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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 is the 21st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".
Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#21] JERUSALEM- JESUS’ TEMPTATION Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We studied Jesus at 12 years old; and tonight, we are going to jump to the beginning of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 4:1-14
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus made his final entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecies and presenting himself as the Messiah. Despite the religious authorities' refusal to accept him, he proved to be the Messiah.
Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time, fulfilling the prophecies and presenting himself as the Messiah. Despite the religious authorities' rejection, he proved to be the Messiah. A. To fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, Jesus sent for a donkey. "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17
Topics: Passion Of Christ
The Holy Spirit empowered Paul to be Christ’s witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to uttermost parts of the earth
Illustration:In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes
------------------- Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 ------------------- I. Gird up mind. The race of holiness. II. One thing you learn from the study of the tabernacle is that the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes. 1. World 2. The camp of Israel. Several ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ.
HOLINESS? Thesis: Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. Text: Lev. 19:2 2 "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: `Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Lev. 20: 7,8 7 "`Consecrate ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7-8
What is holiness? What is it not? Whatever the case, the Bible calls us to live in it.
INTRO: In the times we live in there is a definite need for a body of born again believers to rise to the occasion and be the church God has called us to be. We have allowed for so much slackness in our lives that it is hard to distinguish who exactly is the church. Before we can win the world to ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 11:45, 2 Peter 1:15-16
talk about what God expects
INTRO: I remember before entering into the ministry I was going to get a degree in computers. I was taking COBOL (a business language). The proff would give you a problem to solve and you would have to write lines of code to solve the problem. On one occasion I was typing several hundred lines of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We are called to live holy lives
1 PETER 1:13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25
How do you feel to "Be Holy as I am holy" up to the task, impossible? Take heart and lets explore holiness and living like Jesus and find hope in loving like Jesus
Eyes fixed on Jesus If we are honest it is difficult to live to a set of values and ideals isn’t it. Its difficult to proclaim on a Sunday morning that we want to be like Jesus yet lose it in the office on a Monday or with the family on the way back from Church. Is it just me or do you have those ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
An invitation to holy living
Eph. 4.22-24 1. If God told you this morning that He was going to give you a lot of money, would you believe it? Would you expect it? Would you be waiting for it? Or would you tell Him, don’t bother, I like living without? 2. Or what if God told you He was going to give you a new car? Would ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24
Denomination: Holiness
An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16
September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
REMINDING BELIEVER WE ARE CALLED TO BE HOLY UNTO THE LORD. GOD EXPECTS EVERY BELIEVER TO SHOW FORTH THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR WALK WITH HIM; IN PURITY OF HEART.
Holiness is the very nature of God. It is impossible for God to sin. It is not about Him not willing to sin; but in His nature He can not sin. Prophet Habakkuk gives us an insight to the nature of the God of Heaven. In Habakkuk 1:13 "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14
Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.
Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:11
God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.
Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Continuation of 1 Thessalonians series, "Be Holy"
Be Holy 1 Thessalonians Series 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – February 20, 2011 Throughout the book of 1 Thessalonians – up to this point – we’ve seen Paul challenge the church to be strong and continue the work of the ministry of the gospel. We’ve seen Paul challenge ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
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