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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
A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.
THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life
life verse| Give Me Jesus A few years back I was volunteering at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire called Soulfest. I had been a couple of times before but that had been when I was in high school. Now I was living in an apartment, working a part time job and going to school full time. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus tells three stories to prove how much lost people matter to God.
God’s Love for the Lost Luke 15:1-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-07-2024 I Lost My Keys Again Have you ever lost something? I am better at it than most. I have lost coats, gloves, watches, sunglasses, my place in a song, and my heart to a girl named Maxine. One time ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Denomination: Baptist
Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.
Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-25
In this passage, we again see Peter obeying the Lord's command: "Feed my sheep”.
There are some things about food that we do not understand: • How you can eat a one pound box of chocolate candy and gain five pounds? • WHY is it that when we sit down to eat a big meal, we call it a "square meal" when it makes us round? Talking about food though, I heard they have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8
This sermon explores how to embody Christ-like virtues in our character, display compassion, and commit to daily devotion as guided by Colossians 3:12-17.
Good morning, dear friends. Welcome once again to our shared space of worship and reflection, a place where we gather to seek wisdom, understanding and guidance from the Word of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the divine message that awaits us in the ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Topics: Love Of Christ, Garments Of Christ
A new bride went to the grocery store to do her weekly shopping. She was a novice at this, but was delighted to be a new wife.
She did not want the store manager to know she had recently got married, because he might comment on her youth and inexperience. She said, "These eggs are awfully small." The store manager said, "Yes, I know, but that's the kind the farmer brings me. They are fresh from the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7
The prospect of affluence
Abraham Lincoln once stated: “The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep’s throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty. Plainly the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty.” ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 10:16
This sermon deals with how we are all like a sheep and understanding about wolfs and snakes and doves.
Matt.10:16 I want to share my Heart with you this morning. I want to be very complete and example very carefully this message. How sheep ought to act or behave in the mist of wolf country. Let be break it down and teach a little bit before we get into the meat of the message. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:16
Denomination: Church Of God
In America alone, there are approximately four hundred sects and cults, and most ALL of them claim to base their doctrines on the Word of God. This is IMPOSSIBLE!
These cults make you think of all these translations, paraphrases and perversions of the Word of God that are on the market today. They all claim to be the Word of God, but they differ in their translations of the scriptures. So how can they all be the Word of God? Also, we cannot possibly believe ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-8
A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.
The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6
God is the Shepherd of our soul. This message tries to understand a deeper meaning of God being a Shepherd for His own sheep, His children.
Shepherd of My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024
(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024 Intro Concluding series... Navigating New Seasons... allowing God to speak to us about navigating seasons of change in life... and particularly the transition at hand for the Westside ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:17
Defined, Responsibilities to sheep, Responsibility of the Sheep
PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-12 A. Defined 1. Pastor a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, John 10:11, Ephesians 4:11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Last time we talked about the fact of a 1000 year Messianic Kingdom right here on earth, we read many O.T. scripture pointing this out, and of coarse the Lord Jesus Christ will be the reigning King, His saints will have the wonderful privilege of reigning
Rev. #70~20:1-4 RESURRECTED SAINTS 9-11-10 Today Lord willing we’ll try and talk about some of the great truths we find here in these verses. Last time we talked about the fact of a 1000 year Messianic Kingdom right here on earth, we ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4
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