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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 establish one must die before they can be made alive with Christ. In this lesson we will affirm that new life and salvation by grace, is acquired through the faith of Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Died with Christ 2. Alive with Christ 3. Loved by Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “Alive with Christ.” In this phrase the Apostle Paul describes his life in Christ. Notice: “I am crucified with Christ: ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:19-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.
The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18-28
The Magi
How can you tell a married man from a single man in a department store?A married man is holding a purse. Women just love to shop – Men hate to shop. Why is that? Women are gatherers. Men are hunters. Women have to look at each and every item on the rack even if there is no possibility that they ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The bad news keeps cascading from Wall Street but we, as believers, have a solid hope during this time!
How should we respond to this recession or depression? The DOW has dropped 5500 points (from 14,000 to 8500) since October 2007 (a 40% drop) - the biggest drop in history. 13 bank failures this year (including WaMu - largest in history). Other investment banks, Like Lehman brothers have dissolved. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:18-19
On New Year’s Day more than a billion people were looking to a light that was falling instead of rising and nearly all of these people were Gentiles who were looking in the wrong place for their hope and their joy.
Message: Isaiah 60:1-6 Light figures prominently in New Years and at Christmas. Maybe you stayed up on New Year’s Eve to watch the “Ball Drop” from New York City. It’s a tradition that goes back to December 31, 1907. Ever since that first “Ball Drop” people ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Are you interested in finding out the reasons, "why you should put your hope in God"?
Great Faith Hopes in God! Job 13 FCF: Why should I put my hope in God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Savior, you must hope in Him. I. God’s wisdom will not fail you! 13:1-12 Job’s disappointment in his friends’ wisdom. A. Obtain wisdom through silence (1-6). 1. Your ...read more
Scripture: Job 13:1-28
Denomination: Baptist
We can count on God to breathe hope into the air of impossible situations.
The Christmas Angels – Part 1 CCCH 12-5-99 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – It’s about this time of year that I think about watching my favorite movie again, It’s a Wonderful Life. And I picture poor George Bailey standing in the snow without a coat on that bridge in Bedford Falls thinking about ending it ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
The only way to Heaven is through Jesus.
THE SON OF GOD WE SERVE 1. He is our only source of hope. 1st Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3
Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.
The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18
Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity
Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.
Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more
Scripture: Romans 4:18-25
Looking at government, politics and elections from a Biblical perspective.
THE BEST HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE 11-2-08 1. A politician died and was met by St. Peter. Peter said, “I was told to offer you something you are very familiar with. You will be allowed to vote for where you will spend eternity; heaven or hell. You will spend a day in each place and then cast ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22
When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.
Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-23
If the patriarchs can be pointers of promise, then the words of the prophets such as Isaiah can paint pictures of hope.
Pictures of hope Text Isaiah 9: 2- 7 (NIV) Introduction Last week in our first Sunday of Advent, we looked at Noah and Abraham, two of the Patriarchs of whom the first candle of the advent wreath is said by some to signify. We looked at the promises God made to them and how those promises, in ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Denomination: Salvation Army
Throughout life our only true hope is found in the promises of God - especially in times of uncertainty.
In his epic work Paradise Lost author John Milton embraces a difficult undertaking as he attempts to explain why the Almighty, all-knowing God would create people whom he knew would ruin his perfect creation by disobeying his command. As he begins this complicated endeavor Milton gives us insight ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:49-50
Denomination: Lutheran
Questions, questions, questions! Hard times make us seek answers. Jesus is the answer! Lift up your head in hard times and look for the Son of Man.
What kinds of questions do hard times make you ask? Think of one of the hardest times in your life; what question would you like answered? Take a note card from the pew in front of you. Write out your question. Hard times can confuse us and make us ask the wrong questions or expect wrong ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:5-36
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