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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 sermon encourages us to maintain unwavering hope in God's promises, recognize His unseen beauty, and hold onto our expectations even in times of adversity.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We are, each one of us, like travelers on a road, not always certain of the destination, but confident in the One who guides us. It's a road that stretches out before us, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-4
Topics: Hope
Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.
Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.
Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE , FREEDOM AND LIBERTY *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 34:19
Denomination: Pentecostal
We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.
JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 5:7-11
The church ought to pray with great expectation because (1) God sees our trials, (2) God hears our prayers (3) and God will take care of our enemies.
Acts 12:5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 12:5-25, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17
Denomination: Methodist
True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.
Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sometimes our EXPECTATION of something is due to our frantic pace, we don’t notice sin creeping into the back seat of our lives, putting us at great risk. Thank God that he’s always on the lookout for us, and that at times he uses setbacks to rescue us f
Expectations: Are You Swimming or Sinking? Jonah1:1 – 4:7 OPENER: Get a roll of toilet paper (individual is better) that is pre-wrapped. Carefully undo the wrapping and tape a $10 bill inside the roll and close the packaging. Tell teens that inside the paper bag is: Something that is very useful ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.
I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Jesus doesn’t send us into this world, lost world without any resources. He doesn’t expect us to accomplish this Great Commission in our own power.
Opening illustration: When Jesus spoke these words directly to His disciples, and indirectly to us, He was giving the church her marching orders. He was telling exactly what He expected us to do in His physical absence. The disciples took the Lord’s command seriously. They went into the world and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
God wants to change our view of what a great Christmas is really about.
Life in the Fast Lane Holiday Expectations: Don’t Take That Exit! Proverbs 15:16-17 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 21, 2004 Introduction Before we get started this morning I want to take a minute to thank all of you for praying for me as I preached at this week’s state meeting. We had a good ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-17
Enoch and Noah lived with an expectancy of what is to come during the end time by the great flood. We who are awaiting the second end time need to live with the same expectancy.
Series: End Time Christians Live with an Expectancy of What is To Come Dave Hartson / End Times Biblical Instruction for End Time Living Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at two men, Enoch and Noah, who lived on the other side of the cross and before the end would ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:2-3
To be God's servants we must understand how become what He desires. The way God wants is not the way the world expects.
I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness: The Art of Servanthood (John 13:1-17) ~ Intro: 2 of the most popular TV shows have had similar things in common. The first is Extreme Home Makeover & the other from this season is Undercover Boss. Both of these show the value to helping or ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17
A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.
WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22
We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:4, Jeremiah 20:9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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