make us forget about what we ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24
Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, Emotional Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships
God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.
Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Denomination: Lutheran
The many mysteries of Old Testament prophecies come together pointing to Jesus as Messiah.
Sermon: "Mystery Hidden for Ages Past" 2 Sam. 7:1-11,16; Ro. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 + + + Listen again to these fascinating words inspired upon the lips of the Apostle Paul by the omniscient Holy Spirit: 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Matthew 1:18-23
Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)
The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Mark 7:8-13
Denomination: Holiness
We must agree that the "habit" of not meeting together is counter-productive to making disciples.
Breaking the "Habit" of Isolationism Pastor Jim Luthy In the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing, both here and in our TLC Groups, the value of living in community. You might recall that we talked about the "Paradox of Community," where we hunger for intimacy yet we fear intimacy. Then we ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1.
THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1. The Strong are Obligated to Encourage the Weak (:1-5a) a. How can we encourage the weak? 1) by bearing with their failings (:1a) 2) by preferring them (not living for self) (:1-2) 3) by building up our neighbor 4) ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Is fellowship more than eating dounuts together? It is an important part of the mission of the church
INTRODUCTION Last week we talked about the reason for having a purpose. The Church needs to define its purpose; this must start from God’s word. The first Purpose of the church that I we looked at last week was Worship. Last week I said that I believe that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.
We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:3-5
Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.
Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Denomination: Baptist
A call for the Church universal (individuals and institutions)to be united together "on the Lord’s side"
There once were a baker and a farmer who entered into a business agreement. The baker would purchase the farmer’s butter while the farmer purchased the baker’s bread. The agreement seemed like a match made in heaven. Day in and day out butter and bread would exchange hands. But all was not as ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Through the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper, God comes to us that we may come together.
Going on a field trip is something that every elementary student looks forward to. Teachers use field trips to make more tangible the lessons they want to teach. For example instead of just lecturing students about forests, a teacher will take students to a forest where they can smell the pine ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:27
How do we live in harmony? The secret is in the Lord’s Prayer, the beautiful prayer of the end-times that we recite in one voice every time we gather for Liturgy.
2nd Sunday of Advent With this great reading about John the Baptist from Matthew’s Gospel, you probably expect me to sermonize on repenting of sin as a preparation for Christmas. You might anticipate an exhortation to examine your consciences, identify those actions and attitudes that estrange ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12
Denomination: Catholic
4 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...
Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-IV--A—1Corinthians 1:4-5(:1-9) ATTENTION: WILD VINES—At the pastor’s house we are in the midst of a battle with Wild Grape vines & Carolina Jessamine vines. They are so prolific that they especially ‘wreak havoc’ on tree seedlings, pulling the young trees to the ground ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.
Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more
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