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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
The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably
This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
Paul was a good example. Paul said in 1st Cor. 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." How did Paul set a good example?
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part two) In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Recap: Jesus was a good example of humility and service. When he washed the disciples' ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 11:1 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus Christ is the great Liberator of His people. Come and see how He sets captives free.
John 8. Zanzibar is an old city in East Africa. It is the home of the Swahili Institute, the official guardians of the Swahili language. But, for nearly 300 years it was the home of one of East Africa’s largest slave markets. But, something happened in Zanzibar. About 150 years ago a man walked ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-32
Denomination: Independent/Bible
David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement
SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26
Denomination: Church Of God
It is said that to “Reach for the Sky” is to set very high goals or aspirations to attain the very best in life.
Brandon Royal, a Western provinces-born educational author once remarked: “The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 confirms: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” It is said that ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4
Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."
Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How do we become Holy? The Hebrew word translated Holy is Qodesh it means a sacred place or object set apart consecrated and dedicated to God. Beloved there is a vast difference between Holy and Purity.
For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:10-25, and Mark 13:1-8 When Satan,..... tempted the woman in the garden, it was not with great theological points of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-16, Hebrews 10:10-25
Denomination: Anglican
Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study
Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:16
A message on the gift of freedom we have recieved from the Lord and the importance of giving that same freedom to others.
20, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Free, Free, Set Them Free Introduction: The Iranian conjoined twins illustrate beautifully how precious freedom is. Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is the ultimate gift God has given us. Freedom is the ultimate gift we can give to each other. ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17
Denomination: Mennonite
5 Godly goals for a New Year
NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 1—My Personal Mission Philippians 3:10-20 Sunday, January 4, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Cowboy wisdom for a new year: • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There’s two theories to arguin’ with a woman. Neither one works. • If you find yourself in a hole, the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-20
Denomination: Wesleyan
How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14
God appears to Abraham & says, "I want you to take your son & offer him as a sacrifice on the mountain that I will show you." I can’t begin to imagine how Abraham felt inside when God asked him to do that.
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14
The Gospel is a message of freedom... It is a message of good news for the poor; freedom for the prisoners; sight for the blind and of release for the oppressed. And it is a message that is still needed today...because far too many are still not free
"When The Son Sets You Free" INTRODUCTION In the movie Brave Heart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was Wallace. It was a great movie - very graphic in the battle scenes but it really gave you a feel of what battles were like back in those days. Wallace was ...read more
Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-38, John 8:31-36
God defines our true identity, calling us chosen and purposeful, empowering us to live distinctly and shine His light in a world of confusion.
Good morning, friends. Settle your hearts for a moment and breathe this in: God knows your name, sees your needs, and has spoken a word over your life that outlasts every label the world tries to stick on you. When life feels loud and your identity feels blurry, Peter hands us a clear, bright ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9
Topics: Called Out, Set Apart
Not Resolutions for a new year but Goals to doing better.
Resolutions… 2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have mentioned to you in the past that I am not much for New Years resolutions. Maybe it is because I have a history of not keeping them. For me a resolution is ether too easy to too hard. I could make a resolution to not start smoking…pretty easy for me. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9
Denomination: Congregational
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