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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
Christmas is the Devil’s tool to modernize idolatry. He competes with God for our worship. We must know if God is pleased with our celebration of this holiday.
The Reason for the Season It’s finally here, the holiday season. Outside of the Super Bowl, it is the biggest commercialized event of the year. The world is a wild jungle of individuals on a shopping frenzy. The Nativity scenes enlightens landscapes across the map, lights bedeck the borders of ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-6
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
This is message 26 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. We continue the discussion of a life pleasing to the Lord.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Question to ask about my lifestyle. “Will it actually benefit me or others?” 6:12a “Will it control me or become additive?” 6:12b “Will it violate God’s design?” 6:13-20 “Will it distract me from full devotion to ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 24:4-9
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).
HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
We naturally want to be in control of our lives and focus on taking care of ourselves first. But Jesus set the example of being a servant.
If you were to ask me what my favorite TV show is right now, I think I would have to answer “West Wing.” I’m really enjoying the opportunity to see something of the inner workings of the white house and how policies come together. Today’s text, the story of the birth of Jesus, leaves me thinking ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 23:11
Part 3 in a series through 1 John
Please Show Your Love… Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Introduction I remember growing up watching “Varity” shows. Variety shows were the entertainment of the time. Shows like Ed Sullivan, Redd Skelton, Flipp Wilson Sonny and Cher and many others. Variety shows had a wide range of performers, entertainers, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11
How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?
More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Why was Jesus so hard on Martha and not Mary?
Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is the Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Luke 10:38-42 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 10, 2008 Today marks week 3 in this sermon ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
A practical & spiritual look at the footwashing service with Jesus.
"Between the Toes Too Please" John 13:1-17 Pastor Dave Campbell If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11
Denomination: Apostolic
Have you searched for opportunities to care for a soul or two or is it all about you?
Please Care For My Soul! Psa 142:4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. This is a sad note. The Psalm was written while David was hiding from Saul in a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 142:4, Galatians 6:1-5, Galatians 6:9-10
Note the conditions of behavior that we must meet in order to find our Heavenly Father’s approval.
HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER © By 6-2003 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 5:44—6:4 I am amazed at how many people want desperately to please their fathers. So many people would love to hear their fathers tell them that he is proud of them and their accomplishments. They desperately want his ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
When we we are lost or confused on our life’s journey, we can check the MAPS to find our way back to the straight and narrow path.
“Honey, Please Follow the Map!” John 11:25-26 Ladies, do these words sound familiar? Have you ever been traveling and you’ve lost your way, and the only solution was to consult the map? Well, we are like this in our spiritual lives aren’t we? We know where we want to go, but somewhere ...read more
Scripture: John 11:25-26
We will look at our giving as worship to God and what it shows about our love and faith towards others.
I. Introduction Today we are continuing our series on pleasing our King in our worship of Him as His spiritual priesthood. We will continue to build on the foundation that we have laid on the authority of our King and the spiritual nature of our worship as priests to God. Today we will be looking ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.
Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God is a perfect God and He is perfect in His ways and in what He does, and consequently requires perfection from us because we were created in His image.
THE GOD OF PERFECTION STUDY TEXT: 2Sam. 22:31-33 2 Samuel 22:31-33 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. 32 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? 33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:31-33
Encourages believers to live in faith, understand obedience, and strive to please God in all circumstances, guided by His word and the Holy Spirit.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. It's a joy to be here with you today. We stand on the edge of a new day, ready to step into the light of God's word. We are here, not by chance, but by the grace and love of our Lord. Our passage today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:9. It says, "So we make it our ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9
Topics: Obedience
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