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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
Our lot in life depends upon who or what we depend upon to guide our living.
Because - Luke 6: 27 - 38 Intro: If you believe you are blessed, raise your hand. The scripture lesson for today is known as THE BEATITUDES. They are called that because of one word in Greek, µa?????? / makarios. This word has many translations: blessed / to be fully satisfied / supremely ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
With the dramatic departure of Elijah, his servant Elisha calmly took up the mantle. The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in ministry.
THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is only cursorily mentioned (2 Kings 2:1), but rather the matter of succession. Nicely poised between the end of the reign of one king (2 Kings 1:17-18), and the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
“The life I now live . . . .” Galatians 2:20 Are you enjoying life or enduring life? Are you living or just existing?
1. The Secret to Living - In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul shared the secret to living. He described how his new life in Christ was a direct result of what happened to him on the Cross. The cross changed everything for Paul. He was not the same anymore! What Paul described about the cross is ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Exodus 3:14
Raising children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord is crucial for several reasons
As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). This means intentionally teaching and training them in the ways of God, so they can develop a strong faith and a lifelong relationship with ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:19, Ephesians 6:4
Our faith rests on the settled issues. “I am sure” and “I am certain”.
Church in the City – Chapter 12, Part 2 The Giver of Gifts November 3, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 NIV “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10, John 14:11-14 (view more) (view less)
Only cowards sidestep and evade responsibility, give 1000 excuses but the challenge is to accept responsibility and complete it.
Passing the buck Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” When the uproar was high and eerie, Pilate the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:24
Denomination: Pentecostal
What is the Rapture?
Jesus is coming back. He's going to be coming back twice. First, He'll be returning in an event called the Rapture and 7 years later in The Second Coming. There are people out there who say the Rapture isn't biblical because the word Rapture isn't in the Bible. The event however is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13
The Bible consistently highlights the importance of aligning one's actions with their beliefs, showcasing the transformative power of faith in the lives of believers.
In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus warns against false prophets, emphasizing that true followers of God can be identified by their fruits, or actions. This teaching underscores a fundamental principle in Christianity: genuine faith is demonstrated through tangible deeds, not merely verbal professions. The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, John 13:34-35
Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence
SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 1 Bear in mind that it is not possible for you to please everyone. If you try to please everybody you will end up pleasing nobody, so it is important that you boldly prioritize people. Imagine that you are a mother of two twin boys who are 2 years old. Both are about to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:8-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12
The end time is near. It is as close as your last breath. The day you die is the end of time for you. Jesus is coming back soon. It is sooner than people think.
TEXT: Revelation 3:3 "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." TIME IS RUNNING OUT The last book of the Holy Bible is a book of mysteries to many people as it is ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:3, Romans 13:11
Philippians Exposition
Philippians 2 Point - Your life will be defined by who you live for. Philippians 2:1-4 We all have agendas… When we realize God is ultimately in control and our lives are in His trustworthy hands, we can stop pushing our agenda. Instead of having a selfish, self-centered to-do list, we release ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4
notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com
The Gerasene Demoniac 5 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard
The sermon introduces the series and stresses the importance of protecting the unity of the church that Christ died to give us.
Somerset Membership Covenant I Will Save the Unity of Our Church Ephesians 4:3 January 4, 2004 Intro: A. [illustration] A visitor to a mental hospital was astonished to note that there were only three guards watching over a hundred dangerous inmates. He asked his guide, “Don’t you fear that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3
Could a STAPH infection actually be a good thing? It can when it is a spiritual STAPH infection!
OUTBREAK! TEXT: LUKE 8:43-48 Opening: There are certain words and terms that can strike fear into all of mankind: “The Plague” is one such term. Others words like “epidemic” and even the word “Outbreak” creates panic. Down through the sands of times, these ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:43-48
Denomination: Baptist
Ministries and churches don’t go far without faithful workers. Paul devotes 16 verses to ordinary christians who made ministry happen.
ROMANS 16: 1-16 GREETINGS AND LOVE EXPRESSED The capital city of Rome was a magnet that drew people from all over the empire. In addition Paul’s travels to many of the major population centers—Jerusalem, Syrian Antioch, Philippi, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus—brought him into contact with the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:1-16
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