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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 looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.
This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.
Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The events and meaning of Good Friday.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus knew what would happen to Him. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world” (John 13:1). a. He knew His suffering. “Let ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:39
Denomination: Baptist
Reasons why Good Friday is important and to be honored.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Good Friday is good because of salvation. It is the crossroads of eternity. 2. The cross was not an accident; nothing happened that didn’t fulfill the plan of God. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 3. The last words of a person before they die ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:34
Good Friday is Good News, especially if we are experiencing something of the pain and anguish of Good Friday ourselves. God knows and God cares - God has been there Himself, in Jesus.
I received an email from a friend this week which reminded me of something which a 3 year old boy is alleged to have said. It seems that the little boy was convinced that God’s first name was Harold and that God spent most of his time painting and modelling and drawing; because he began the Lord’s ...read more
Scripture: John 19:1-6
Denomination: Anglican
Wisdom is justified of her children (Matthew 11:19)
First Corinthians chapter 12 contains words that summarize the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some of those gifts are common gifts and others are relatively rare. Now there are various sciences that coalesce with each other and cannot easily be understood in isolation from one ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6, Matthew 11:19
How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?
Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6
This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.
10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16
In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.
Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:29
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
let’s pray for the conversion and healing of all those who hate us, even those who are killing our loved ones in the Middle East and Africa and elsewhere.
Under the Old Covenant, or Old Testament, established by God with Moses and the people in the desert, there were a series of rituals focused on forgiveness and purification. The Letter to the Hebrews follows the tradition that these rituals have been perfected in Our Lord’s perfect sacrifice, which ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15
Denomination: Catholic
Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.
In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:26, Acts 13:6-10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Part of this sermon is adapted from a sermon entitled "Good Friday" by Greg Smee on Sermon Central.
Why is Good Friday Good? Luke 22:66 (KJV) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,… Our focus of this day should be on the crucifixion of our Lord. So why "Good" Friday? Why not ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:66, Isaiah 53:1-10, Revelation 1:7
Denomination: Church Of God
This sermon explores the profound truths in Hebrews 10:16-25, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, and our purpose in His completion.
Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the Spirit of God and the fellowship of believers. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of an awe-inspiring vista, a panoramic view of God's magnificent plan, as we turn our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25
Topics: No Sacrifice
What part do good works play in the Christian life? We're not saved by them (thank the Lord), but is it important to do them? And what qualifies as good works anyway?
Opening Illustration: giving to charities (Salvation Army) during Christmas season Notice in this passage that everything mentioned is God’s doing, except the very last phrase. We are to be zealous of good works. Zealous (Gr. zelotes)—most eagerly desirous of a thing As we look at this survey ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:11-14
This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose
The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational