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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
Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.
The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Methodist
True religion is not acting good but doing good.
ACTING GOOD …OR GOOD ACTIONS? Our passage in Isaiah seems contradictory at first… the prophet is told to tell the people they are in rebellion and sin even though it says “day after day they seek God out and seem eager to know his ways”! But God says they are a nation who ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12
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
Denomination: Baptist
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
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
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
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
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
Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.
1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-41
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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 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
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
If we are to raise godly women, we need godly women to set the example, so I want us to see what God is looking for from the EBC woman. Parts of this message are from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.
“Raising Godly Women” Titus 2:1-5 Today is Mother’s Day and we are here to honor the women of EBC, and our guests. I read about a new bride who just after the honeymoon, sets the evening meal before her new husband and confesses, “I’m not a great cook, all I know how ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:1-5
What is the relationship between men and women?
Introduction We’ve come back to 1 Corinthians after a long layoff. Where did we stop? The apostle Paul was concerned with practices that amounted to idolatry. Believers were participating in the pagan temple feasts. Paul warns them that, whether or not they think of themselves as ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Mothers model values, morals, and behavior, shaping their children's character and worldview.
A mother's love is essential for her children's emotional, psychological, and spiritual development. A mother's love provides unconditional acceptance, making her children feel valued, cherished, and secure. This acceptance helps build their self-esteem and confidence. Mothers play a ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 11:29-31