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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
To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.
(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.
Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Part 2 of series Getting a grip on my Finances focuses on how to avoid a financial crash.
(powerpoint available) SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 A recent poll revealed that only 26% of the people surveyed are satisfied with their finances. That means 74% of the people are not satisfied with their finances. It seems that no matter how much you make it’s never enough. Gallup released a poll recently ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 16:11
Denomination: Methodist
Fear stops faith from working. When fear grips your heart, faith faints.
Fear and Faith Matt 14:27…But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It’s all right," he said. "I am here! Don’t be afraid." NLT Review: Last week we dealt with the story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. The challenge was for all of us to take a step of faith. 1. Faith Recognizes God’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:27
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This message is intended to help us get a grip on our materialistic tendencies and live for the glory of God.
SUBDUING THE MATERIALIST MONSTER INSIDE US 1 Timothy 6:6-11 & 17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Oh how we love things! 1. The newest and brightest – I can’t wait! a. The I-phone I got to have it. b. The new I-pad coming out, it is a must. c. Nintendo 3DS, Oh ya! 2. Not a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11
Denomination: Baptist
How does sin get a grip on David? How can we avoid its grasp?
2 Samuel 11-12 Psalm 51 David and Bathsheba Up to this point we have been looking at David as a model for our own lives. He is the man who is “after God’s own heart.” Those of you who know the story of David know that this story was coming and you would remind me that we shouldn’t always see ...read more
Denomination: *other
Sin has a way of gripping our lives in such a fashion that we may not know it until it is too late...
The Critical Hold of Sin May 16, 1999 Judg 14:1-3 1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get ...read more
Scripture: Judges 14:1-3
Denomination: Pentecostal
Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.
Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Maturely coming to grips with suffering requires moving from the "Why" level to a level of understanding the realities of suffering.
CONFRONTING SUFFERING Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10, And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Denomination: Church Of God
Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.
(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8
We all fail, but most of us struggle to come to grips with our failure - God’s Word provides instruction.
Please Note: To the degree I may positively contribute at all is a reflection of the degree to which I have been open to and willing to learn from the Holy Spirit, in God’s Word and through other servants of His. All of my messages are directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.
Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Denomination: Christian Church
In the firm grip of the Father and the Son, held tightly in the grasp of the Triune God – this is our ‘safe place.’
Riverside Cemetery Wichita Falls, Texas March 3, 2012 Witness to the Resurrection Marschal Wilson (Bob) Massey (October 23, 1918-March 2, 2012) THE SAFE PLACE Isaac Butterworth John 10:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the ...read more
Scripture: John 10:22-23
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
It is crucial to keep a firm grip on the gospel of Jesus Christ, less we be drawn away by the enticements of the environment around us.
Are You Paying Attention! How many times have we heard that in our lives, growing up! Well this morning follow along with me in Hebrews 2:1-4 as the writer of Hebrews says to us Are You Paying Attention. It is crucial to keep a firm grip on the gospel of Jesus Christ, less we be drawn away by ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4
God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!
A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:10-14
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