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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 second in the holiness series of messages speaking of the importance of surrender in the life of the believer, as opposed to trying to be holy in our own efforts.
Holiness Unto the Lord Surrender Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Last week I introduced a series called, “Holiness unto the Lord” and I suggested to you that most denominations have a doctrine of holiness. And we were reminded last week that God calls us - God’s ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Denomination: Wesleyan
Effort to show that pursuit of closeness with God is the sure path to fullness of joy and can be helped by the use of the Psalms as a basis for prayer
1. Title: One Prayer Closer To God 2. Text: Psalm 16 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 3, 2005 -for the people to understand how the Psalms are prayers to be used in our prayers to God, and how this Psalm describes the close relationship we should be seeking with ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9
Denomination: Congregational
Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.
Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18
No matter how deep your love, it can grow cold. We must make every effort to keep it growing.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8
We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?
THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In our efforts to draw near to God, we have three things to overcome: myself with sinful nature; the world; the devil
“Draw Near to God” (James 4:1-10) 1/6/2019 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10, Romans 12:1-2
Jesus specifically targets, in this passage, the excuses we might use to give half-effort when being His disciple.
“Half-Way Discipl…” LUKE 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are somethings in life that we should never do half-way. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. Giving half-effort while swimming means that you drown and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Explores the importance of doing good for the right reasons, persevering in our efforts, and the impact of unwearied goodness on our lives and community.
Good morning, everyone. It's such a joy to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's word together. We're going to be focusing on a passage from Galatians today, specifically Galatians 6:9-10. But before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from A.W. Tozer, a man who had a ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10
Topics: Not Getting Tired, Doing Good
Explores the transformative power of a relationship with Christ, emphasizing that true change comes not from self-effort, but from looking to Jesus.
Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to see each and every one of your smiling faces here today, ready to share in the Word of God. Before we get started, let's just take a moment to read the Scripture we're going to be talking about today. It's from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and it says, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Topics: New Story
In Romans 3:21-25a, Paul gives us seven elements of the righteousness that God divinely imputes to those who trust in his Son. This sermon looks at the first element.
Scripture In his commentary on Romans, John MacArthur notes that centuries ago Job asked the most important question it is possible to ask: “But how can a man be in the right before God?” (Job 9:2b). That is, “How can anyone be right in the presence of God?” Job then said of God in Job ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is a message that attempts to draw our attention to the reason the Gift of Jesus is so indescribable when it comes to man’s efforts to describe Him.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Gift That Keeps On Giving” Purpose: To encourage people to develop a relationship with Jesus. Introduction: Another very appropriate Scripture for the beginning of this message is, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 9:15-17
Denomination: Pentecostal
Sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Made in His Image TEXT: Psa 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION · What is the value of a human life? · Important question – your answer to it influences your opinion about some hot topics in today’s society – physician assisted suicide, euthanasia (mercy killing), abortion · Today talk about biblical ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-16
Jesus Christ Supplying the Needs Of Humanity.
WHAT DO YOU NEED? John 6:1-13 Introduction: Today you are either in need, or will be in need in the days to come. Jesus shows us here in this passage that He is ready to meet humanities needs. As we study this passage let’s remember these 7 things about Jesus meeting our needs. 1. WHERE JESUS IS, ...read more
Scripture: John 6:1-13
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