Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Just step aside, and allow God to take over. Let go and let God! Give up your gloom and doom, and put your future in God's hands. That worry that creases your brow and reminds you continually just how horrible your situation is can be turned into a smile.
Opening illustration: Consider this scenario, the building all around you is burning. You are too far up to jump, because landing on the ground would surely kill you. The flames and smoke have forced you out of the window and onto the ledge. You are hanging onto the ledge to avoid the flames and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God of Wonders, Pt. 3
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was finally seized by the Nazi raiders? Indiana Jones struggled in vain to free himself and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:18-23
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.
Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:5-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.
Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Denomination: Baptist
We say we have faith but do our actions prove it?
The results of faith: A changed life James 2:14-26 It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. This morning as we consider this passage we are challenged to take a look at our faith. Do you have ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
We can have hope as we face challenges because Jesus is with us.
Big Faith when you have Big Problems Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:62
Topics: Work, Never Stops
Whether Jew or Gentile, everyone comes under the category of "sinner."
3:9 “What then? Are we better than they?” Therefore, what? I’ve just shown you that, in spite of their sin, God chose Israel and gave them a very specific advantage, namely the words of God Himself! What have I proved? That we are better? Please note that the words for “than they” are not in the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:9-18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 The Canaanite woman and healing her daughter
13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Matthew 15:21-28 "Faith and Love" "And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Only by grace through faith in Christ can we be saved.
BIG IDEA: Only by grace through FAITH can we be saved. “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). REVIEW: I need to be saved because I was born a SINNER and sin’s ultimate consequence ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
All of us know we need to have faith - but many of us have faith in the wrong thing. In this study Jesus reveals who He really is, and challenges us to trust in Him, not trust in faith.
A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school. Walking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-27
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
It explores the themes of courage, faith, and trust in God during difficult times, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas.
Introduction Hi everyone, let's imagine this situation: I work at the VA, right? And I stumble upon something upsetting. I discovered that some of the bosses in our Community Living Centers, where we promise to look after our veterans, aren't doing the right thing. Now, ...read more
David provides expert testimony concerning the faithfulness of God. Through everything David faced, whether good or bad, God had never forsaken him.
NEVER HAVE I SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN Ps. 37:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. How many of you know that there are times God has to get your attention? 2. A man was bragging about how smart his donkey was to his friend. “My donkey’s so smart when I say ‘Stand on your hind ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 37:25
Faith without works is dead. How often have I heard that sitting in the pews. James talks about meeting peoples needs as a way of showing faith. I want to take that a step further.
James 2:14-26 what good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (15) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. (16) If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more
Having faith in a faithless environment is a real challenge to the Christian. How did the Lord able to heal the paralytic through the faith of his friends. Lets see the odds and obstacles they face and discover the way they overcome.
The faith of the friends of the Paralytic Mt 9:1-8 Luke 5:17-26 Having faith in a faithless environment is a real challenge to the Christian. How did the Lord able to heal the paralytic through the faith of his friends. Lets see the odds and obstacles they face and discover the way they ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8
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