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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
It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.
“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11
Denomination: Catholic
A look into Matthew Chapter 23 Verses 1 through 12
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect upon a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 23, verses 1-12. This text reminds us of the profound lessons that Jesus imparts to us regarding humility, true greatness, and the nature of leadership within the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon emphasizes honoring spiritual leaders, expressing gratitude for their service, and fostering unity and peace within the Christian community.
Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus, united in spirit and truth, to ponder the profound message of Colossians 3:15-17. As we set our hearts and minds on the words of the Apostle Paul, we are reminded of our shared purpose, our collective ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17
Topics: Pastor Appreciation
I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.
Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God can use every situation for his good.
- On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Saul’s conversion was a time of transition for him. It was a time of seeing Jesus and becoming like Him. We can take advantage of our transitions too ...
A new beginning Acts 9:1-22 When Jesus enters our lives, everything changes. Just ask Saul of Tarsus. He did such a complete turnaround that he was completely unrecognizable and baffling to everyone who knew him. Nether his old friends nor his old enemies could quite take in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22
Denomination: Mennonite
A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about repentance
20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Lectionary 26 Matthew 21:23-32 What do you think? 23* ¶ And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Denomination: Lutheran
Joshua’s words to a new generation apply to each one of us who desires to be the kind of leader God wants us to be.
"Passing the Torch of Spiritual Leadership" Joshua 23:1-11 Commencement Address Dr. Rick Bartosik International College and Graduate School May 15, 1999 INTRODUCTION: President Harvey Ching, members of the board, fellow faculty members and staff, alumni, families, friends and graduates of the ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think
Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:1-11
It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.
Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon on leadership (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 277- 287)
HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them. Do you have a role model? "What's a role model?" you might be asking? Well, a role model is a person that you respect, admire, and want to be like in some way. It might be a famous person such as a great athlete or a ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:2-8
Needless to say, that well-meaning expression of “Money Cometh” was not the words Jesus, the Christ would have chosen to say.
JESUS SAID 'GO YE THEREFORE INTO THE WORLD.' NOT 'SIT YOU ON THE CHURCH PEW AND FOREVER STARE.' In our capitalist society, a person travels the halls of the elementary, middle, and high school system for 12 years on a designed course to graduate into the world as a potentially productive citizen. ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13
Denomination: *other
God's grace is unmerited and undederved favor with God. We ought to live our lives as not only physically alive but spiritually alive also.
God’s amazing Grace Part one Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning we start a 2 week sermon on grace. God’s amazing grace and what benefits it means to each of us. Commercials are designed to create a picture of need and a picture of want. Words like “revolutionize ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Denomination: Nazarene
Shema
THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
1. His Conversion- Salvation experience 2.
1. His Conversion- Salvation experience 2. His Call- into ministry 3. His College- School and graduation 4. His Churches- List where he has faithfully served 5. His Christian wife- Tell of there marriage 6. His Children- Those who still remain here 7. His Coranation- When he went home to be with ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-44
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